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California Will Have Its First HBCU This Upcoming School Year

The first historically Black college is headed to California this year. National College Resources (NCR) and Huston-Tillotson University partnered to bring two satellite campuses to the state.

Read more details about this historic opportunity below.

This upcoming school year will be exciting for the Sunshine State. NCR partners with Austin-based Huston-Tillotson University to establish two satellite San Diego and Los Angeles County satellite campuses.  The San Diego County Office of Education and the University of La Verne have also joined this venture in a historic move to bring the first HBCU to California.… Read more

6 Identifying Signs of Anxiety

Anxiety has a way of sneaking up on you like a thief in the night. Unlike a typical thief, this intruder has a penchant for unpredictability, making appearances that can diminish your joy, peace, and happiness on multiple occasions. Often misunderstood, anxiety is a common mental health disorder that affects millions. It presents itself as a persistent and overwhelming sense of apprehension impacting both the mind and body in various forms ranging from generalized anxiety to social anxiety, panic disorders, and specific phobias.… Read more

10 Ways To Uplift Your Spirits When You’re Having a Bad Day

By now you have probably heard the saying, “We wouldn’t appreciate the good days as much if we didn’t have the bad ones.” The jury is still out to confirm who gave this indelible gem of wisdom originally, but one thing is certain: Knowing this doesn’t make the bad days any easier.

Since tough moments are inevitable, it is important to have a healthy outlet. Turning to toxic people, behavior, or things will likely leave you feeling worse than when you started.… Read more

Maximizing Your Bank Branch Experience

Sponsored by JPMorgan Case & Co.

In a world of online tools that let you make banking transactions with the touch of a button, the idea of visiting a branch might seem unnecessary. 

However, if you haven’t visited your local branch recently, you might be surprised by what it has to offer. Your branch is much more than a place to deposit and withdraw money – it can offer the opportunity to build valuable relationships with people who can help you achieve financial independence.… Read more

How Switching Your Routines Can Help Your Well-Being

Do you find yourself feeling sluggish in the mornings and wired at night? Or maybe you struggle to find focus throughout the day and are low on energy by the evening. These experiences might be due to a disconnect with your natural internal clock, known as your circadian rhythm, and it may be your sign to incorporate morning and night routines into your schedule.

Ancient wisdom traditions like Ayurveda have long recognized the importance of aligning our daily routines with nature and the body’s natural cycles.… Read more

Timbaland Executive Producing Graphic Novel ‘Neon Empire’s TV Adaptation

Timbaland is already a legendary music producer. Now, he’s ready to try his hand at television.

Deadline exclusive reports Timbaland is getting into graphic novels and television. The producer who gave us timeless records like JAY-Z’s “Big Pimpin’” and Justin Timberlake’s FutureSex/LoveSounds album will involved with Jared Gutstadt, founder and CEO of podcast company Audio Up Media, graphic novel Neon Empire.

The website reports that Timbaland will co-produce the graphic novel’s soundtrack and will be an executive producer on the television adaptation of Neon Empire.… Read more

10 Self-Care Tips To Add To Your Everyday Life

May showers bring flowers in the form of Mental Health Awareness Month, founded to shift our mental health culture from awareness to action. The movement is powered by a growing coalition of over 1700 nonprofits, brands and agencies in over 30 countries. Read 10 self-care tips to stay sane through the madness inside.

Mental Health and action look different for everyone.

Mental Health Action Day encourages and empowers everyone to take action for themselves, their loved ones, or their community based on what works best for them.… Read more

New program helps BIPOC families buy Northside homes

This story has been shared with the permission of Sahan Journal 

Northside News

By Katelyn Vue, Sahan Journal 

As a renter for over the past decade, Sean Tanna grew familiar with the stores and restaurants in north Minneapolis— which is why he decided to plant his family’s roots there, he said. Last December, his family officially closed on a three-bedroom house. 

Tanna is one of the first recipients of a $20,000 grant from the Homeownership Access Fund, a program led by the North Minneapolis-based housing nonprofit Urban Homeworks.… Read more

Sign up for Summer Scholars by May 1 to secure transportation!

Summer Scholars is an innovative, immersive summer experience that challenges your student to explore a world of possibilities both in and out of the classroom

With five unique, engaging Summer Scholars academies, there’s a place for everyone to experience more while growing their learning. Summer Scholars is free and open to public school students in incoming grades 1-8. Incoming kindergartners may also attend when certain eligibility requirements are met. The first sessions start June 24 and classes end Aug.… Read more