Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250 September 17, 1983, 20-Year-Old Vanessa Williams Becomes the First Black Woman to Win the Miss America Crown in the Pageant’s 63-year History.

by | Sep 17, 2025

For the competition’s first 30 years, Black women weren’t even allowed to become contestants. Less than a year later, on July 23, 1984, Williams gave up her crown after nude photos of her surfaced. The photos were reportedly shot when she worked for a photographer...

Wellness Check – Meatless Meal of the Week: Ciambotta

by | Sep 15, 2025

Ciambotta, or Italian vegetable stew, is a delicious dish that can stand up to traditional stews. With the freshness of summer vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, and fresh basil, ciambotta is full of nutrition and layers of flavor.The great thing about this...