HBCU Corner – UNCF Supports President’s Budget, Strongly EncouragesCongress to Act Swiftly
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) has expressed strong support for President Biden’s budget legislation, which prioritized urgent needs for our country—with an emphasis on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is...
Wellness Check – Signs You or Your Loved One Have Had a Stroke
A stroke, also called a cerebrovascular accident, is when damage occurs to the brain from an interruption or reduction of its blood supply. Brain cells begin to die in minutes so prompt treatment by a doctor is crucial. Signs of a person actively having a...
Little Known Black History Fact – Muhammad Ali and the Iraq Hostage Crisis
In 1990, boxing icon Muhammad Ali was not the formidable fighter he once was but he was still a powerful figure. Using his legendary status and his own goodwill, Ali helped secure the release of 15 U.S. hostages taken by late Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein. The August...
HBCU Corner – The Nation’s Only Black Catholic HBCU Raised More Than $100 Million
HBCUs have been notoriously underfunded and under-resourced, but one institution has reached a fundraising milestone to be proud of. Xavier University of Louisiana recently announced that it has raised more than $100 million per a news release shared with ESSENCE....
Wellness Check – 17 Foods for Eye Health
Although the best way to improve your eyesight involves corrective lenses or surgery, there are foods you can eat to boost eye health. Here are 10 foods and vitamins you can incorporate into your diet to improve eye health. Foods to Improve Eye...
Little Known Black History Fact – Meteorologist June Bacon-Bercey
June Bacon-Bercey was a pioneer in the field of meteorology, becoming the first Black woman to earn a degree in the science in the 1950s. She was also an internationally recognized expert in aviation and weather, and is the first woman and African-American woman to...
HBCU Corner – In Historic First, Gymnast Morgan Price Becomes First HBCU Athlete to Win National Collegiate Title
Gymnast Morgan Price became the first athlete from a historically Black college or university team to win a national collegiate championship on Friday. The Fisk University student clinched the title with an all-around score of 39.225 – and became "the first...
Wellness Check – Yoga Foundations: Tiger Pose
Tiger pose is an excellent yoga stretch for the entire body. It stretches the spine and back while adding length to the entire front body, extending from the torso all the way to the quadriceps and ankles. Here’s how to do it:-Start on the hands and knees. Stretch one...
Black History Fact – Jelly Roll Morton
On Jelly Roll Morton famously introduced himself as the inventor of jazz. While that claim has been questioned over time, the New Orleans pianist undoubtedly planted the early seeds of innovation in the genre. Morton was born Ferdinand Joseph Lamothe on October 20,...
HBCU Corner – U.S. News & World Report Names NCAT’s Deese College #1 HBCU Graduate Business School
The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University is the No. 1 business school among America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), according to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Colleges”...