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HBCU Corner – Chris Paul’s HBCU Classic Returns, Bigger and Bolder in D.C.
The Chris Paul HBCU Classic is rolling into Washington, D.C., and CareFirst Arena is about to feel like the epicenter of Black college basketball for one packed weekend.Nine programs and a future Hall of Famer’s vision are coming together on Dec. 4-5 for an event the...
Wellness Check – Signs You May Want to Go Gluten-Free
Occasional bloating after a night of pizza is normal, but if it becomes a regular occurrence, then it may be time to consider cutting the gluten out of your diet.What is gluten?Gluten is a group of proteins found primarily in wheat, barley, and rye. It helps give...
Black America-Know Your History: August 11, 1965: The Watts Riots Began
On Wednesday, August 11, 1965, Marquette Frye, a 21-year-old black man, was arrested for drunk driving on the edge of Los Angeles’ Watts neighborhood. The ensuing struggle during his arrest sparked off 6 days of rioting, resulting in 34 deaths, over 1,000 injuries,...
HBCU Corner – Baltimore Receives Record Economic Impact from the CIAA
The city of Baltimore and the CIAA are celebrating a record $33.6 million economicimpact from the 2026 basketball tournament, another sign of the value HBCUs continue to create for host cities.The figure marks the highest economic impact in the...
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