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Little Known Black History Fact – The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day. Although it has long been celebrated in the African American community, this monumental event remains largely unknown to most Americans.On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night...
HBCU Corner – B2T Summit Ignites Bold Vision for Financial Empowerment Among HBCU Students
What began as a senior capstone project at Virginia Union University has grown into a transformative movement now gaining national attention. Rodney Manning Jr., a May 2025 graduate of Virginia Union University (VUU), launched FOCUS (Financially Optimistic College Men...
Wellness Check – 5 Things to Avoid at Bedtime to Get a Good Night’s Rest
Attention, insomniacs. What you do before you hit the sack could be keeping you up at night. Here are 5 things to avoid doing, eating or drinking when it’s time to get some zzz’s.High-fat, heavy foods. Eating greasy, fatty foods before bed can not only make you feel...
Little Known Black History Fact – Happy Black Music Month! THESE ARE THE BREAKS!
In the late 70s and early 80s, young African Americans living in New York were developing another new sound that combined elements of Caribbean musical techniques with the blues, R&B, soul, jazz and funk. It used turntables and mixing board sets and took them to...
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