Wellness Check – The Link Between Dental and Cardiovascular Health
Having good dental health is not just important for a great smile. Studies show that poor dental hygiene (such as gum disease or tooth loss) accounts for higher rates of cardiovascular issues such as heart attack or stroke.How Dental Health Affects Cardiovascular...
Little Known Black History Fact – Willy T. Ribbs
Racing champion Willy T. Ribbs is a rarity in the world of auto racing as very few African-Americans have been embraced as race car drivers. Despite the odds, Ribbs made history not once, but twice, on the race track.On May 19, 1991, Ribbs became the first Black race...
HBCU Corner – Knight Science Journalism Program Launches HBCU Science Journalism Fellowship
The Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT has announced a new fellowship program that will provide students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) with training, mentorship, and early-career support to report on science, health, and environmental...
Wellness Check – Healthy Oils to Eat for Longevity and Oils to Avoid
Fats and oils play a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. However, not all oils are created equal. While some offer many health benefits, others may pose risks to our cardiovascular health and overall longevity. Below are healthy options to incorporate...
Little Known Black History Fact – Ann Petry
The late Ann Petry holds the distinction of being the first Black woman writer to sell over 1 million copies of a book. Her 1946 bestseller, The Street, focused on a single mother living on 116th Street in Harlem and was inspired by her time living in the famed New...
HBCU Corner – CultureCon at Clark Atlanta Shines Light on HBCU Education and Community
Against a backdrop of vibrant greens and blues, hundreds of HBCU students clad in cropped denims, bolded letterman jackets, and trendy telfars flooded Clark Atlanta University’s campus for the inaugural CultureCon on Campus student conference. The...
Wellness Check – 5 Seated Yoga Poses
Performing seated yoga poses can not only foster relaxation throughout the body, but they can also foster alignment, massage your internal organs and relieve low back pain.Perform these 5 seated yoga poses. For added “grounding,” take these poses outside on the grassy...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black NBA Firsts
Today’s NBA features a bevy of African-American superstars as the sport has far evolved beyond its predominantly white past. During the 1950-51 season, a quartet of Black players broke the color lines, paving the way for the future of the league.Chuck Cooper...
HBCU Corner – Tennessee State Hires Coach in Big Step to Being the First HBCU to Add Ice Hockey
Tennessee State has taken its biggest step yet toward becoming the first historically Black college and university to introduce ice hockey by hiring Duanté Abercrombie as the Tigers’ head coach.President Glenda Glover and athletic director Mikki Allen announced the...
Wellness Check – 5 Journal Prompts to Spark Your Imagination
Remember when having an active imagination was frowned upon? Today, we realize just how important imagination is to the world around us. From the invention of the automobile to the creation of life-saving surgical techniques, all that we see around us started in the...