What Does It Mean to Be Saved?
First of all, let's define SALVATION. Salvation is the state of being saved. It is deliverance from the consequences of sin. Now, that doesn't mean you won't reap what you sow. That just means that anyone who has repented and made peace with God shouldn't fear death....
Wellness Check – 5 Tips to Build Mental Resilience
We’re living in stressful times. Anxiety is at an all-time high among people across the globe. Many people look to food, alcohol, even addictive drugs to ease stress. But there are many more healthy ways to address problems.Here are five things you can do every day to...
Little Known Black History Fact – William “Will” Perkins: Horse Racing-All in the Family
William "Will" Perkins, a thoroughbred race horse owner, a race horse trainer, and former jockey, was the brother of horse trainer Frank Perkins, and jockey James “Soup” Perkins. Will Perkins was not a gifted jockey, but he excelled as a trainer. In 1926, he was...
HBCU Corner – Shilo Sanders Inks Free Agent Deal After NFL Draft
Shilo Sanders, son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft, according to Adam Schefter. Despite not being selected during the draft, Sanders’ journey through college football...
Wellness Check – The Workout: Chisel Your Core
Today’s workout focuses on the core. Your core muscles don’t just include your abs but extend from the base of your spine down to your pelvis. They encompass:-The muscles located on each side of the naval-The internal and external obliques-The muscles in the middle of...
Little Known Black History Fact – JAMES “SOUP” PERKINS: ONE OF THE YOUNGEST & PROMINENT JOCKEYS IN THE WEST
James “Soup” Perkins was a jockey who began racing at age 11 at a northern Kentucky race track situated in Latonia (near Covington and Newport). In 1895, he rode the horse, Halma, to a win in the Kentucky Derby. After the race, the 90-pound African- American was asked...
HBCU Corner – Michael Coker, HBCU Baseball Pioneer & Black College World Series Creator, Dies
Michael Coker, a pioneering force in HBCU baseball and contributor to Black College Nines, passed away Tuesday, April 22, after a lengthy battle with pancreatic and prostate cancer, according to the website.He was 65.Coker’s legacy is woven deeply into the fabric of...
Wellness Check – The Power of Essential Oils
Essential oils reconnect us with nature’s design for wellness in body, mind, and spirit. They embody the regenerating, oxygenating, and immune-strengthening properties of plants. The molecules of oils are small in size, causing them to absorb the skin easily. They are...
Little Known Black History Fact – Alonzo “Lonnie” Clayton: Youngest Jockey to Win the Kentucky Derby
Alonzo “Lonnie” Clayton became a star in the horseracing world when he became the youngest person to win the Kentucky Derby. Clayton was born March 27, 1876 in Kansas City, Mo. As a boy, his family relocated to North Little Rock, Ark., where he then changed course by...
HBCU Corner – HBCU Star Diamond Johnson Signs WNBA Training Camp Contract
Diamond Johnson, one of the most accomplished guards in HBCU women’s basketball, has signed a training camp contract with the Minnesota Lynx, aiming to secure a spot on their 2025 WNBA roster. Despite her standout collegiate career, Johnson went undrafted in the...