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HBCU Corner – “Uncle Nearest’s” Fawn Weaver to Speak at Grambling State’s Commencement
Entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Fawn Weaver has been announced as the Spring Commencement speaker at Grambling State University. The commencement is set to take place at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m....
Wellness Check – 5 Essentials to Help Advance Your Yoga Practice
If you’re new to yoga, then a great mat is all you need to start. But as you get further into your practice, you may find that you need a little more. Check out our list of essentials to invest in to grow your yoga routine and more.Blocks: Can’t quite reach the floor...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: April 27, 1860: The Rescue of Charles Nalle by Harriet Tubman
Charles Nalle was a twenty-eight year old freedom seeker, who escaped from his enslaver, Mr. Hasbrough, in Virginia using the Underground Railroad and ended up in Rensselaer County, NY. At first Charles worked as a teamster, then with Mr. Schram in Sandlake, and...
HBCU Corner – HBCU Players Signed as 2026 Undrafted Free Agents
For the third time since 2020, no players were selected in the NFL Draft directly from HBCU programs, continuing a concerning trend for the level. Despite a number of standout prospects across HBCU football, none heard their names called during a draft class loaded...
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