by Cherie S. White | Mar 12, 2025
In 1952, the community of Live Oak, Fla. was rocked by the killing of a white doctor and elected official at the hands of a married Black woman. The mysterious case of Ruby McCollum and the shooting of Dr C. Leroy Adams continues to baffle people to this day. McCollum...
by Cherie S. White | Mar 12, 2025
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced the release of groundbreaking research showing students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) demonstrate significantly stronger mental health outcomes compared to their peers nationally, despite facing...
by Cherie S. White | Mar 11, 2025
The next time you have a good meal and think of plopping down on the couch afterward, consider this. According to a study published in the journal Sports Medicine, going for a 15-minute walk after a meal can reduce blood sugar levels, warding off diseases like Type 2...
by Cherie S. White | Mar 11, 2025
Viola Irene Desmond became a part of Canadian history for her defiant act in 1946 against a racist movie theater’s seating policy. While Desmond didn’t see justice during her lifetime, Canada honored her in 2016 by making the late hairdresser and civil rights figure...
by Cherie S. White | Mar 11, 2025
Alabama State University continues to be “Where History is Made” as the University now is among the first Historically Black College or Universities (HBCUs) to offer cannabis education programs as elective study courses. ASU has five different online...
by Cherie S. White | Mar 11, 2025
Stress has become an almost inevitable part of life. Whether it’s work deadlines, personal responsibilities, or the constant buzz of technology, our bodies are often in a state of heightened alertness. This stress triggers the release of cortisol, a hormone produced...
