Wellness Check – Why You Should Eat an Apple a Day (Really Everyday)

by Cherie S. White | May 11, 2026

Apples, the go-to fruit, is not only delicious and convenient, but it’s very nutritious. Apples (along with the skin) is an excellent source of fiber, which helps with controlling weight and cholesterol.Check out all the other reasons you should eat an apple a day...

Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: May 12, 1898-The state of Louisiana Officially Disenfranchised Black Voters and Jurors

by Cherie S. White | May 11, 2026

On May 12, 1898, the State of Louisiana adopted a new constitution with numerous restrictive provisions intended to exclude African American men from civic participation. At this time in the U.S., women of all races remained barred from voting, while Black men had...

HBCU Corner – HBCU Radio Preservation Project Returns Historic Audio to Central State University

by Cherie S. White | May 11, 2026

The HBCU Radio Preservation Project (RPP) is preparing to return newly digitized historic audio to Central State University’s (CSU) radio station, WCSU 88.9.This is part of an open house celebration that is set to take place on Wednesday, May 13.A spokesperson...

Wellness Check – Yoga Pose of the Week: Child’s Pose

by Cherie S. White | May 10, 2026

If you’ve ever done yoga, then you can appreciate child’s pose. It’s usually performed at the end of a strenuous sequence or at the end to relax the mind and body. But did you know that child’s pose is also helpful in other ways? Benefits of Child’s PoseIn...

Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: May 11, 1865, the birth of William Grant Still, Jr., remembered as the “Dean of African-American Composers”

by Cherie S. White | May 10, 2026

As an infant, William Grant Still, lost his father, leading his mother, a teacher, to move from Mississippi to Little Rock, Arkansas. At nine, he gained a stepfather who nurtured the boy’s interest in music. At 15, he began violin lessons and taught himself to play...