Wellness Check – 5 Ways to Declutter Your Mind
Spring is an ideal time to clean not only your space, but also your mind. Stress, anxiety and negativity can harm your brain over time. Discover these tips on how to clear your mind of stress and make room for a more positive you.-Keep a journal: It’s always helpful...
Little Known Black History Fact – The Long History of Our Federal Holiday: Juneteenth
On June 19, 1865, over 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas received news of their emancipation, marking a significant milestone in American history. This pivotal event commemorated the birth of Black Independence Day, a celebration embraced by African...
HBCU Corner – The Son of Texas Southern’s Men’s Basketball Coach Joins the Family Business
A mutual love for the game of basketball has helped Texas Southern University men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones and his son John build a special bond both on and off the court.John Jones’ earliest memories revolved around the sport, from playing in youth leagues to...
Wellness Check – Save This Full Body Workout for Later
Today’s workout incorporates cardio and weights for a total body burn. Start with a 5-minute warm up to the get the blood pumping and the muscles loose. Move on to alternate between cardio segments and compound movements with weights to tone and sculpt the...
Little Known Black History Fact – The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day. Although it has long been celebrated in the African American community, this monumental event remains largely unknown to most Americans.On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night...
HBCU Corner – B2T Summit Ignites Bold Vision for Financial Empowerment Among HBCU Students
What began as a senior capstone project at Virginia Union University has grown into a transformative movement now gaining national attention. Rodney Manning Jr., a May 2025 graduate of Virginia Union University (VUU), launched FOCUS (Financially Optimistic College Men...
Wellness Check – 5 Things to Avoid at Bedtime to Get a Good Night’s Rest
Attention, insomniacs. What you do before you hit the sack could be keeping you up at night. Here are 5 things to avoid doing, eating or drinking when it’s time to get some zzz’s.High-fat, heavy foods. Eating greasy, fatty foods before bed can not only make you feel...
Little Known Black History Fact – Happy Black Music Month! THESE ARE THE BREAKS!
In the late 70s and early 80s, young African Americans living in New York were developing another new sound that combined elements of Caribbean musical techniques with the blues, R&B, soul, jazz and funk. It used turntables and mixing board sets and took them to...
HBCU Corner – Black Farmers Mobilize to Protect Vital HBCU Scholarship
In the two weeks since the White House reversed course on the 1890 National Scholars Program and lifted its suspension, Kendall Strickland still feels a sense of unease about the program’s future. Created in 1992, the program covers full tuition and room...
Wellness Check – How to Get More Vegetables in Your Diet
Although we’re constantly reminded to eat our vegetables, let’s face it. It isn’t easy or desirable for everyone.Here are a few tips on how to get more vegetables in your diet.Remind yourself of the health benefits of eating mostly vegetables. READ MORE