Wellness Check – Day 9: The Better Life Challenge

Welcome to Day 9 and the beginning of another wonderful week! Today's meditation reminds us of our inner light and encourages us to shine unapologetically. After meditation, move your body with a full pilates session. Lastly, how are your energy levels? Use today's...

Little Known Black History Fact – Robert Smalls

Robert Smalls first made history by escaping slavery by pretending to be a white ship’s captain, and sailing a boat to freedom during the American Civil War. Smalls was born April 5, 1839 to his white slave owner father, Henry McKee, and his mother Lydia Polite,...

Wellness Check – Day 7: The Better Life Challenge

Today is a beautiful day! As the new year gets into full swing, our meditation reminds us of the importance of slowing down for our well being. Roll out your mat for an empowering yoga sequence. Lastly, today's journal prompt takes you into your kitchen to make it...

Little Known Black History Fact – Sarah Bailey

Today, the Girls Scouts organization is made up of young girls from all races learning valuable life lessons, but that wasn’t always the case. The organization was desegregated via the efforts of Sarah Randolph Bailey, who began her mission in the mid ’30’s....

Ministry Monday – Our Bodies Are Temples of God

In the bible, 1 Corinthians 6:19, the Apostle Paul said..."Do you know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God?  You are not your own."  Our bodies don't belong to us.  Our bodies belong to God and...

Little Known Black History Fact – Cherokee Bill

Cherokee Bill was an outlaw who committed a series of violent crimes across the Indian Territory of the 19th Century, around what is now known as Oklahoma. Bill’s name grew in infamy after running with a crew of Black Indian outlaws and he was hanged for his...