HBCU Corner – Capital One and Delaware State Held Pitch Competition to Promote AgricTech Solutions at HBCUs
Delaware State University and Capital One Financial hosted a pitch competition for HBCU Entrepreneurs developing agricultural tech solutions.The “Innovation Venture” took place on Delaware State’s campus on April 14. It hosted not only HBCU students from across the...
Wellness Check – The Standing Ab Workout
If you’re burnt out on crunches and sit ups, then spice it up a bit. Get off the floor and try this challenging standing ab workout. Do 50 reps of each exercise, 3 rounds. You’ll feel the burn! READ MORE
Little Known Black History Fact – Walter Payton: Sahweeeetness
The National Football League will hold the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 24-26. The What We Need to Know Newsletter takes a look back at Little Known Black History Facts as they relate to African American football players, HBCUs and...
HBCU Corner – HBCU$™ Helps Historically Black Colleges Overcome Billions in Underfunding by Supporting Alumni & Student Entrepreneurs
HBCU$™, an alumni giving and wealth building network created to help offset decades of disparities in public funding for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) by supporting the entrepreneurs they produce, is officially launching on May 1,...
Wellness Check – These Foods Contribute to Rapid Cognitive Decline
A study by the Alzheimer’s Association found that eating highly processed foods like sugar-laden drinks, frozen meals, and ramen noodles may be linked to a faster rate of cognitive decline.In monitoring the diets of more than 10,000 middle-aged and older adults,...
Little Known Black History Fact – Ernie Davis, First Black Heisman Winner
The National Football League will hold the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 24-26. The What We Need to Know Newsletter takes a look back at Little Known Black History Facts as they relate to African American football players, HBCUs and...
HBCU Corner – Charlie Ward to Lead FAMU Men’s Basketball Program in Groundbreaking Move
Florida A&M University is making a historic play on the hardwood with the hiring of Heisman Trophy winner and former NBA veteran Charlie Ward as the new head coach of its men’s basketball team. The announcement sent shockwaves through the HBCU and college...
Wellness Check – Glorious Greens
Green is in. And for good reason. Green leafy vegetables offer a wealth of nutritional value including vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Unfortunately, many of us fail when it comes to getting the USDA’s minimum daily recommendation of 3 cups of dark green leafy...
Little Known Black History Fact – Wally Triplett: A History of On-Field Firsts
The National Football League will hold the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 24-26. The What We Need to Know Newsletter takes a look back at Little Known Black History Facts as they relate to African American football players, HBCUs and...
HBCU Corner – Diamond Johnson Not Selected in WNBA Draft-Social Media Reacts to the ‘Insanity’
Norfolk State guard Diamond Johnson, one of the most decorated players in HBCU women’s basketball, was not selected during the 2025 WNBA Draft.The omission comes despite widespread projections and strong performances that had many expecting to hear her name...