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Little Known Black History Fact – Black America-Know Our History: July 25, 1916-‘Black Inventor Garrett Morgan’s Gas Mask Saved Lives in a Cleveland Tunnel Explosion
It was around 3 AM on July 25, 1916, when African-American inventor, Garrett Augustus Morgan, grabbed attention when he used one of his inventions, the gas mask, to rescue City of Cleveland workers trapped during an explosion in an underground tunnel located 250 feet...
HBCU Corner – ‘With a Heavy Heart,’ South Carolina State’s Provost Announces Resignation
S.C. State University’s Provost, Frederick Evans, has resigned. The announcement was delivered via email to his colleagues the evening of July 16. Mr. Evans was appointed as interim provost in 2021, and permanently took on the role in 2023, leading the...
Wellness Check – A Taste of Brunch at Home
Brunch has become one of the most anticipated outings of the week. But let’s be real. Sometimes breakfast in bed is better. Try these egg and egg-free brunch favorites at home.Simple Eggs for One2 cage-free eggs1 tbsp. heavy cream1 tbsp. butterSalt & pepper READ...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America-Know Your History: July 21, 1924-The Birth Date of Mr. Chuck Stone: Tuskegee Airman, Journalist, History Maker and Chronicler
Charles “Chuck” Stone, Jr., pioneering African American Newspaper Columnist, Editor Author and Professor, was born July 21, 1924 to Charles and Madeline Stone in St. Louis, Missouri. Soon after, the family moved to Connecticut where Stone’s mother worked for the...
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