by Cherie S. White | May 24, 2026
On the evening of May 25, 2020, white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kills George Floyd, a Black man, by kneeling on his neck for almost 10 minutes. The death, recorded by bystanders, touched off what is possibly the largest protest movement in U.S. history...
by Cherie S. White | May 24, 2026
Spelman College, a leading historically Black college for women in Atlanta, achieved a milestone with seven co-valedictorians in the Class of 2026—the highest number in the institution’s history. All seven graduates maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout their...
by Cherie S. White | May 20, 2026
Strength training has long been associated with bodybuilding and athletic performance, but its benefits extend far beyond the gym. In recent years, research has increasingly highlighted the essential role that strength training plays in overall health, longevity, and...
by Cherie S. White | May 20, 2026
Loretta Elizabeth Lynch was born May 21, 1959 in Greensboro, NC to a family drawn to service and activism. Her father was a fourth-generation Baptist minister and her mother, an English teacher and school librarian. Her grandfather, a sharecropper, assisted those...
by Cherie S. White | May 20, 2026
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is joining a new national coalition aimed at advancing research and expanding opportunities at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).The Association of HBCU Research Institutions, or AHRI, brings together...
