by Cherie S. White | Feb 5, 2026
Mr. Frank Pitts never needed to explain where he came from. His football journey told that story for him. Pitts, a Southern University football standout who played in the first Super Bowl and later won an NFL championship, died on Jan. 16 at age 82. His passing marked...
by Cherie S. White | Feb 3, 2026
Migraines. Cramps. Bloating. Sensitive breasts. Nausea. Pain and discomfort during and leading up to your monthly cycle can wreak havoc on a woman’s life. Here are some tips on making that time of the month a little easier.Cleanse the liver. PMS has been linked to...
by Cherie S. White | Feb 3, 2026
Rosa Louise McCauley was born on February 4, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama. As a child, she went to an industrial school for girls and later enrolled at Alabama State Teachers College for Negroes (present-day Alabama State University). Unfortunately, Parks was forced to...
by Cherie S. White | Feb 3, 2026
The heart of college basketball will beat with an unprecedented rhythm of Black excellence in 2026 as Indianapolis hosts the historic Fifth Annual HBCU All-Star Game.The event, slated for April 2-5, 2026, during the Men’s NCAA Final Four weekend, promises a national...
by Cherie S. White | Feb 2, 2026
Love sweets but want healthier options? We can help. Desserts don’t have to be all bad news. As healthy lifestyles become more commonplace, the food industry is meeting demand.Fruit is naturally sweet and much better than sugar. Add healthy nuts and seeds to desserts...
by Cherie S. White | Feb 2, 2026
To former abolitionists and to the Radical Republicans in Congress who fashioned Reconstruction after the Civil War, the 15th Amendment, enacted in 1870, appeared to signify the fulfillment of all promises to African Americans. Set free by the 13th amendment, with...
