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Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: How Coretta Scott King Forged Her Own Legacy
When Martin Luther King Jr. was asked during a 1965 interview if he taught his wife, Coretta Scott King, about issues like world peace, he responded, “I think at many points she educated me.” In fact, Coretta Scott King took an interest in activism well before she...
HBCU Corner – U.S. Senators Warnock, Britt Introduce Bipartisan HBCU Research Bill
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) punch far above their weight.HBCUs enroll just 9 to 10 percent of Black undergraduates. They produce roughly 20 to 25 percent of all Black STEM graduates. Despite that impact, they receive less than 1 percent of the...
Wellness Check – The HIIT Workout to Burn Calories and Build Strength
If you’re looking for a quick, effective workout, then HIIT may be just what you need. HIIT, or high intensity interval training, is a short but intense workout designed to scorch calories by getting the heart pumping while toning at the same time. A typical HIIT...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: Patricia Bath-First African American Female Physician to Receive a Patent for a Medical Invention
Patricia Era Bath was born on November 4, 1942 in Harlem, New York to Rupert Bath, a Trinidadian immigrant and the first black motorman in the New York City subway system, and Gladys Rupert, a domestic worker. In 1959, while in high school at Charles Evans...
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