by Cherie S. White | Feb 5, 2025
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) received a substantial grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to increase capacity at the organization and for the historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that are its member schools. The $25 million grant will fund...
by Cherie S. White | Feb 4, 2025
Enduring stress is a natural part of life. But when stress becomes frequent, it can cause the body to respond in harmful ways, increasing the production of adrenal stress hormones. These hormones are responsible for several symptoms including elevation of blood...
by Cherie S. White | Feb 4, 2025
Of the many women who were instrumental in aiding the Civil Rights Movement, Georgia Gilmore’s name deserves more mention. During the height of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Gilmore created a secret club and restaurant that supplied food and a meeting place for Black...
by Cherie S. White | Feb 4, 2025
Howard University has appointed renowned historian and bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to lead its newly established Institute for Advanced Study, marking a significant expansion of the historically Black university’s research capabilities. The institute...
by Cherie S. White | Feb 4, 2025
The vagus nerve, often referred to as the “wandering nerve” due to its extensive reach throughout the body, plays a crucial role in regulating many bodily functions. It’s a key player in the parasympathetic nervous system, often called the “rest-and-digest” system,...
