by Cherie S. White | Dec 24, 2024
Ginger is a root vegetable that is related to cardamom and turmeric. A native plant of Asia, ginger is used as a food flavoring and has many medicinal properties.Benefits of gingerA Natural Anti-InflammatoryGinger contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds called...
by Cherie S. White | Dec 24, 2024
In the mid-1800’s, West Africa’s Kru tribe was known among slave traders and colonialists for their resistance to capture and enslavement. They were also invaluable to merchants who visited the region because of their knowledge of the rough coastal waters of the...
by Cherie S. White | Dec 24, 2024
As Alabama A&M University gears up for its monumental 150th Anniversary in 2025, the institution has officially kicked off its Torch Bearer Campaign. The campaign aims to raise an impressive $15 million through individual contributions over the next year. This...
by Cherie S. White | Dec 23, 2024
Standing or even sitting too long can cause back pain that can hinder you daily activities. These featured poses are excellent for relieving pressure from the spine, stretch and strengthen the muscles of the back. Grab a mat, a blanket or bolster and try yoga...
by Cherie S. White | Dec 23, 2024
Autherine Lucy became the first Black student to desegregate the University of Alabama on this day in 1956 despite violent threats from rioting white mobs. Lucy, who was ultimately expelled from the school on a weak technicality, re-entered the school in the ’80’s and...
