Wellness Check – Glorious Greens
Green is in. And for good reason. Green leafy vegetables offer a wealth of nutritional value including vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Unfortunately, many of us fail when it comes to getting the USDA’s minimum daily recommendation of 3 cups of dark green leafy...
Little Known Black History Fact – Wally Triplett: A History of On-Field Firsts
The National Football League will hold the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 24-26. The What We Need to Know Newsletter takes a look back at Little Known Black History Facts as they relate to African American football players, HBCUs and...
HBCU Corner – Diamond Johnson Not Selected in WNBA Draft-Social Media Reacts to the ‘Insanity’
Norfolk State guard Diamond Johnson, one of the most decorated players in HBCU women’s basketball, was not selected during the 2025 WNBA Draft.The omission comes despite widespread projections and strong performances that had many expecting to hear her name...
Wellness Check – Yoga Poses to Enhance Your Everyday Practice
Yoga is an ever-evolving lesson in growth and patience. There is always opportunity for growth, no matter if you’re just beginning or you’ve been practicing for years.If you’re new to yoga, then get to know the benefits and how to start.If you’re familiar with yoga...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black College Football and the NFL
Black College Football and the NFL The National Football League will hold the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 24-26. The What We Need to Know Newsletter takes a look back at Little Known Black History Facts as they relate to African American...
HBCU Corner – UAPB Graduate Zaay Green Drafted into WNBA, Makes College History
It’s a dream come true for Zaay Green, a University of Arkansas Pine Bluff graduate, who was drafted into the WNBA.This week Green, who is 25 years old, was selected in the WNBA draft in the third round by the Washington Mystics. Her selection marks a...
A $53,000 Tax Bill Almost Took Down This Business—Here’s How to Avoid It
Janet built her coaching business from scratch, handling everything herself—including her taxes. She thought, “Why pay for a tax strategist when I can find the information online?” For years, things seemed fine—until she opened that certified letter from the IRS. She...
Let Go and Let God
I know you have heard the phrase "LET GO AND LET GOD." Well, what does that really mean? Simply put, LET GO AND LET GOD means surrendering to God, letting Him have total control of a situation and getting out of His way. Period. Now for some, that is easier said than...
Wellness Check – These Inspiring Quotes By Black People Will Help You Find Hope Among the Chaos
The world seems upside down, unlike anything many of us have ever seen in our lifetime. If you’re feeling anxious and unsure of the future, know that this too shall pass. Read the words of those who experienced adversity and rose above it all to inspire us to...
Little Known Black History Fact – Guion “Guy” Bluford: First Black Astronaut in Space
Guion “Guy” Bluford made his dreams of flying among the stars a reality on this day in 1983, becoming the first African-American astronaut in space. Bluford logged well over 600 hours in space before retiring, and still managed to accomplish goals even beyond his...