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Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: The Spotlight is on Olaudah Equiano, the First Black Author to Publish a Best-Selling Memoir in Britain
As WWNTK continues our salute to National Library Week, we will also salute African American or African writers. Black writers during the slave and revolutionary eras (roughly 1760s–1830s) utilized poetry, narratives, and letters to challenge slavery and assert...
HBCU Corner – Lane College Appoints Donald Comer as President
Lane College appointed Donald Comer as President, officially naming him the school’s 11th President after he served as interim President since July 2024. The move gives the Jackson, Tennessee HBCU a clearer leadership path at a time when continuity matters, especially...
Wellness Check – Yoga Foundations: Revolved Chair
If you adopt a regular yoga practice, you know the benefits of chair pose. This balancing pose is a great strength-builder for the lower body, toning the thighs, hips, and butt muscles. Chair pose is also good for those who sit at a computer often. It eases...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: The 2026 National Library Week is this week, April 19–25. Today the Black America 250 Spotlight is on the trailblazing, historic Librarian, Dr. Carla Hayden.
This year’s theme is "Find Your Joy," celebrating the joy and diverse resources found at libraries. This week’s celebrations highlight libraries as "third spaces" for community connection, creativity, and lifelong learning. I’ve never withheld my love of books, nor my...
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