HBCU Corner – HBCU Ready to Pursue Accreditation 20 Years After Loss
Twenty years after losing its accreditation, North Carolina HBCU Barber-Scotia is looking to apply to get back in the game.The Concord, NC – based HBCU plans to apply for accreditation with the Transnational Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities,...
Wellness Check – Stiff Shoulders? Try These Yoga Poses
While conventional treatments like medication and physical therapy are widely recommended for shoulder pain, yoga has emerged as a holistic approach that can offer significant benefits. Here, we explore the specific benefits of yoga for shoulder pain.1. Improved...
Little Known Black History Fact – Sydney McLaughlin
Sydney McLaughlin made headlines during the 2016 Summer Olympics after she qualified for the U.S. women’s track and field team at just 16 years old. She became the youngest track and field competitor in the Olympics since 1972. McLaughlin, now a professional, turned...
HBCU Corner – Miles College Launches Innovation Center for HBCU Students
Miles College is launching a new innovation center to support Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students. The 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Growth will be an incubator to increase innovation opportunities for Miles College and its...
Wellness Check – What Does Happiness Look Like For You?
According to a new Gallup poll, Finland is the overall happiest country in the world for the seventh year in a row. For those under 30 or over 60, Lithuania and Denmark, respectively, took those honors.For the first time in the report’s 12-year history, the U.S....
Little Known Black History Fact – James Derham
Although there are varying accounts, James Derham is recognized as American’s first Black physician. His exact birthday isn’t known but some historians list May 2, 1762 as the date.Derham was born into slavery in Philadelphia, Penn., and was owned by several doctors...
HBCU Corner – Clark Atlanta University Partners With Harvard to Support Next Generation of HBCU Presidents
In a landmark move of strategic collaboration, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at Clark Atlanta University announces a partnership with Harvard University that underscores a shared commitment to cultivating...
Little Known Black History Fact – Artist John Biggers
Throughout his career, John T. Biggers (1924 – 2001) focused his art’s subject matter on racial and economic injustice. As a well-educated artist, he influenced so many, including his students but also his fellow artists. Biggers started out by painting exaggerated...
Wellness Check – What’s in Season? Peaches
Summer is here and it’s officially peach season. These sweet, juicy fruits are not only delicious but they’re full of nutrients. Here are a few health benefits of peaches:A good source of fiber and supports digestive health Manages blood sugar levels Full of...
HBCU Corner – National Park Service Invests $10.7 Million in HBCU Preservation
The National Park Service (NPS) has allocated $10.7 million to fund 15 preservation projects across eight states through the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) grant program. This initiative aims to safeguard historic...