Wellness Check – Yoga Inversions

Among yoga’s many practices, inversion poses stand out as a unique and powerful tool for transformation. Inversions, which involve positioning the body so that the head is below the heart, range from gentle poses like Downward Dog to more advanced postures like...

Little Known Black History Fact – Black NBA Firsts

Today’s NBA features a bevy of African-American superstars as the sport has far evolved beyond its predominantly white past. During the 1950-51 season, a quartet of Black players broke the color lines, paving the way for the future of the league. Chuck Cooper was the...

Was Moses’ Wife a Black Woman?

We couldn’t let Black History Month end without celebrating at least one Black (s)hero in the Bible. That person is Zipporah, wife of Moses. Zipporah was a Cushite, from the ancient Kingdom of Cush which was in Africa, located along the Nile River in what is now...

Wellness Check – How Exercise Transforms Your Brain

We all know that exercise is great for the body—it strengthens muscles, improves cardiovascular health, and helps maintain a healthy weight. But did you know that exercise is just as powerful for your brain? From boosting mood to enhancing memory, physical activity...