by Cherie S. White | Apr 14, 2026
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson trotted out to first base for the Dodgers at Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field, erasing the unofficial color line that had stood in big league baseball for nearly 60 years. By the end of the season, his dazzling play had earned him...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 14, 2026
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) have recently expanded their Community for HBCU Advancement Through Networked Growth and Excellence (CHANGE) initiative.Fully funded by the Thurgood Marshall...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 13, 2026
What you eat as your first meal of the day can set the foundation for a healthy relationship with food as your day progresses. Because you are literally “breaking a fast” every morning, it’s important to hydrate and prepare your organs to function at their optimal...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 13, 2026
On April 13, 1873—Easter Sunday—a mob of hundreds of white men killed an estimated 150 Black people while attacking the Grant Parish courthouse in Colfax, Louisiana. Many of the Black victims were murdered in cold blood after surrendering. Only three white men...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 13, 2026
Chris Wright will now have his chance at running a Division I HBCU men’s basketball program. According to HBCU Basketball reporter Liv Antilla, Wright finalized a deal with Alabama State to become their new head coach of Men’s Basketball.Wright most recently...
