Little Known Black History Fact – Guion “Guy” Bluford: First Black Astronaut in Space

by Cherie S. White | Apr 17, 2025

Guion “Guy” Bluford made his dreams of flying among the stars a reality on this day in 1983, becoming the first African-American astronaut in space. Bluford logged well over 600 hours in space before retiring, and still managed to accomplish goals even beyond his...

HBCU Corner – First HBCU Prison Education Summit Held at Bowie State 

by Cherie S. White | Apr 17, 2025

Leaders from HBCUs, criminal justice advocates and community organizers gathered at Bowie State University recently for the inaugural HBCU Prison Education Summit to discuss strategies to expand offering university courses and degree programs to incarcerated...

Wellness Check – The Workout Playlist: Blue-Eyed Soul – Volume 2

by Cherie S. White | Apr 17, 2025

What’s your favorite old school blue-eyed soul song on your workout playlist? Check out our list. You may want to download them for your next workout. READ MORE

Little Known Black History Fact – Frederick D. Gregory: First African-American Shuttle Pilot 

by Cherie S. White | Apr 17, 2025

Frederick D. Gregory is a former astronaut and former deputy NASA administrator who first made history in 1978 as one of NASA’s first astronauts, among other achievements.  Frederick Drew Gregory was born in 1941, graduating from Anacostia High School before...

HBCU Corner – Arrest Following Murder of Alabama State University ‘Honey Beez’ Dancer 

by Cherie S. White | Apr 17, 2025

An arrest has been made in the murder of Gennia Grimes, a member of the Alabama State University Honey Beez dance team. Her boyfriend, Rogers McCloud Jr., was arrested on a Capital Murder charge and is currently being held without bond in a Montgomery County Detention...