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HBCU Corner – ‘It’s Important Because It Doesn’t Exist’: First-Of-Its Kind HBCU Prep School Open in New York City
New York City officials opened the doors of a unique school Thursday: a first-of-its kind Historically Black College and University (HBCU) preparatory high school in a major U.S. city.“There's just not enough exposure to HBCUs across the country,” Principal Dr. Asya...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250 September 7, 1917: Artist Jacob Lawrence was born
Born in New Jersey and raised from the age of 13 in Harlem, this Northeast native had southern roots. He was the child of migrants who moved, together with millions of other African Americans, from the rural South to urban, industrialized Midwestern and Northeastern...
Wellness Check – 5 Yoga Poses to Build Knee Strength
As we age, it becomes easier to feel even small changes in our muscular strength and flexibility. Our knees are no exception. Building strength in the muscles, ligaments and tendons around the knees is essential for performing the most basic daily tasks, walking,...
HBCU Corner – The HBCU Crisis Democrats Can’t Ignore
A crisis is happening on HBCU campuses. Black men account for only 26% of HBCU students, the lowest level in nearly 50 years. The South, where 89% of HBCUs are located, has the lowest Black male college enrollment rate at just 33%. At Howard University, only 19% of...
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