Little Known Black History Fact – Bishop Joseph A. Johnson, Jr.
Bishop Joseph A. Johnson Jr. was Vanderbilt University’s first Black student and graduate. The late theologian was admitted to the Nashville, Tenn. school on this day in 1953, and then earned a Ph.D. from the university as well. Johnson was born on June 19, 1914 in...
HBCU Corner – Struggling HBCU ‘Suspends’ Football Program For the Fall Season
St. Augustine's University interim president Dr. Marcus Burgess has "suspended" the football program for the 2024 season. The embattled HBCU has been struggling financially. "It will take roughly 27 to 28 million dollars and 30 million for good judgment because...
Wellness Check – 7 Exercises for Ankle Mobility
One of the most underappreciated body parts are our ankles. They literally hold our weight day in and day out. As we get older, it’s important to keep the ankles flexible to keep you mobile.Here are seven easy exercises to do any time of day for increased ankle...
Little Known Black History Fact – The Origins of Hockey
The origin of hockey, most especially ice hockey, has been debated for years with some tracing the game’s roots back to regions of Europe and also connecting it to early Native American sports. However, there are claims that Black residents of Nova Scotia invented the...
HBCU Corner – After More Than 60 Years, a HBCU Championship Team Gets Its White House Moment
College basketball's national champions will be crowned on Sunday and Monday, with a likely celebratory trip to the White House to follow, but after more than 60 years, one team finally has its moment on Pennsylvania Avenue. "This is the greatest day of my life," said...
Wellness Check – Why Black People Must Join the Fight Against Climate Change
Just days after Hurricane Ida destroyed the homes of low-income and Black residents in Louisiana and Mississippi in 2021, a report was released that reveals racial minorities in the United States will bear a disproportionate burden of the negative health and...
Little Known Black History Fact – ‘Dreamgirls’ The Musical
The Broadway musical “Dreamgirls’ is one of the most beloved theater productions of its era, featuring a largely-black cast. The Tony Award-winning musical made its Broadway debut on December 20, 1981. “Dreamgirls,” written by composer Henry Krieger, and playwright...
HBCU Corner – Howard University Women’s Golf Takes National Collegiate Title
Howard University women’s golf team won the 2024 National Collegiate Championship in dominant fashion, winning the event by 40 strokes. The 54-hole tournament took place at The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch (par-71, 6,098 yards) in Katy, Texas. Collectively, the Bison shot...
Wellness Check – Why You Should Add MCT Oil to Your Diet
Medium-chain triglycerides, or MCTs, are a type of saturated fat found in coconut and palm oil. Although this oil has been around for years, it has gained traction recently due to its potential health benefits. Taken in moderation, MCT oil has a variety of benefits...
Little Known Black History Fact – St. Martin de Porres
While several saints of the Catholic faith have celebrations connected to them, such as St. Patrick and St. Nicholas, a Black saint from Peru has not enjoyed the same level of recognition. St. Martin de Porres is the patron saint of racial harmony, barbers, mixed-race...