by Cherie S. White | Apr 25, 2024
HBCU leaders convened online recently to strategize about the state of historically Black colleges and universities in the country and what can be done to strengthen them. The event was hosted by Virginia Union University and Rice University.The day-long Black...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 24, 2024
In today’s world, where processed foods and cosmetics dominate the market, it’s crucial to learn your labels. Disodium EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), a synthetic compound widely used as a food additive and in various personal care products...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 24, 2024
Willie Mae Thornton, better known as Big Mama Thornton, was a blues singer and songwriter who was the first to sing the hit track, “Hound Dog,” made famous by Elvis Presley in the ‘50s. She was born December 11, 1926, just outside of Montgomery, Ala.Thornton’s singing...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 24, 2024
Morehouse College is set to announce that President Joe Biden will deliver its commencement address on May 19, but some faculty members have raised concerns about the decision, according to two people familiar with the matter and an email to faculty members reviewed...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 23, 2024
In the pursuit of a healthy diet, we often turn to fruits and vegetables as our primary sources of nutrition. However, recent studies have shed light on the presence of pesticides in some of these seemingly wholesome foods. According to a recent analysis by...
