Wellness Check – 8 Ways to Eliminate Stress from Your Space
If these past few years have taught us anything, it’s that the energy in our homes makes all the difference. Creating a positive, uplifting space is essential for productivity, as well as maintaining good mental health.Here are 8 ways to make your home less stressful...
Little Known Black History Fact – Dr. Richard Francis Jones: Medical Pioneer
Dr. Richard Francis Joneswas a pioneering urologist who helped pave the way for other Black specialists in his field. In 1936, he became the first Black diplomat for the American Board of Urology before a long medical career established and cemented at Howard...
HBCU Corner – Thurgood Marshall College Fund Secures $25M Grant to Boost HBCU Innovation and Sustainability
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) received a substantial grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to increase capacity at the organization and for the historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that are its member schools. The $25 million grant will fund...
Wellness Check – 8 Foods That De-Stress
Enduring stress is a natural part of life. But when stress becomes frequent, it can cause the body to respond in harmful ways, increasing the production of adrenal stress hormones. These hormones are responsible for several symptoms including elevation of blood...
Little Known Black History Fact – Georgia Gilmore: Montgomery Civil Rights Activist
Of the many women who were instrumental in aiding the Civil Rights Movement, Georgia Gilmore’s name deserves more mention. During the height of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Gilmore created a secret club and restaurant that supplied food and a meeting place for Black...
HBCU Corner – Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute
Howard University has appointed renowned historian and bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to lead its newly established Institute for Advanced Study, marking a significant expansion of the historically Black university's research capabilities. The institute will...
Wellness Check – Get to Know Your Vagus Nerve
The vagus nerve, often referred to as the “wandering nerve” due to its extensive reach throughout the body, plays a crucial role in regulating many bodily functions. It’s a key player in the parasympathetic nervous system, often called the “rest-and-digest” system,...
Little Known Black History Fact – Jonathan Strickland -History-Making Pilot
Jonathan Strickland may as well have wings attached to his back as the young pilot already owns several world records in aviation. The Los Angeles native recently achieved another mark by becoming the youngest pilot hired by UPS at just 25 years old. At a very young...
HBCU Corner – Morgan State University Presidential Task Force to Address Decline in Black Male Enrollment
In response to the alarming decline in Black male enrollment at Morgan State University, Maryland’s largest Historically Black Colleges or University (HBCU) and one of the nation’s fastest-rising research institutions, University President David K. Wilson has...
Wellness Check – Put Your Phone Down. It’s Stress Less Week
The new year typically represents a new beginning, with many of us setting new goals and intentions for more. But sometimes the path can be rocky and stressful. This week at Blk and Fit is Stress Less Week. We encourage you to examine the stress you experience in life...