Robert W. Bogle Confirmed to PASSHE Board of Governors
Robert W. Bogle the President and CEO of the Philadelphia Tribune newspaper, a proud Cheyney University alumnus and long-time chairman of the Cheyney University Council of Trustees has been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate to become a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher…
Shedding My American Skin: The Dangers of Being Too Woke
A quick Google search will tell you that the Oxford English meaning of the word ‘woke’ is: “alert to injustice in society, especially racism”. It’s an adjective meant to describe the socially aware but has also become a trendy buzzword meant to describe a millennial/generation…
The Wet Wand: A Natural Hair Care Wonder
Philadelphia, PA – The natural hair care journey is filled with beautiful twists and coaxial curves. However, for those on the journey, every day may not be sunshine. But it can be thanks to Award-Winning Cosmetologist, Salon Owner and Inventor, Michele Nathan. Nathan created the…
Black Nurse Practitioner Launches Training Platform For Students Interested in the Profession
Nationwide — Dr. Patrice Little, a Family Nurse Practitioner in Georgia, has launched NP Student Magazine and a platform called NP Student University to help current nursing students and new graduates to better navigate their education and fill critical educational gaps. COVID-19 has disrupted nursing…
Black Mom, Former Inmate Who Won a Grant From Beyonce, Expands Children’s Underwear Line
Nationwide — Yolanda Perkins, founder and CEO of Undies by BlendiTone, a line of underwear for children of color, has overcome a lot of obstacles in her life. She has transformed herself from being incarcerated in prison to a successful entrepreneur who promotes representation for…
Despite Having Dyslexia, These Twin Brothers Earned Over $2.5M in Scholarships
Nationwide — Brin and Nial Wilson, twin brothers from Shreveport, Louisiana who have overcome the challenges of dyslexia, were offered over $2.5 million in college scholarships. The brothers, who graduated last year from Captain Shreve High School, had always done well in their math and…
200-Year Old Historically Black Community in Michigan Continues to Struggle After Years of Disenfranchisement and Racial Inequity
Nationwide — If you live in one of 10 contiguous South Oakland County, Michigan suburbs (one of the wealthiest counties in the United States), you are living on the stolen land and looted lives of a historically Black community called Royal Oak Township, dating back…
Master P’s son commits to HBCU over larger Division I schools
The son of rapper turned mogul Percy Miller, better known as “Master P,” plans to enroll Tennessee State University instead of several other institutions interested in recruiting him. Over the weekend, the Tennessean reported that Hercy Miller, 19, committed to play basketball at Tennessee State…
George Floyd kin joins protest anthem album project
NEW YORK (AP) — Before a late night rehearsal in December, Terrence Floyd couldn’t remember the last time he squatted on a drum throne, sticks in hand and ready to perform. Surely, he said, it had not happened since his brother, George Floyd, died at…
Black-Owned Fish Fry Restaurant With Locations Inside Several Walmarts Launches Franchise Opportunity
Nationwide — ‘Now that’s good eatin!’, the tag line for Joe’s Gourmet Fish Fry. This product is a golden light delicious seafood coating ready for your fish, shrimp, and vegetables. The Joe’s Gourmet brand is a dynamic one with restaurants right inside several Walmart stores…
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