Lady Tigers Win Black College Invitational Title With 66-62 Victory Over Bowie State
PETERSBURG, Va. – The Benedict College Lady Tigers won the Black College Invitational Championship on Saturday with a 66-62 victory over Bowie State.
The Lady Tigers (19-9 overall) outscored Bowie State 12-2 to end the second quarter and take a 40-31 lead at the half. Benedict increased its lead to as much as 15 points, 52-37, in the third quarter...
Social media is trying to sell you on lymphatic drainage massage. Is that really something you need?
By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact
You probably know about your circulatory system and your immune system. But there’s a lesser known system that helps defend against disease and works alongside the heart and vessels that pump blood throughout your body. It’s called the lymphatic system.
You may have heard about it recently in connection with the purported benefits of lymphatic drainage, which...
Norfolk State’s Kevon King Headed to NFL HBCU Showcase
NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk State running back Kevon King has been selected to participate in the 2026 NFL HBCU Showcase, the National Football League announced.
The event, held in partnership with the Black College Football Hall of Fame and NFL International, will take place March 28-30 in Ashburn, Va., with the on-field workouts scheduled for Monday, March 30 at the Washington Commanders' practice...
Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP) Seeks Transparency in Vendor Selection for Pittsburgh NFL Draft Weekend
On Thursday, the Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP), in conjunction with the Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable (CEIR), released a statement seeking transparency and an outline for how vendors were chosen to participate in the upcoming NFL Draft weekend hosted in the city of Pittsburgh. Addressed to Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor, Allegheny Chief Executive Sara Innamorato, and the NFL...
What’s Trending in Travel in 2026
(Feature Impact) After years of fast-paced itineraries and social media-inspired vacations, travelers are looking to slow down in 2026, instead focusing on more personal, immersive experiences.
That’s not to say Americans will be looking to travel any less – just more intentionally. Despite economic, political and cultural shifts, travel shows no signs of slowing down this year. In fact, according...
The historical significance of Match Day and why Morehouse went above and beyond for the next generation of physicians
By Brandon Caldwell/Originally published by theGrio
Since 1952, the National Resident Matching Program has helped shepherd fourth-year medical students across the United States by matching applicants’ preferences with U.S. residency positions.
Ask any doctor who has undergone the process knows what the third Friday of March signifies. It is the culmination of a process that began in the fall of the final year of...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 40 points as Thunder Outpace the Wizards, 132-111
By Brandon Walker for Urban Media Today
Washington, DC—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points on 17-of-27 shooting. Isaiah Hartenstein totaled 20 rebounds and 10 assists. The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Washington Wizards 132-111 Saturday evening at Capital One Arena for their 11th straight win.
Alex Sarr led the scoring for the Wizards (16-54) with a 15-foot basket. AJ Mitchell answered with...
The Second Round of March Madness Comes to an End with Duke and Illinois on top
By Ron Pitts for Urban Media Today
#1 seed Duke Blue Devils face #9 Texas Christian University Horn Frogs
#1 seed Duke Blue Devils faced off with #9 TCU Horn Frogs for an opportunity to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, in a predominantly Duke crowd, only 3 hours from home. Coach Jon Scheyer and the...
Black women are the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs, but what’s driving the trend?
By Kay Wicker/Originally published by theGrio
Black women have become the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the country.
According to the latest The Impact of Women Businesses report from Wells Fargo, between 2024 and 2025, Black women-owned employer businesses grew by 13%, and their revenue was up almost 6%. Meanwhile, Black women-owned businesses without employees grew by 13%, and revenue surged by 8%. (This...
Clemson Tigers Falls Short in the First Round to Iowa Hawkeyes, 67-61
By Ron Pitts for Urban Media Today
Coach Brad Brownell’s Tigers got off to a slow start in the first half with several point-blank misses in the paint at the basket. The Tigers trailed the Hawkeyes by as much as 12 points led by a combination of #11 Kael Combs (11points) and #8 Bennett Stirtz (8 points). However, Clemson’s gritty...
