Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: Anna Julia Cooper-The Mother of Black Feminism 

by Cherie S. White | Apr 1, 2026

Born into slavery in 1858 in Raleigh, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Hannah Stanley Haywood, an enslaved woman who was likely impregnated by her enslaver, Fabius J. Haywood. After Emancipation, she embarked on a journey shared by many newly freed individuals...

HBCU Corner – Why Going to an HBCU Might be Better for Black Students’ Health

by Cherie S. White | Apr 1, 2026

Attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU) as a young adult may be linked with better later-life cognitive outcomes for Black Americans, according to a recent study. The authors sampled 1,978 Black American adults who attended college between 1940 and...

Wellness Check – The Essential Nutrients You Should Be Taking

by Cherie S. White | Mar 30, 2026

For decades, having fat in your diet was believed to be detrimental to your health. But as more research has been done, scientists have found that certain fats are, in fact, a necessary part of many bodily functions. Read on to learn more about “good” fats and how you...

Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250:Charlotte E. Ray-First Black American Female Attorney in the U.S., First Woman to Practice Law in Washington, D.C.

by Cherie S. White | Mar 30, 2026

Martha Gadley’s marriage was a nightmare. When her husband drank, he turned increasingly violent. One night, he used an ax to chop a hole in the floor and threatened to push her into the room below. He refused to bring her water when she was sick. When she left the...

HBCU Corner – Langston University Falls Short in NAIA Championship Game

by Cherie S. White | Mar 30, 2026

Langston University’s Men’s basketball team came up just short in their bid for a national championship, falling to Freed-Hardeman University by a score of 76-71 in the NAIA Championship game.The Lions fought hard but were unable to overcome Freed-Hardeman in...

The Business Structure Decision That Could Be Costing You $20,000+ Per Year

by Catrina M. Craft | Mar 30, 2026

One of the most common tax inefficiencies I see with growing entrepreneurs is staying in the wrong entity structure for too long. If your business is generating meaningful profit and you’re operating as a sole proprietor or single-member LLC taxed as such, you may be...