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Little Known Black History Fact – Salute to Black Nurses: Estelle Massey Osborne – Guiding Black Nurses Up the Education Ladder
Born in 1901, Estelle Massey Osborne became the first Black woman to earn a master’s degree in nursing. But this isn’t the only fact that distinguishes her. Throughout her career, Osborne dedicated herself to improving the options available to Black nurses across the...
HBCU Corner – Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Addressed Lincoln (PA) University’s 2025 Graduating Class
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered the commencement address to the 2025 graduating class at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania on Sunday, May 4.The Democratic governor's message was focused on patriotism during uncertain times in the country.Lincoln University is a...
Wellness Check – 3 Delicious Side Dishes to Compliment Any Meal
Getting your daily recommended servings of vegetables doesn’t have to be boring. Skip the usual “salt and pepper” spices and reinvent your side dishes. Try these nutritious recipes.Roasted Broccoli with Balsamic-5 cups chopped broccoli (include the stems too for a...
Little Known Black History Fact – Salute to Black Nurses: Jessie Sleet Scales
Another pioneering African-American nurse was Jessie Sleet Scales, who in 1900 became America’s first Black public health nurse. Trained in Chicago, Scales moved to New York and, after trying unsuccessfully for months to find a job, became a district nurse for the...
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