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Introducing ‘Friendsmas’ and Four Simple Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

Introducing ‘Friendsmas’ and Four Simple Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues, Opinion, Wellness Advice from Dr. Danielle Hairston /

Wellness Advice from Dr. Danielle Hairston The holidays can be tough, but with a little self-care and creativity, they can also be meaningful and uplifting, advises Danielle Hairston, M.D., psychiatrist and assistant professor at Howard University. Hairston provides practical tips on how to create a fulfilling holiday season by setting boundaries, managing expectations, and embracing new […]

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T.C. Taylor, Jackson State worked hard to write storybook finish to Celebration Bowl

Football, Jackson State, Opinion /

A game that some predicted to be close was never in doubt as SWAC champion Jackson State handled MEAC winner South Carolina State 28-7 to win the 2024 edition of the Celebration Bowl and its first HBCU national championship since 1996. The Tigers led wire-to-wire and never were seriously challenged in spite of having to

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LeBron James Is Starting To Look His Age On The Court — And It’s Okay

Culture, Opinion, Sports /

Year 22. That’s right, it’s the 22nd year of LeBron James’ incredible NBA career. To put this in context, I graduated from college 13 years ago. James’ first season was my sophomore year of high school. At this point, I sport almost a fully grey beard. That’s how long James has been a professional athlete.

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My Issues With The NBA All-Star Game: Do The Players Even Care Anymore?

Culture, Opinion, Sports /

The current NBA All-Star Game product is the epitome of “we’re losing recipes.” Last year, I made the grave mistake of watching the All-Star Game, and boy was it horrid. The game ended 186-211 in favor of the Eastern Conference. The game took playing no defense to all-time lows. It just wasn’t compelling. And that’s

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Why ‘Inside The NBA’ Will Change ESPN’s NBA Coverage Forever

Culture, Opinion, Sports /

Basketball fans nationwide can finally let out a collective sigh of relief. Inside The NBA isn’t going anywhere. The legendary basketball pre and post-show is the best ever. Known for its comedy, many times more than for its game coverage, the chemistry on-screen is second to none. With this past summer’s bidding wars between streamers

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A Scholar of HBCUs Shines a Harsh Light on the Institutions

A Scholar of HBCUs Shines a Harsh Light on the Institutions, Books, Opinion /

By Sara Weissman Joseph L. Jones has spent his entire educational career at historically Black colleges and universities: He earned his bachelor’s degree at Philander Smith College (now University), completed his Ph.D. at Clark-Atlanta University and spent a little over a year as president of Arkansas Baptist College. He now serves as an associate professor

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Harris, Trump tied in North Carolina with Helene weighing on voters’ minds

Former President Donald Trump, Harris Trump tied in North Carolina with Helene weighing on voters’ minds, Opinion, Politics, Vice President Kamala Harris /

By Juliann Ventura Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck-and-neck in North Carolina, as the aftermath of Hurricane Helene weighs on voters’ minds, according to a new Elon University Poll. The poll found that Trump and Harris are tied in support among registered voters in the state, with each sitting at 46 percent. Nine percent said they support

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Trump edges out Harris by 1 point in battleground Wisconsin survey

Opinion, Politics, Trump edges out Harris by 1 point in battleground Wisconsin survey /

By Sarah Fortinsky Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are nearly tied in a new survey of likely Wisconsin voters. The USA Today/Suffolk University poll, released Monday, shows Trump leading Harris by 1 point, 48 to 47 percent, among likely voters in Wisconsin — a key battleground state that could help determine the election. The survey shows a large gender

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Key issues facing voters in the 2024 general election

Key issues facing voters in the 2024 general election, Opinion, Politics /

By Megan Sayles As election day draws near, Black voters face a pivotal moment, as candidates at national, state and local levels take distinct approaches to addressing critical issues, like health disparities, wealth gaps, reproductive rights, voter suppression and education. With a polarizing presidential race, tight races in Congress and contentious ballot measures, it becomes

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