Little Known Black History Fact – Little Known Black History Fact – September 3, 1838-The Day Frederick Douglass Escaped Slavery- and His “Free Life Began.”

by Cherie S. White | Sep 4, 2025

Never had Frederick Douglass been so nervous. The butterflies in his stomach fluttered with every bounce of the carriage over Baltimore’s cobblestone streets as he approached the Baltimore and Ohio railroad station. The enslaved man, then known by his birth name of...

HBCU Corner – HBCU Corner – HBCU Live Honors Legacy at 2025 US Open Celebration

by Cherie S. White | Sep 4, 2025

As the Grand Slam Tournament wraps up, a look back at the 2025 US Open, HBCU Live celebrated the culture, legacy and pride of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This year’s event held special significance, aligning with the US Open theme of the 75th...

Wellness Check – Get a Guaranteed Sweat With This YouTube Workout

by Cherie S. White | Sep 3, 2025

Rise and shine! It’s time to get your workout in. Grab a towel, your water bottle and a mat and sweat off the calories with this awesome YouTube workout. READ MORE

Little Known Black History Fact – September 2, 1975: Joseph W. Hatchett Was Appointed as the First Black Florida Supreme Court Justice by Governor Rubin Askew

by Cherie S. White | Sep 3, 2025

Justice Joseph Woodrow Hatchett was the 65th Justice on the Florida Supreme Court. He served from 1975-1979.After graduation from Florida A&M University in 1954, Joseph Hatchett was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army.  He entered...

HBCU Corner – Howard University Recognized by Forbes as the #1 Historically Black College or University in the Nation for the Second Consecutive Year

by Cherie S. White | Sep 3, 2025

The annual Forbes list showcases 500 colleges “that produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less student debt.” The colleges were ranked based on return on investment, average student debt levels, and outcomes for...