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Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250 November 7, 1989: Two African American Firsts in Politics
On November 7, 1989, in New York, former Manhattan borough president David Dinkins, a Democrat, was elected New York City’s first African American mayor. In Virginia, Lieutenant Governor Douglas Wilder, also a Democrat, became the first elected African American state...
HBCU Corner – MacKenzie Scott Makes Another Donation to Virginia State
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $50 million to Virginia State University, the largest single gift in the school's history.This donation follows a previous $30 million gift from Scott to the university in 2020.Scott, the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos,...
Wellness Check – The Full-Body Workout to Build All Your Major Muscles
Grab one medium or heavy weight and a mat for this full-body workout. Remember to focus on your form while engaging the muscles throughout each move.Perform 10-12 reps for each exercise. Aim to complete 4-5 rounds. READ MORE
Little Known Black History Fact – November 6, 1990: Sharon Pratt Dixon became the first African American Woman to Serve as Mayor of a Major American City
In 1990, in her first bid for public office, Sharon Pratt Dixon was elected mayor of Washington, D.C., following Marion S. Barry, Jr., whose term in office was described as “marred by drug and corruption scandals.” With her election Dixon became the first...
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