by Cherie S. White | Mar 5, 2025
Linda Martell was a former country and blues artist who made her mark in the industry by becoming the first African-American woman to star in the Grand Ole Opry. Martell enjoyed a brief period of success but elected to raise her family and preserve her health instead...
by Cherie S. White | Mar 5, 2025
To educate and inspire, the new documentary “Brown Hands, Black Schools” aims to explain Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ cultural impact and historical significance to young children. The film is adapted from a published children’s book by Latoya Turner,...
by Cherie S. White | Mar 4, 2025
20 Black-Owned Food Products You Should Know With the rise of racial reckoning in the U.S., more people are actively seeking out Black-owned businesses to support.Here are 20 Black-owned food brands you can support in the effort to build wealth in the African...
by Cherie S. White | Mar 4, 2025
Ann Lowe was the nation’s first widely recognized African-American fashion designer, most known for designing Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress in 1953. Today, the iconic Ms. Lowe is finally getting her just due.Lowe, born in Clayton, Alabama. In 1898, was raised by her...
by Cherie S. White | Mar 4, 2025
As the enrollment of Black men at HBCUs continues to decrease, North Carolina A&T University has launched a new program for male students and faculty to support one another and stay in school. Aggie M.E.N., an acronym for Male Empowerment Network, provides...
by Cherie S. White | Mar 3, 2025
Zinc is a vital nutrient that the body needs to complete several functions. Although the body only needs small amounts to perform, it is needed for almost 100 enzymes to carry out chemical reactions. How to Get ZincThere are several foods that are rich in zinc, which...
