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HBCU Corner – Alabama State Hornets Win with Last Second Hail Mary Pass
Alabama State, a No. 16 seed, advances from the First Four to the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament with the win and will face No. 1 overall seed Auburn on Thursday in Lexington, Kentucky. The game will tip at approximately 2:50 p.m. ET on CBS.The 2025 NCAA...
Wellness Check – Here’s How to Eat a Meal to Prevent Bloating
Growing up, we were taught to clean our plates. In the right portions, this can be a good thing. However, eating a plate full of food can leave us feeling full and bloated. The order in which you eat your foods can make a huge difference in how you feel after you...
Little Known Black History Fact – Robi Reed: Casting a Big Presence in Hollywood
Robi is one of the top casting directors in the film and TV industry, placing actors and actresses in roles for over three decades. She is the first African-American to be nominated for, and also win, an Emmy Award in the Casting category. Reed was born in Mount...
HBCU Corner – Research Shows Strong Mental Health Outcomes Among HBCU Students
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced the release of groundbreaking research showing students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) demonstrate significantly stronger mental health outcomes compared to their peers nationally, despite facing...
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