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Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: October 28, 1798: The Birth of Levi Coffin, “Founder” or “President” of the Underground Railroad
Levi Coffin was not Black, but he played a very important role in African-American history. Levi Coffin first saw shackled slaves when he was seven years old, working in the field with his father. While he may not have realized it at that moment, he would spend...
HBCU Corner – ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Celebrates Alabama’s HBCU Culture During Magic City Classic Weekend
In front of a roaring crowd dressed in maroon, white, old gold and black, one of ESPN’s most popular shows expressed a commitment to historically Black colleges and universities in Alabama.“First Take” host Stephen A. Smith filmed a live show at Birmingham’s Legion...
Wellness Check – 4 Yoga Poses to Hit Your Love Handles
Looking to trim those love handles? Ditch the crunches and get on the mat.Yoga is an excellent way to sculpt and tone your side abdominals, creating a stronger, more balanced core.Try a few of our favorite poses at BlkandFit.com. READ MORE
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250 October 26, 1911-The birth of the Woman regarded as the Greatest Gospel Singer in the World, Mahalia Jackson
The woman who would one day be called the greatest gospel singer in the world was born in New Orleans on October 26, 1911. Her childhood home was a three-room house in the Black Pearl section of the city. It was a tiny space, home not only to little "Halie," and her...
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