Little Known Black History Fact – ‘Star Trek’ and TV’s First Interracial Kiss
The presence of interracial romantic relationships on television today have happened frequently enough that they’re no longer hot topics. For “Star Trek,” however, the cult classic sci-fi show featured American television’s first interracial kiss in 1968, which was a...
HBCU Corner – Luther Vandross Foundation to Raise Funds for HBCU Students
The Luther Vandross Foundation is thrilled to announce that its 2nd annual fundraiser will be held on May 4, 2024, at the Rivers Casino in Philadelphia, PA. The event aims to raise funds to support students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities...
Wellness Check – Rise and Shine: Do These Stretches Every Morning
How you start your day matters. Easing into the morning with quietness and intention can make the rest of your day unfold positively. It sets the tone, establishes momentum, and influences your mindset. Having a well-crafted morning routine can make all the...
Little Known Black History Fact – Jesse Eugene Russell
The world of cellular and wireless technology is constantly evolving, as much of our daily activities rely on that infrastructure. Jesse Eugene Russell, born April 26, 1948 in Nashville, Tenn., is known as the “Father of Digital Cellular Technology.” Russell was the...
HBCU Corner – Tennessee Lawmakers Dismantle HBCU’s Board of Trustees, to the Dismay of Students and Alumni
Black lawmakers, students and alumni of Tennessee State University are outraged that Gov. Bill Lee, in an unprecedented move, signed into law legislation that dismantled the storied historically Black college’s board of trustees. Calls for a new board began in 2023,...
Wellness Check – 4 Ways to Stop Procrastinating
Procrastination can be our biggest obstacle in achieving our goals. Adopt these small but powerful habits to keep stalling at bay. -Take that first step. Find the easiest thing to do to get the ball rolling.Commit to the task for 5 minutes. Set a timer to begin and...
Little Known Black History Fact – Claudette Colvin
Rosa Parks and her defiant act of refusing to give up her seat in December 1955 in Montgomery, Ala. helped push the Civil Rights Movement forward. Nine months before that incident however, Claudette Colvin stood up for her right to sit where she pleased on a...
HBCU Corner – A Complete History of HBCU Men’s Basketball in the NCAA tournament’s First Four and Play-In Games
Alcorn State made history in the early 1980s when it won the first-ever opening round game in NCAA tournament history. Since then, HBCUs have played in 27 out of the 38 opening round or First Four games (71 percent). From 2001-2010, an opening round, play-in game was...
Wellness Check – Work Every Muscle With This Two-Exercise Workout
Want a good workout without too much fuss? Try this two-exercise workout that works the arms, tones the legs and gets the heart rate up for a good cardio burnout. Do the following ascending ladder workout, beginning with 2 repetitions for each exercise. Then continue...
Little Known Black History Fact – Nancy Dupree
Nancy L. Dupree was a schoolteacher in Rochester, New York who came to the North with hopes of teaching America’s future. In her short time as a teacher, Ms. Dupree injected radical ideas into her daily curriculum which culminated in the release of a rare album...