by Cherie S. White | Jul 5, 2026
On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson claimed the women’s singles tennis title at Wimbledon and became the first African American to win a championship at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Althea Gibson was born on August 25, 1927, in Silver, South Carolina,...
by Cherie S. White | Jul 5, 2026
As demand for FAA-certified drone pilots continues to grow across the United States, Steffanie Rivers, founder of and the first Black woman to launch a drone academy in Texas, has announced the National HBCU Aviation and Drone Leadership Initiative. The initiative is...
by Cherie S. White | Jul 1, 2026
Getting in a good cardio workout doesn’t always have to involve running or jumping. If you have knee or ankle problems and jumping causes pain, then this is the workout for you!Do each exercise for 40 seconds, then rest for 20. Complete 3-5 rounds.Grab your water...
by Cherie S. White | Jul 1, 2026
The historic signing of the Civil Rights Act took place during a nationally televised ceremony at the White House. In the landmark 1954 case Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in schools was unconstitutional. The 10...
by Cherie S. White | Jul 1, 2026
The CIAA will move forward with familiar leadership while preparing to unveil a new postseason format that could reshape the Division II HBCU conference. The CIAA Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker’s contract...
