Little Known Black History Fact – Robert Smalls
Robert Smalls first made history by escaping slavery by pretending to be a white ship’s captain, and sailing a boat to freedom during the American Civil War. Smalls was born April 5, 1839 to his white slave owner father, Henry McKee, and his mother Lydia Polite,...
HBCU Corner – HBCU Star Keeps Incredible Double-Double Streak Alive
Jamal Gibson continues to cement his place in HBCU basketball history, securing his 43rd consecutive double-double in Southern University at New Orleans’ (SUNO) 91-82 win over Wilberforce University. Gibson’s remarkable performance—26 points and 20...
Wellness Check – Day 7: The Better Life Challenge
Today is a beautiful day! As the new year gets into full swing, our meditation reminds us of the importance of slowing down for our well being. Roll out your mat for an empowering yoga sequence. Lastly, today's journal prompt takes you into your kitchen to make it...
Little Known Black History Fact – Sarah Bailey
Today, the Girls Scouts organization is made up of young girls from all races learning valuable life lessons, but that wasn’t always the case. The organization was desegregated via the efforts of Sarah Randolph Bailey, who began her mission in the mid ’30’s....
HBCU Corner – Morgan State University’s Fall Commencement Spotlighted the Positive Power of Adversity and Embracing Purpose
Wise words and exemplars of purpose, adversity and growth illuminated Talmadge L. Hill Field House amidst a brisk and overcast day today at the 11th Fall Commencement Exercises of Morgan State University. Glowing faces decorated the arena, and the warm spirit of...
Ministry Monday – Our Bodies Are Temples of God
In the bible, 1 Corinthians 6:19, the Apostle Paul said..."Do you know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own." Our bodies don't belong to us. Our bodies belong to God and...
Wellness Check – Day 4: The Better Life Challenge
Today is going to be a great day! Get your earbuds and get your mind ready to expect the good. Roll out your mat for a 10-minute yoga flow. And tonight, recap your day with today's journal prompt.
Little Known Black History Fact – Cherokee Bill
Cherokee Bill was an outlaw who committed a series of violent crimes across the Indian Territory of the 19th Century, around what is now known as Oklahoma. Bill’s name grew in infamy after running with a crew of Black Indian outlaws and he was hanged for his...
Wellness Check – Day 3: The Better Life Challenge
Welcome to day 3! The word that comes to mind for the day is “focus.” From the meditation to the workout to the journal prompt, we’re reminded to focus our minds and bodies toward our goals.Grab a pair of medium weights for this challenge. We’ll work the whole upper...
Little Known Black History Fact – Ada Louis Sipuel
The case of Sipuel v. The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma laid the early groundwork for other “separate but equal” cases such as the landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling. Ada Louis Sipuel’s racial discrimination case against the school was...