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Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth- June 19, 1865
At the stroke of midnight, January 1, 1863, all enslaved people in Confederate States were declared legally free. But not everyone in Confederate territory were immediately freed. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not...
HBCU Corner – The Pivot Headlines 2026 MEAC Football Media Day at M&T Bank Stadium on July 21
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is proud to announce that its 2026 Football Media Day will return to M&T Bank Stadium, home of the National Football League's (NFL) Baltimore Ravens, on Tuesday, July 21. This year's event will feature The Pivot, the...
Wellness Check – The 8 Best Full Body Stretches
tretching after a workout is the most important part of your workout. Skip stretching and you put yourself at higher risk for injury, tightness and cramping in the middle of the night. Taking the time to stretch releases tension from the joints and elongates the...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: June 19, 1924-the birth date of Raymond Merriwether, Prominent Washington State Architect, Real Estate Developer and Newspaper Owner
Raymond Merriwether was born in Taylor, Texas on June 19, 1924 to Colie and Annie Merriwether. After graduating from high school Merriwether attended Barber school and served a short time in the United States Navy. In 1943, Merriwether entered Howard University...
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