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Little Known Black History Fact – Lou Brock: Speedy First Ballot Hall of Famer
For 19 seasons, Lou Brock thrilled MLB fans, first with the Chicago Cubs but most notably with the St. Louis Cardinals. “ Louis Clark Brock was born in El Dorado, Ark. to a family of sharecroppers, moving to Collinston, La. when he was a toddler. Brock was an...
HBCU Corner – Grambling State’s Mickey Joseph Proposes Transfer Portal ‘Buyout’ System to Support HBCUs
In a strategic move aimed at protecting HBCU athletic programs, Grambling State University‘s head football coach, Mickey Joseph, has proposed the creation of a ‘buyout’ system for players recruited through the NCAA’s transfer portal. This proposal is designed to help...
Wellness Check – The Workout Playlist: Blue-Eyed Soul – Volume 1
What is blue-eyed soul? It’s music by an artist, typically white, that has a soulful, funky sound. Yes, this is Blk and Fit, but good music is good music. Here are a few of our favorite blue-eyed soul hits that you should add to your walking or cool-down workout...
Little Known Black History Fact – Bob Gibson: MLB Pitching Great
Bob Gibson played 17 seasons in the MLB, becoming one of those most dominating and intimidating pitchers in the game. Nicknamed both “Gibby” and “Hoot,” the Omaha, Neb. native was born November 9, 1935. Gibson excelled at both basketball and baseball in high school,...
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