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Wellness Check – 6 Moves to Strengthen Your Whole Body
If you’ve made getting fit your priority but your schedule is jam-packed, give this quick 20-minute workout a try.Do each move for one minute, with a 30-second rest between exercises. Shoot for 4-5 rounds.Do the workout at BlkandFit.com. READ MORE
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: Dec. 11, 1917-Black Soldiers Executed for Houston Riot
On Dec. 11, 1917, 13 African American soldiers were hanged just outside of San Antonio for alleged participation in the Houston Riot (or Mutiny) in August. The Houston Riot was started after a case of police brutality, as described by the Paris, Texas NAACP here:At...
HBCU Corner – ‘Homers for Hank’: Atlanta Braves Finishes $1 million in HBCU Baseball Projects
The Atlanta Braves and Truist Bank have announced the completion of projects for the 2025 Homers for Hankinitiative. It fulfills a $1 million commitment to support baseball and softball programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities across Braves...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: December 9, 1872-P.B.S Pinchback Became Louisiana’s First Black Governor…for 5 Weeks
As December draws to a close, the month contains an important milestone in the history of Louisiana politics. On Dec. 9th 1872 Pinckney Benton Stewart “P.B.S” Pinchback became the first African-American Governor of Louisiana. Born free to a white father and...
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