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Today marks the start of National Teacher Appreciation Week – a great opportunity to show teachers how much they matter to us. One great way to thank teachers is by supporting organizations that help them do their best work. I recently met with representative of one such organization, the Teachin

How are you spending your Cinco de Mayo? We are grilling, communing, and uplifting over here at the HBCUConnect House! This time last year we were at the Obama Rally held at OSU working and cheer

We have recently partnered with the largest Greek Event in the country to create an excellent opportunity for employers to interface with HBCU and Greek Fraternity/Sorority alumni from all over the co

Justin McIntosh is editor of Columbus Alive. These are a few of his favorite things. Numero, Eccentric Soul: The Capsoul Label Available at Spoonful Records, 116 E. Long St., Downtown Numero’

by Dr. Elwood Watson Lately, it seems that a person cannot pick up a newspaper, look through a magazine or peruse a website blog without coming across an article bemoaning the continuing devaluati

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a potent water-soluble antioxidant that plays a critical role in proper functioning of the body's immune system. A vitamin C-deficient diet can cause a condition called scurvy, which leads to anemia, poor wound healing, and gum disease, amongst other health problems. Vit

Many of us are looking for that certain umph to get us through the work week. One incentive is to focus on something that makes you happy and energized. Each day incorporate that something into you

Why is it acceptable to call someone skinny, but not okay to call someone fat? In a recent reflective blog I explain how I really feel about being called skinny. If you've ever experienced a drama

A deep desire to explore and grow has lit the adventure spark in many. In the case of Mindy Hill, she has embarked on a month-long trip to Jakarta, Indonesia, for the Exchange of a Lifetime project and cultural fellowship. Hill’s career objective is to assist underserved communities and work toward

To obtain adequate amounts of essential vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting antioxidants you should be consuming five or more servings of a variety of vegetables every day. Here are 5 specifi

Now is the perfect time to plan your Earth Day activities. Let's do something to invest in the future of our Earth! There are activities going on all over the world. Take a look at the Earth Day Network website to find out ways you and your family can get involved: http://www.earthday.org/

To mark the occasion of Her Majesty’s 87th birthday, we present 87 facts about Her Majesty The Queen. 1. Queen Elizabeth II is the fortieth monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of