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Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250- September 25, 1861-U.S. Naval Secretary Gideon Welles Authorized the Enlistment of “Runaway” Slaves into the Naval Service
African-Americans were enlisted in limited numbers into the pre-Civil War navy and this continued as the war began. With the publicity surrounding the "contrabands" congregating around Union installations during the first six months of the war, the Secretary of...
HBCU Corner – Nike Pays Tribute to HBCUs with Air Max ’95 Release
Nike is once again shining a spotlight on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with its latest Yardrunners project. This time, the Swoosh pulls up with a bold collection of Air Max ’95s dedicated to four iconic HBCU institutions.Since 2020, Nike has...
Wellness Check – 5 Simple Solutions to a Green Kitchen
If you think it’s difficult to live greener, think again. There are many small, eco-friendly steps that you can incorporate into your daily life to reduce waste and save money too. Here are five simple items and changes to have and implement in your kitchen.Water...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: September 24, 1957-An Executive Order Signed by President Dwight Eisenhower, Sent Federal Troops to Maintain Order and Peace during the Integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas
On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that segregated schools were "inherently unequal" and ordered that U.S. public schools be desegregated "with all deliberate speed."Within a week of the 1954 decision, Arkansas was one of two...
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