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Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: April 10-11, 1968-The Passage and Signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Law
On April 4, 1968, civil rights leader and activist Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Following his assassination, amid a wave of riots in more than 100 cities across the United States, President Lyndon Johnson (LBJ) increased pressure on...
HBCU Corner – Fun, Popular HBCU Tradition Returns to the FAMU Campus
At Florida A&M University, Be Out Day is more than an event. It is a tradition. Each spring, students gather on campus for one of the most anticipated HBCU experiences of the year. In 2026, that tradition continued with music, food, and community at the center of...
Wellness Check – The Workout: Legs and Glutes
Looking to get shapely, strong legs? This workout is for you! These exercises are great at strengthening and toning the entire lower body. Do each exercise for 60 seconds, with a 15-second break between exercises. Shoot for 3-5 sets.The Exercises:Pulse squatsSide...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: April 8, 1974-Hank Aaron Hammered Historic 715th Home Run to Break Babe Ruth’s Record
Baseball is a game of inches, but it is also a game of numbers. On April 8, 1974, Number 44 hit Number 715. Every baseball fan in America knew what that meant: Hank Aaron had just surpassed Babe Ruth to claim the career home-run record. The Atlanta Constitution...
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