HBCU Corner – HBCU Technology Transfer Symposium Empowers Innovation, Economic Development
Representatives from nearly a dozen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) recently visited North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s campus to brainstorm ways to advance technology transfer and commercialization.N.C. A&T, The...
Wellness Check – 5 of Our Favorite Toxin-Free Products for Your Spring Cleaning
The beginning of spring marks a time of taking inventory of our space, getting rid of those things that don’t serve us anymore and doing a deep clean to start the new season. While well-intentioned, we sometimes clean our spaces with chemicals that can harm our...
Little Known Black History Fact – Toni Stone: From Neighborhood Tomboy to a Negro Leagues First
Toni “Tomboy” Stone was the first woman to play for a men’s professional baseball league. Although she was signed to save a lagging Negro League team’s ticket sales, she proved to be far more than just a novelty player. Marcenia Lyle Stone was born July 17, 1921 in...
HBCU Corner – New HBCU Matchup Set for 2025 Circle City Classic
The annual Circle City Classic Will Feature Two New Teams will include in September. Morgan State and Miles College will clash on Sept. 27 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It marks the first time both teams will play in the longtime HBCU classic. The bands —...
Wellness Check – Why You Should Be Drinking Make Matcha Tea and How to Make It
Although it has been around for centuries, green tea has increased in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. Green tea has several scientifically-proven health benefits. From its high antioxidant content to its toxin-flushing power, matcha green tea...
Little Known Black History Fact – Walker, Fowler, White, Grant, and Rube: Lead-Off Men in Desegregating Baseball
The first documented game between Black teams was played in 1859 – four years before President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery and six years before the conclusion of the Civil War. In the ensuing decades, players such as Fowler, Sol...
HBCU Corner – Black Colleges Ponder Their Future as Trump Makes Cuts to Education Dollars
The nation’s historically Black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs, are wondering how to survive in an uncertain and contentious educational climate as the Trump administration downsizes the scope and purpose of the U.S. Department of Education — while cutting...
Wellness Check – 4 Yoga Poses to Relieve Stiffness
Stiff muscles and joints can bring a productive day to a screeching halt. Keeping your body flexible makes performing daily tasks easier and prevents future injuries. Check out four of our favorite yoga poses to keep stiffness at bay. READ MORE
Little Known Black History Fact – Black Trailblazers in Baseball
As the Major League Baseball season is in the early days of this season, the WWNTK newsletter wanted to share some of the history of Black players in the game… Jackie Robinson may have been the first Black player in the American or National League, but the first Black...
HBCU Corner – HBCU Men’s All-Star Game: Team Love Edges Out Team Attles
In a thrilling showdown, Jordan Hinds, of Bluefield State, broke through the defense for a game-winning layup, leading Team Love to a 94-92 victory over Team Attles with only 3.9 seconds remaining during the 2025 HBCU Men's All-Star Game at Freeman Coliseum in San...