by Cherie S. White | Apr 21, 2026
As WWNTK continues our salute to National Library Week, we will also salute African American or African writers. Black writers during the slave and revolutionary eras (roughly 1760s–1830s) utilized poetry, narratives, and letters to challenge slavery and assert...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 21, 2026
Lane College appointed Donald Comer as President, officially naming him the school’s 11th President after he served as interim President since July 2024. The move gives the Jackson, Tennessee HBCU a clearer leadership path at a time when continuity matters, especially...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 20, 2026
If you adopt a regular yoga practice, you know the benefits of chair pose. This balancing pose is a great strength-builder for the lower body, toning the thighs, hips, and butt muscles. Chair pose is also good for those who sit at a computer often. It eases...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 20, 2026
This year’s theme is “Find Your Joy,” celebrating the joy and diverse resources found at libraries. This week’s celebrations highlight libraries as “third spaces” for community connection, creativity, and lifelong learning. I’ve never withheld...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 20, 2026
A powerful voice with deep HBCU roots took center stage nationally.Alexia Jayy, a Miles College alumna, was crowned the winner of Season 29 of NBC’s “The Voice”, marking a historic moment for both her career and the broader HBCU community.The Alabama native, who...
