by Cherie S. White | Jul 26, 2024
Today’s focus statement: Everything is working out for my highest good. Enjoy the meditation at BlkandFit.com. (SOURCE: BLKANDFIT.COM)
by Cherie S. White | Jul 26, 2024
Keeth Smart made history in the sport of fencing by becoming the first American to achieve the top rank internationally. The Brooklyn, N.Y. native was born July 29, 1978.Smart’s parents convinced he and his sister, Erinn, to take up fencing at the Peter Westbrook...
by Cherie S. White | Jul 26, 2024
Alabama-based HBCU Talladega College is shutting down its gymnastics program after offering the sport for only one year. The college announced its decision in a press release, saying the school doesn’t have enough resources to keep the program going.“While the...
by Cherie S. White | Jul 24, 2024
Representation in the arts matters, as evidenced by presence of rising stars Nilah Magruder, the first Black woman to write for Marvel Comics, and Aphton Corbin, a storyboard artist for Pixar. These talented women have their own respective creative influences, but...
by Cherie S. White | Jul 24, 2024
The Initiative will host the 2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference, “Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet,” September 15-19, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Aligning with the Department’s “Raise the Bar: Lead the World” call to action,...
by Cherie S. White | Jul 24, 2024
In this often overwhelming world we live in, finding effective ways to manage mental health is crucial. One powerful and accessible tool is journaling. This simple practice involves regularly writing down thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and can be a...