Racial segregation was still legal in the United States on February 1, 1960, when four African American college students sat down at this Woolworth counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. Politely asking for service at this “Whites only” counter, their request was...

The HBCU Basketball community is devastated by the news of Samuel "Sammy" Jackson's death. Jackson was the former head men's basketball coach at Fort Valley State University (FVSU).  He was found dead in Atlanta on Jan. 29, 2025, shortly after being reported missing...

A 529 plan is one of the most powerful tools for building a tax-advantaged future for your child’s education. From federal and often state tax-free growth to flexible usage options for K-12, college, and even student loans, these plans make saving for education a...

What does it mean to have a spiritual calling on your life?  Our first calling is to have a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.  After that, our calling is an occupation or way of life that you believe comes from God.  You can...

Congratulations! You’ve finished The Better Life Challenge! Today’s meditation focuses on grace. Grab a mat for our pilates workout. And this evening’s journal prompt encourages us to plan today for the future self we want to become.Although the challenge is over,...

The late Rudy Lombard and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement are little known, but that’s exactly how the activist and leader wanted it. The New Orleans native made history with a series of sit-ins in New Orleans, immortalizing himself and other activists...

We’re almost to the finish line of the Better Life Challenge! Today’s meditation begins a brand new series, The Gift of Gratitude, to set you on the path to experiencing grace and abundance. Let’s have some fun with bodyweight and jumping rope for today’s workout. End...

Xavier University of Louisiana is the first and only Black Catholic institution of higher learning in the United States. It was established in 1915, and several notable alumni have passed through its halls en route to a variety of high-profile careers. (READ MORE)

Xavier University of Louisiana is thrilled to announce that rowing will become an official university sport in fall 2025, breaking barriers as the first-ever varsity-level co-ed rowing program at an HBCU. This announcement follows the program’s third season as a club...

Welcome to day 21. Today is going to be amazing! Start the day with our meditation that reminds us to give attention to those thoughts that serve us. Get moving with a leg workout that will strengthen and tone. Lastly, our journal prompt helps us remember all that...