by Cherie S. White | Jun 30, 2026
Thomas Andrew Dorsey, the celebrated African-American musician, known famously as “the Father of Black Gospel Music” was born on this day in 1899. Dorsey, a composer, pianist, conductor and conductor of choirs, was a man believed to have used music as the language of...
by Cherie S. White | Jun 30, 2026
As concerns about college affordability and student debt continue to rattle higher education, institutions are increasingly exploring accelerated degree pathways that allow students to reach their career goals more quickly and at a lower cost.Grambling State teamed up...
by Cherie S. White | Jun 29, 2026
What Are Adaptogens?Adaptogens are a class of natural substances, including herbs, roots, and fungi, that have been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. They are known for their ability to help the body...
by Cherie S. White | Jun 29, 2026
Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in to the Supreme Court on Thursday, June 30, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court. The 51-year-old Jackson is the court’s 116th justice, and she took the place of the justice she once worked...
by Cherie S. White | Jun 29, 2026
Harold Wheeler spent more than five decades shaping the sound of American entertainment — and it all started on Howard University’s campus.Howard University alumnus Harold Wheeler, the Tony-winning Broadway orchestrator, composer, and longtime musical director of...
by Cherie S. White | Jun 28, 2026
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is prevalent among African Americans.According to recent federal data, heart disease being the No. 1 killer of all Americans, with stroke as another leading cause of death. Even as disturbing as those facts are, the risk of...
