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HBCU Corner – Basketball and Black Excellence: HBCU All-Star Game Heads to Indianapolis During Final Four Weekend
The heart of college basketball will beat with an unprecedented rhythm of Black excellence in 2026 as Indianapolis hosts the historic Fifth Annual HBCU All-Star Game.The event, slated for April 2-5, 2026, during the Men’s NCAA Final Four weekend, promises a national...
Wellness Check – Just Desserts
Love sweets but want healthier options? We can help. Desserts don’t have to be all bad news. As healthy lifestyles become more commonplace, the food industry is meeting demand.Fruit is naturally sweet and much better than sugar. Add healthy nuts and seeds to desserts...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: Passed by Congress February 26, 1869, and ratified February 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment Granted African American Men the Right to Vote
To former abolitionists and to the Radical Republicans in Congress who fashioned Reconstruction after the Civil War, the 15th Amendment, enacted in 1870, appeared to signify the fulfillment of all promises to African Americans. Set free by the 13th amendment, with...
HBCU Corner – Morgan State Homecoming Shows the Economic Power of HBCUs
HBCU Homecoming has long been celebrated for culture, tradition, and football—but at Morgan State University, it is also proving to be big business. According to a recent economic impact study, Morgan State Homecoming generated nearly $19 million for the City of...
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