Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: June 19, 1924-the birth date of Raymond Merriwether, Prominent Washington State Architect, Real Estate Developer and Newspaper Owner

by Cherie S. White | Jun 17, 2026

Raymond Merriwether was born in Taylor, Texas on June 19, 1924 to Colie and Annie Merriwether.  After graduating from high school Merriwether attended Barber school and served a short time in the United States Navy. In 1943, Merriwether entered Howard University...

HBCU Corner – Downtown Disney Welcomes HBCU Marching Band during Yardfest

by Cherie S. White | Jun 17, 2026

The marching band and drumline from a historically black university will be joined by drum major Mickey Mouse to kick off the Celebrate Soulfully campaign at the Disneyland resort celebrating the work of Black artists through music, dance, food and stories.Yardfest...

Wellness Check – Tips to Keep Your Hair Healthy While Maintaining a Workout Routine

by Cherie S. White | Jun 17, 2026

Workout or nah? If you’re a Black woman, then chances are you’ve run into this dilemma when it comes to working out and hair. On the one hand, you invest A LOT of money into getting your hair laid. And on the other hand, you want to lose weight and maintain a workout...

Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: June 17, 1871, the Birth Date of Composer, Diplomat, Social Critic and Civil Rights Activist, James Weldon Johnson

by Cherie S. White | Jun 17, 2026

James Weldon Johnson was born to Bahamian immigrant parents in Jacksonville, Florida. Instilled with the value of education by his father James, a waiter, and his mother Helen, a teacher, Johnson excelled at the Stanton School in Jacksonville. In 1889, he entered...

HBCU Corner – Detroit HBCU Leans on Nike, NBA Ties to Build Sneaker Design Pipeline

by Cherie S. White | Jun 17, 2026

Staring down the company suggestion box at LA Gear, 19-year-old D’Wayne Edwards sketched a sneaker on a 3-by-5 notecard, signed his name and dropped it in the box. The next day, a different idea, and a different illustration, went in.Never mind that the Inglewood,...