by Cherie S. White | Dec 9, 2025
As December draws to a close, the month contains an important milestone in the history of Louisiana politics. On Dec. 9th 1872 Pinckney Benton Stewart “P.B.S” Pinchback became the first African-American Governor of Louisiana. Born free to a white father and...
by Cherie S. White | Dec 9, 2025
City Fund and Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced a fund to support the creation of new public charter schools in partnership with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). City Fund and Bloomberg Philanthropies are committing $10 million each,...
by Cherie S. White | Dec 8, 2025
Cayenne pepper is a very powerful, versatile healer that is not just for flavoring food. Beyond the initial burst of heat lies a treasure trove of compounds, most notably capsaicin, which are responsible for cayenne’s remarkable health-promoting properties. Let’s...
by Cherie S. White | Dec 8, 2025
The Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) was a joint project of the US Air Force (USAF) and the National Reconnaissance Office to obtain high-resolution photographic imagery of America’s Cold War adversaries. Authorized in August 1965, the MOL Program envisioned a...
by Cherie S. White | Dec 8, 2025
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) proudly announced the appointment of Tory Woodbury as the 12th head football coach of the storied HBCU program. A distinguished WSSU alumnus and former student-athlete, Woodbury returns to his alma mater with a deep passion for...
