Wellness Check – Oats 3 Ways

by Cherie S. White | Mar 23, 2026

Full of fiber and antioxidants. 100% whole grain. Gluten-free and vegan-friendly. Heart-healthy. No wonder oats are the go-to meal for breakfast.Oats are the chameleon of breakfast, prepared in literally dozens of ways. Try these oat recipes to change up how you get...

Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: 15 Years before the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Pauli Murray and Adelene McBean were Arrested for Refusing to Give Up Their Bus Seats

by Cherie S. White | Mar 23, 2026

Last week, Black America 250 paid tribute to the life of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. Today, we take a deeper look at an event that defined who, the then- not-yet-30-year old Pauli Murray, was. On Saturday, March 23, 1940, the day before Easter, friends Pauli Murray and...

HBCU Corner – Southern University Hires Firm with HBCU Roots to Find Next President

by Cherie S. White | Mar 23, 2026

As the summer deadline to hire a new leader approaches, Southern University will use the firm TM2 Executive Search to find its next president.The firm specializes in working with historically Black colleges and universities, TM2 consultants said at the Southern Board...

Wellness Check – Feeling Anxious? Try These Calming Yoga Poses

by Cherie S. White | Mar 23, 2026

In today’s world of social media, the constant grind towards success, and the 24-hour news of unrest and uncertainty, many people suffer from anxiety. Everyone has their method for combating stress, from self-medicating with anti-anxiety drugs, food, and other things...

Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: Unita Blackwell-The First Black Woman Elected Mayor of a Town in Mississippi

by Cherie S. White | Mar 23, 2026

Unita Blackwell was born the daughter of sharecropping parents in Coahoma County, Mississippi on March 18, 1933. She worked throughout the civil rights era urging and recruiting blacks to register to vote, while holding positions in numerous organizations to fight for...