by Cherie S. White | Apr 22, 2026
Warm weather is here. Wearing sunscreen used to be reserved for those of a lighter hue, but these days, more African Americans are choosing to protect their skin against the sun’s UV rays by using sunscreen. But is it safe?Let’s discuss ultraviolent (UV) rays and how...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 22, 2026
As WWNTK salutes National Library Week, we feature Lucy Terry Prince, poet and activist of colonial and post-colonial America. She was hailed as the author of the first known work of African American literature, a poem, called “Bars Fight.”Lucy was born in Africa,...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 22, 2026
U.S. House Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12), along with Caucus members Rep. Richard McCormick (GA-06) and Rep. Shomari Figures (AL-02), introduced the HBCU Research Capacity Act....
by Cherie S. White | Apr 21, 2026
If you are not incorporating chia seeds into your diet, then you may want to reconsider. These small seeds are surprisingly powerful, offering numerous nutritional benefits.Benefits of Chia SeedsChia seeds have a mild, nutty flavor and are full of nutrients including...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 21, 2026
As WWNTK continues our salute to National Library Week, we will also salute African American or African writers. Black writers during the slave and revolutionary eras (roughly 1760s–1830s) utilized poetry, narratives, and letters to challenge slavery and assert...
by Cherie S. White | Apr 21, 2026
Lane College appointed Donald Comer as President, officially naming him the school’s 11th President after he served as interim President since July 2024. The move gives the Jackson, Tennessee HBCU a clearer leadership path at a time when continuity matters, especially...
