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Little Known Black History Fact – Lu Vason
Colorado’s Lu Vason, the creator of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, was a fixture in the Greater Denver community, using his rodeo events to preserve the legacy of Black cowboys and their rightful place in the history of rodeo. Vason held the first of his...
HBCU Corner – UNCF Supports President’s Budget, Strongly EncouragesCongress to Act Swiftly
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) has expressed strong support for President Biden’s budget legislation, which prioritized urgent needs for our country—with an emphasis on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is...
Wellness Check – Signs You or Your Loved One Have Had a Stroke
A stroke, also called a cerebrovascular accident, is when damage occurs to the brain from an interruption or reduction of its blood supply. Brain cells begin to die in minutes so prompt treatment by a doctor is crucial. Signs of a person actively having a...
Little Known Black History Fact – Muhammad Ali and the Iraq Hostage Crisis
In 1990, boxing icon Muhammad Ali was not the formidable fighter he once was but he was still a powerful figure. Using his legendary status and his own goodwill, Ali helped secure the release of 15 U.S. hostages taken by late Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein. The August...
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