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Little Known Black History Fact – Hughes Allison: Original Creator of the Black Detective in Literature
The name Hughes Allison isn’t widely known but at a time, he was one of the most promising Black writers of his era. Allison’s most notable milestone as a writer is that he crafted the first Black detective story, which was part of his larger aim to shatter Black...
HBCU Corner – HBCU Achieves Record-Breaking Graduate Enrollment Following College Reinstatement
Winston-Salem State University is celebrating a historic milestone as it announces its highest graduate student enrollment, reaching 590 students for the Fall 2024 semester. This achievement reflects a remarkable 14.3% increase from the previous year’s enrollment of...
Wellness Check – Is Your Immunity Low? Do Our Self Check & Fix It
Flu season is here. That’s why it’s so important that your body’s immunity is in tip-top shape to be able to handle anything that comes its way. How do you know if your immunity is strong? Ask yourself a few questions:Do you:Eat a diet high in processed or sugary...
Little Known Black History Fact – Norman Lewis: Abstract Expressionist
Norman Lewis was an influential Harlem painter whose work helped innovate the abstract expressionist style he was best known for. Lewis didn’t achieve mainstream fame for a variety of reasons but never geared his work to secure commercial success or critical...
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