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Little Known Black History Fact – Yasuke, The First Black Samurai
The samurai has maintained an image of fierceness, mystery, and honor across the mediums of film and literature. While the samurai is a synonymous figure within Japanese culture, an upcoming film will turn its focus on Yasuke, who is said to be the first Black...
HBCU Corner- Presidents of Raleigh HBCUs Push City Council For More Funding For Their Universities
The leaders of both of Raleigh’s HBCUs met with the city’s Economic Development and Innovation Committee to discuss how their institutions can get more city funding. President Paulette Dillard of Shaw University and Interim President Marcus Burgess of Saint...
Wellness Check – Got Fiber? Here are 10 Foods You Should be Eating
Fiber, often overlooked, is one of the most essential components of a balanced diet. Unlike other nutrients that our bodies digest and absorb, fiber passes through the digestive system mostly intact, providing unique benefits that contribute to overall health. Despite...
Little Known Black History Fact – Cherokee Bill
Cherokee Bill was an outlaw who committed a series of violent crimes across the Indian Territory of the 19th Century, around what is now known as Oklahoma. Bill’s name grew in infamy after running with a crew of Black Indian outlaws and he was hanged for his crimes at...
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