Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: April 12, 1864-Fort Pillow Massacre, This was the Confederate slaughter of African American Federal troops stationed at Fort Pillow, Tennessee, during the American Civil War

by | Apr 13, 2026

The action stemmed from Southern outrage at the North’s use of Black soldiers. From the beginning of hostilities, the Confederate leadership was faced with the question of whether to treat Black soldiers captured in battle as slaves in insurrection or, as the Union...

I Surrender All

by | Apr 12, 2026

“I Surrender All” is a 19th-century Christian hymn written by Judson W. Van DeVenter in 1896, symbolizing a personal, total dedication of one’s life, ambition, and will to God. Surrendering all to God means letting Him have total control of a situation and...

Wellness Check – Why Depression Spikes During Spring

by | Apr 10, 2026

Spring has begun & is a welcome change from the cold weather for many. But for some, spring can bring increased anxiety and depression, even suicide. Research has shown that suicides actually spike as the days of sunlight lengthen. In a study published in JAMA...