If journaling is something you’ve committed to doing more of this year, then you’re taking positive steps in improving your mental health. Writing down your feelings about what’s happening in your life as well as your goals is a healthy way to cope with difficult...

This week as we observed Memorial Day, the What We Need to Know Newsletter pays tribute to Black soldiers who represent what Memorial Day is all about: Remembering members of the military who died in service to the United States. From January, 2024 Three US soldiers...

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), a league comprised of six HBCU football programs, will hold its 2025 Football Media Day on Tuesday, July 22, at M&T Bank Stadium — home of the National Football League’s (NFL) Baltimore Ravens.This marks a major...

When trying to lose weight, cardio is king, right? Not so fast. Cardio is important but resistance training is the secret weapon when you’re trying to shed unwanted pounds. Lifting weights or using resistance bands can strengthen and tone muscles, bring power to your...

Memorial Day is one of the federal holidays in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. In Iraq in 2005, Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe dove back into a burning vehicle three times...

The NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships have concluded, and one HBCU squad took first place. Lincoln University of Missouri was the day’s biggest winner, closing out the day with a pair of top finishes in the respective 4×400 relays.After posting...

If you sometimes feel sluggish and drink beverages that boost energy and focus to get you through the day, read on. A recent study found that many common energy drinks contain an ingredient that is raising alarms in the medical fieldWhat is Taurine?Taurine is a key...

Memorial Day is one of the federal holidays in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  Just north of the River Seine in France is Rouen, the capital city of Normandy. The...

Linwood Riddick didn’t enroll at South Carolina State University, an Orangeburg, South Carolina, HBCU, in pursuit of a career. Instead, he came seeking clarity, a renewed sense of purpose, and a way to honor a legacy that deeply moved him.This month, the Vietnam War...

There are several diets out there for just about any goal. Weight loss. A flatter tummy. But for those who suffer from high blood pressure, doctors say the DASH diet can prove to be helpful in getting blood pressure under control.What is the DASH diet?DASH stands for...