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Little Known Black History Fact – Al Jarreau
The loss of jazz vocalist legend Al Jarreau sent ripples throughout the music world after news of his passing in February 2017. The legendary singer enjoyed a history-making career, becoming the first artist to win a Grammy Award across three different...
HBCU Corner – HBCU Doctoral Student Wins National Education Award
DeeAnne Miree, an accomplished principal and doctoral student at Tennessee State University, has been named the 2024 recipient of the National Distinguished Principals Award for Tennessee. The honor is awarded by the National Association of Elementary School...
Wellness Check – Level Up: Full Body Workout
What You Need to Know: Strength training is more than just a way to build muscle—it’s a key component of overall fitness, supporting everything from bone density to mental health. However, if you’re not progressively challenging your muscles, you may hit a plateau and...
Little Known Black History Fact – Mike Ilitch
Mike Ilitch, the founder of Little Caesar’s Pizza and owner of two major Detroit sports franchises, passed away in 2017 at the age of 87. Stories of Ilitch’s generosity surfaced in the wake of his passing, as it was revealed that the owner of the Detroit Red Wings and...
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