Spiritual Calling
In the Christian World, there is what we call a SPIRITUAL CALLING. That's when you feel so connected to your life's work, you know that connection had to have come from God and the Calling that He has on your life. Your Calling is usually closely tied to something you...
Over $1 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds: Are You One of the 1.1 Million Missing Out?
If you didn’t file your 2021 federal tax return, you might be leaving money on the table—literally. According to the IRS, over $1 billion in unclaimed federal income tax refunds from the 2021 tax year remain up for grabs. An estimated 1.1 million taxpayers haven’t...
Wellness Check – #BLKOWNED: The Mental Health Platform With You in Mind
There are tons of great mental platforms out there to help you cope with stress and anxiety. But have you ever wished the support you received looked and sounded more like you?Meet Alkeme, the new digital platform that is transforming the landscape of mental health...
Little Known Black History Fact – Shirley Horn: Here’s to Her Life
Shirley Horn was a classically trained pianist and vocalist who forged a friendship with jazz legend Miles Davis, enjoying a career resurgence in her late ‘40s. The Washington, D.C. native was born May 1, 1934. Horn began studying piano at the age of four. She studied...
HBCU Corner – 2025 Men’s and Women’s HBCU College Basketball All-Star Games Stream Live on Sunday, April 6
The fourth annual 2025 Men’s HBCU All-Star Game and the inaugural Women’s HBCU All-Star Game will stream live on Peacock and NBC Sports NOW on Sunday, April 6, from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. The men’s game begins at 1 p.m. ET, while the women’s game tips...
Wellness Check – 3 Moves to Strengthen Your Legs
When it comes to strength training, many people focus on upper-body workouts—bench presses, bicep curls, and shoulder presses—while neglecting their legs. However, training your lower body is just as important (if not more so) for overall fitness, strength, and...
Little Known Black History Fact – Ann Petry: Life on the Street
The late Ann Petry holds the distinction of being the first Black woman writer to sell over 1 million copies of a book. Her 1946 bestseller, The Street, focused on a single mother living on 116th Street in Harlem and was inspired by her time living in the famed New...
HBCU Corner – Leading Civil Rights Attorney Donates to First-Ever HBCU Hockey Program
Tennessee State University (TSU) made history by establishing the first-ever NCAA Division 1 Men’s Hockey program at an HBCU. In a significant show of support, renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump has donated $10,000 to assist the team’s fundraising efforts. TSU...
Wellness Check – The Meatless (But Hearty) Breakfast
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s true. But sometimes our choice of breakfast items can be so heavy that we have to fight all morning to stay awake after eating it.Here’s one of our weekend favorites. It’s an egg and sausage...
Little Known Black History Fact – Cheryl Mills: History-Making Attorney
Cheryl Mills made headlines in 1999 when she addressed the U.S. Senate during President Bill Clinton’s explosive impeachment trial. Attorney Mills, also made history by becoming the first Black person to address the Senate during an impeachment hearing. In December...