Sports
SWAC in Atlanta, MEAC in Norfolk
Basketball tournaments get underway this week in Atlanta (SWAC) and Norfolk, VA. (MEAC) as these leagues determine who will advance to the NCAA Div. I Big Dances. The same two teams are on top of […]
Month: March 2025
Sports
Lady Bears trounce Tuskegee, win second straight SIAC title
ATLANTA – On Saturday, Miles left no doubt about which women’s basketball program is the most dominant in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Featuring a swirling defense and offensive strikes from all over the floor, the […]
Sports
Who is next line after Eddie George? Tennessee State has options, but two are clear
by Chris Stevens For Tennessee State football, it’s back to the drawing board after Eddie George accepted the head coach position at Bowling Green. George, the former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL running back, was successful at […]
Sports
Bryce Young began to learn to interpret ‘country’ speech at Alabama
By Mark Inabinett Xavier Legette’s country accent stepped into the spotlight when the Carolina Panthers picked the South Carolina wide receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft. “They been dragging it all over social media,” Legette said at his introductory press […]
Health
Five Biology Students Accepted into Top 10 Medical School – Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
(LEFT – RIGHT): Cherie-Akilah Browne, Major: Pre-Medicine, Achievements Include:President of Art & Soul, Research Scholar; Lily Jasmine Notice, Major: Pre-Medicine, Achievements Include: Miss UNCF of Oakwood, President of the Oakwood Surgical Interest Association, Research Scholar, Tutor for STEM Success Academy; Mayah Seal, Major: Pre-Medicine, Achievements Include: Miss OU Senior, Teacher’s […]
Health
WARNING: Cancer-Causing Toxins Found in Popular Hair Braids
by Dr. Phillip Gould For many people, braided hairstyles are more than just fashion,- they’re a time-tested tradition that makes hair care easier. Sometimes, it’s a t’s a pre-vacation ritual, a protective hairstyle during the summer […]
Health
Why Black People Should Be Using Music to Boost Brain Health
by Dominique Lambright Music has always been at the heart of Black culture—a tool for storytelling, healing, resistance, and celebration. Whether through gospel’s soul-stirring harmonies, jazz’s improvisational brilliance, hip-hop’s rhythmic storytelling, or African drumming’s communal power, […]
Health
Beef Tallow: The Ancient Secret for Radiant Skin
by Jade Curtis Natural skincare enthusiasts are rediscovering a traditional remedy that has stood the test of time: beef tallow. Once a staple in skin care routines, beef tallow is making a comeback for its nourishing and healing […]
Religion
Birmingham church choir named nation’s best
By Greg Garrison The New Hope Baptist Church Mass Choir of Birmingham was recently named the top choir in the nation at the Sound Awards in Dallas. “This choir is magnificent,” said the Rev. Gregory L. […]
Culture
Is DOGE closing an iconic Alabama civil rights site? ‘History is not for sale,’ Sewell says
By Heather Gann The Montgomery Bus Station, which houses the historic Freedom Rides Museum, was included in a list published Tuesday by the U.S. General Services Administration of more than 400 federal buildings and properties to […]