Wellness Check – 5 Moves for a Strong Upper Body

by Cherie S. White | Jan 21, 2026

We’re still deep in winter, but now is the time to get in shape for tank top season.Grab a pair of light and heavy weights and try five moves for toned, strong arms and shoulders.Do as many repetitions as possible for 45 seconds, paying close attention to your form....

Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: Dr. J. Robert Gladden forged a great path for other Black Orthopaedic Surgeons after becoming the first board-certified African-American surgeon on Jan. 22, 1949.

by Cherie S. White | Jan 21, 2026

Gladden was born Oct. 29, 1911 in Charlotte, N.C. He first entered college at Long Island University, and earned a medical degree from Meharry Medical College. Studying his field at Howard University, he became the first orthopedic resident at the institution. The...

HBCU Corner – NCAA Adds Flag Football as Emerging Sport with HBCUs Leading the Way 

by Cherie S. White | Jan 21, 2026

NCAA approval of women’s Flag Football as an emerging sport marks a major milestone for HBCU athletics and conference-led innovation.The decision was approved on Jan. 16 at the 2026 NCAA Convention near Washington, D.C. Representatives from all three divisions...

Wellness Check – These Foods Contribute to Rapid Cognitive Decline

by Cherie S. White | Jan 20, 2026

A study by the Alzheimer’s Association found that eating highly processed foods like sugar-laden drinks, frozen meals, and ramen noodles may be linked to a faster rate of cognitive decline. In monitoring the diets of more than 10,000 middle-aged and older adults,...

Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: January 21, 1831-The day that  Portsmouth, Ohio Blacks were forcibly deported by order of city officials-described as Black Friday. 

by Cherie S. White | Jan 20, 2026

In the 1830s,  according to local lore, Huston Hollow, located eight miles above Portsmouth, became the location of an African-American community, which often served as the first Underground Railroad stop for fugitive slaves who crossed the Ohio River at...