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Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250- September 20, 2007: Protest in Support of the Jena 6
The Jena Six refers to a group of six Black teenagers from Jena, Louisiana, who were arrested in 2006 following an altercation with a white classmate, Justin Barker. The incident escalated amidst rising racial tensions at Jena High School, which had a predominantly...
HBCU Corner – Christian School Apologizes After Announcer Compares South Carolina State Students to Criminals
South Carolina State University (SCSU) has received a formal apology from Christ Church Episcopal School (CCES) following a comment made by a public address announcer that many considered “disrespectful.” The incident occurred during a Friday night football game, just...
Wellness Check – 4 Common Causes of Migraines
Migraines are a common problem among Americans. Many have migraines that are so debilitating that they miss work and important events to nurse the pain. Medications can provide some relief, but researchers believe the pain can caused by a number of surprising factors....
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250 September 17, 1983, 20-Year-Old Vanessa Williams Becomes the First Black Woman to Win the Miss America Crown in the Pageant’s 63-year History.
For the competition’s first 30 years, Black women weren’t even allowed to become contestants. Less than a year later, on July 23, 1984, Williams gave up her crown after nude photos of her surfaced. The photos were reportedly shot when she worked for a photographer...
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