Wellness Check – Stressed from Work? Adopt These 5 Habits to Combat Work Woes
Work is probably one of the top sources of stress in this country. Long hours, meetings, and office drama can be enough to make you yearn for endless weekends. Here are a few things you can do to keep work stress at bay.-Get proper sleep. Rest is essential in helping...
Little Known Black History Fact – Robi Reed
Robi Reed is one of the top casting directors in the film and TV industry, placing actors and actresses in roles for over three decades. She is the first African-American to be nominated for, and also win, an Emmy Award in the Casting category. Reed was born in Mount...
HBCU Corner – Scholarship Alert: Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship
In partnership with Paramount Pictures, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is reminding students about the Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarship, offering a significant opportunity for HBCU students. This scholarship is tailored to support rising...
Mental Health – Penn State Launches Black Mental Health Series with Sybrina Fulton, Mother of Trayvon Martin
Last month, Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts initiated the "Global Black Communities and Mental Health" series, shedding light on racial inequalities in healthcare and encounters with law enforcement. The college held an inaugural "Osaze Osagie Memorial...
Little Known Black History Fact – Lu Vason
Colorado’s Lu Vason, the creator of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, was a fixture in the Greater Denver community, using his rodeo events to preserve the legacy of Black cowboys and their rightful place in the history of rodeo. Vason held the first of his...
HBCU Corner – UNCF Supports President’s Budget, Strongly EncouragesCongress to Act Swiftly
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) has expressed strong support for President Biden’s budget legislation, which prioritized urgent needs for our country—with an emphasis on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is...
Wellness Check – Signs You or Your Loved One Have Had a Stroke
A stroke, also called a cerebrovascular accident, is when damage occurs to the brain from an interruption or reduction of its blood supply. Brain cells begin to die in minutes so prompt treatment by a doctor is crucial. Signs of a person actively having a...
Little Known Black History Fact – Muhammad Ali and the Iraq Hostage Crisis
In 1990, boxing icon Muhammad Ali was not the formidable fighter he once was but he was still a powerful figure. Using his legendary status and his own goodwill, Ali helped secure the release of 15 U.S. hostages taken by late Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein. The August...
HBCU Corner – The Nation’s Only Black Catholic HBCU Raised More Than $100 Million
HBCUs have been notoriously underfunded and under-resourced, but one institution has reached a fundraising milestone to be proud of. Xavier University of Louisiana recently announced that it has raised more than $100 million per a news release shared with ESSENCE....
Wellness Check – 17 Foods for Eye Health
Although the best way to improve your eyesight involves corrective lenses or surgery, there are foods you can eat to boost eye health. Here are 10 foods and vitamins you can incorporate into your diet to improve eye health. Foods to Improve Eye...