Little Known Black History Facct – Black America 250: May 13, 1950-Legendary singer, songwriter and composer Stevie Wonder was born in Saginaw, Michigan.

by Cherie S. White | May 12, 2026

This singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, was a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century.Blind from birth and raised in inner-city Detroit, he was a skilled musician by age eight. Renamed Little...

HBCU Corner – HBCU Students Turn to GoFundMe to Subsidize Tuition

by Cherie S. White | May 12, 2026

Many Black students aim to attend an HBCU, but as college costs continue to rise, many students are struggling to pay their tuition and school fees. Many students have turned to crowdfunding and platforms such as GoFundMe to cover tuition.Students describe struggles,...

Wellness Check – Why You Should Eat an Apple a Day (Really Everyday)

by Cherie S. White | May 11, 2026

Apples, the go-to fruit, is not only delicious and convenient, but it’s very nutritious. Apples (along with the skin) is an excellent source of fiber, which helps with controlling weight and cholesterol.Check out all the other reasons you should eat an apple a day...

Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: May 12, 1898-The state of Louisiana Officially Disenfranchised Black Voters and Jurors

by Cherie S. White | May 11, 2026

On May 12, 1898, the State of Louisiana adopted a new constitution with numerous restrictive provisions intended to exclude African American men from civic participation. At this time in the U.S., women of all races remained barred from voting, while Black men had...

HBCU Corner – HBCU Radio Preservation Project Returns Historic Audio to Central State University

by Cherie S. White | May 11, 2026

The HBCU Radio Preservation Project (RPP) is preparing to return newly digitized historic audio to Central State University’s (CSU) radio station, WCSU 88.9.This is part of an open house celebration that is set to take place on Wednesday, May 13.A spokesperson...