Wellness Check – Unlock Calm: Yoga Poses to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve
Stress and anxiety have become all too common. But what if there was a way to tap into your body’s natural relaxation response? The vagus nerve—a key player in your parasympathetic nervous system, is often referred to as the “rest and digest” system. Stimulating the...
Little Known Black History Fact – Happy President’s Day: George Washington and Slavery
Today, President’s Day, granted many in America time off, honors the nation’s first president, George Washington. Washington’s political legacy is well-known, but not the fact that he used his office to keep slaves in bondage despite laws prohibiting it. In an...
HBCU Corner – 2025 NBA HBCU Classic: Tuskegee Golden Tigers Defeat Morehouse Maroon Tigers
The 2025 NBA HBCU Classic featured the Tuskegee Golden Tigers, who defeated the Morehouse Maroon Tigers, 68-55, at the Oakland Arena. It was one of the HBCU basketball's oldest rivalries since 1913. Tuskegee's Kusamae Draper had a double-double, scoring a game-high 22...
THE PEACE OF GOD – CONTRIBUTED BY WILLIE MAE MCIVER
First of all what is PEACE? The definition of PEACE means free from disturbance, tranquility, quietness, etc. Now "Peace" and "Peace of God" are not necessarily the same thing. Peace OF God is having peace in the midst of your turmoil. In John 16:33,...
Wellness Check – 5 Perks of Love For Optimal Health
Happy Love Day! Valentine’s Day is a day used traditionally to express our undying love for our mates by showering them with gifts, dinner, wine and love at the end of the night. But experiencing love has lasting effects beyond February 14. Whether you celebrate...
Little Known Black History Fact – Doug Williams: Groundbreaking NFL Quarterback
In 1988, the Washington Football Team( now the Commanders) and the Denver Broncos clashed in San Diego, Calif. for Super Bowl XXII. Quarterback Doug Williams led his Washington team to victory, becoming the first Black starting quarterback to play in the big...
HBCU Corner – Minnesota Woman Expands Access to Higher Education One HBCU Tour at a Time
Minnesota Woman Expands Access to Higher Education One HBCU Tour at a TimeMaking sure young people have access to a quality education has been the mission of one St. Paul woman for more than 35 years. Jo Ann Clark founded the Thinking College Early Fair and, for the...
Wellness Check – These Warm-Up Circuits Will Get You Ready for Your Workout
When it comes to working out, many of us are eager to jump right into the main event—whether it’s lifting weights, running, or hitting a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) session. But skipping your warm-up is a mistake that can cost you more than you realize. A...
Little Known Black History Fact – Hughes Allison: Original Creator of the Black Detective in Literature
The name Hughes Allison isn’t widely known but at a time, he was one of the most promising Black writers of his era. Allison’s most notable milestone as a writer is that he crafted the first Black detective story, which was part of his larger aim to shatter Black...
HBCU Corner – HBCU Achieves Record-Breaking Graduate Enrollment Following College Reinstatement
Winston-Salem State University is celebrating a historic milestone as it announces its highest graduate student enrollment, reaching 590 students for the Fall 2024 semester. This achievement reflects a remarkable 14.3% increase from the previous year’s enrollment of...