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Little Known Black History Fact – Viola Irene Desmond: A Stand Against Racist Canadian Seating Rules
Viola Irene Desmond became a part of Canadian history for her defiant act in 1946 against a racist movie theater’s seating policy. While Desmond didn’t see justice during her lifetime, Canada honored her in 2016 by making the late hairdresser and civil rights figure...
HBCU Corner – Alabama State University is One of First HBCUs to Offer Cannabis Certification Programs
Alabama State University continues to be "Where History is Made" as the University now is among the first Historically Black College or Universities (HBCUs) to offer cannabis education programs as elective study courses. ASU has five different online cannabis...
Wellness Check – 16 Foods That Help Lower Cortisol
Stress has become an almost inevitable part of life. Whether it’s work deadlines, personal responsibilities, or the constant buzz of technology, our bodies are often in a state of heightened alertness. This stress triggers the release of cortisol, a hormone produced...
Little Known Black History Fact – Our Eyes are Still Watching (and Reading) Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston was a novelist, folklorist and anthropologist most famous for her 1937 novel, “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” Hurston’s path to prominence came by way of hardship and savvy ingenuity, helping her become one of the most beloved literary figures of...
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