HBCU Corner – NCCU Launches the Nation’s First HBCU AI Institute
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is making sure that the future of AI is as inclusive as it is innovative.Supported by a $1 million dollar Google.org grant, NCCU’s new Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Equity Research (IAIER) will offer up to 200...
Wellness Check – 35-Minute Post-Christmas Workout
We hope you have a Merry Christmas, a day filled with love, gratitude for your health and overwhelming happiness. Now it’s time to take care of your body with this post-holiday workout. Grab your weights, a mat and water bottle and work it out at BlkandFit.com....
Little Known Black History Fact – Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke was one of soul music’s greatest talents. The “King of Soul” is largely credited with bridging the gap between pop and soul music using his roots in gospel to influence his formidable vocal talents.Cooke was born January 22, 1931 in Clarksdale, Miss. but was...
HBCU Corner – Black College Football Hall of Fame Announces Induction of Six HBCU Legends
The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced its 16th Class today – the Class of 2025. Six inductees were selected from a list of 28 Finalists who had been determined earlier by the BCFHOF Selection Committee.The Black College Football Hall of Fame Class...
Wellness Check – What’s in Season: Ginger
Ginger is a root vegetable that is related to cardamom and turmeric. A native plant of Asia, ginger is used as a food flavoring and has many medicinal properties.Benefits of gingerA Natural Anti-InflammatoryGinger contains potent anti-inflammatory compounds called...
Little Known Black History Fact – Kru People
In the mid-1800’s, West Africa’s Kru tribe was known among slave traders and colonialists for their resistance to capture and enslavement. They were also invaluable to merchants who visited the region because of their knowledge of the rough coastal waters of the...
HBCU Corner – HBCU Launches $15M Fundraising Campaign in Celebration of 150th Anniversary
As Alabama A&M University gears up for its monumental 150th Anniversary in 2025, the institution has officially kicked off its Torch Bearer Campaign. The campaign aims to raise an impressive $15 million through individual contributions over the next year. This...
Wellness Check – Yoga Poses to Ease Back Pain
Standing or even sitting too long can cause back pain that can hinder you daily activities. These featured poses are excellent for relieving pressure from the spine, stretch and strengthen the muscles of the back. Grab a mat, a blanket or bolster and try yoga...
Little Known Black History Fact – Autherine Lucy
Autherine Lucy became the first Black student to desegregate the University of Alabama on this day in 1956 despite violent threats from rioting white mobs. Lucy, who was ultimately expelled from the school on a weak technicality, re-entered the school in the ’80’s and...
HBCU Corner – Michael Vick to Become Head Coach at Norfolk State
Michael Vick will soon be the latest former NFL great to take over an HBCU program as he has been hired by Norfolk State University. Norfolk State University — a Virginia-based HBCU and member of the Division I Football Championship Subdivision — has hired...