by Cherie S. White | Jun 25, 2026
Paul Laurence Dunbar was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 27, 1872 to two former slaves. His father was enslaved in Kentucky but escaped and served in the Massachusetts 55th Regiment during the Civil War. Dunbar attended public school and was taught to read by his mother....
by Cherie S. White | Jun 25, 2026
Grambling’s baseball team will be represented in this year’s HBCU Swingman Classic, which takes place on July 10 at 6 p.m. CST during All-Star Weekend at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.The MLB Network announced Wednesday that Grambling catcher Chris...
by Cherie S. White | Jun 24, 2026
Jumping rope isn’t just for kids. Today’s workout is designed to do double duty, getting your heart rate up and toning your muscles at the same time. Perform each exercise for 45 seconds, then rest for 15 seconds. Do each set of 2 exercises twice then rest for 1...
by Cherie S. White | Jun 24, 2026
As the Great Depression began to ease in the late 1930s, many – but not all – Americans were able to return to steady work after a lost decade of joblessness and insecurity. Looking at the possibility of war across the Atlantic and the Pacific both,...
by Cherie S. White | Jun 24, 2026
The Atlanta Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Alumni Alliance will host its 19th annual HBCU 5K Run/Walk, with efforts aimed at strengthening the next generation of Black leaders.Keeping stride with its mission to support future...
