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The Pulse

From Black outlets & magazines · refreshed every 6 hours

HBCU Gameday · 9h ago

Female HBCU Kicker Makes History One Extra Point at a Time

Shelby Towkach is making HBCU football history one extra point at a time. The Edward Waters kicker has scored 30 points this season while balancing football, a perfect 4.0 GPA and motherhood. The post Female HBCU Kicker Makes History One Extra Point at a Time appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

Just Women's Sports · 5h ago

Atlanta Dream Attendance Makes Headlines as WNBA Playoffs Roll On

Black Health Matters · 5h ago

Practical Tips for Help Your Child Navigate College Depression

BlackDoctor.org · 6h ago

7 Benefits Of Drinking Hot Water

TheGrio Sports · 6h ago

Coco Gauff says she received an ‘insane’ amount of racist messages after China Open win

Fierce for Black Women · 10h ago

GLP-1s and Black Women: What You Need to Know

HBCU Sports · 17h ago

2026 SWAC Football Press Conference - (Oct. 5)

HBCU Gameday · 1d ago

HBCU vs. PWI homecoming: This will never be that

Andscape · 1d ago

Jameis Winston, Jacoby Brissett and longevity as a Black NFL quarterback

Culture Kitchen

Food, nutrition & the culture's table

Jessica in the Kitchen · 9h ago

Sweet Potato Arugula Salad

Fall is in the air, and if you're still craving those crisp salad greens but starting to get excited about maple syrup and the smell of roasting root veggies, this sweet potato salad recipe is for you. A bed of fresh, peppery arugula is topped with tender, warm roasted sweet potatoes and buttery…

Jessica in the Kitchen · 1d ago

Soy Curl Philly Cheesesteak

Sometimes you just need a cheesesteak. Right? In those times, this vegan Philly cheesesteak recipe hits the spot. From the golden-brown, chewy, savoury soy curl "steak" bites to the tender sautéed veggies and melted provolone, these sandwiches are filled to the brim with all the fixin's.

Essence · 4d ago

Kitchen + Kocktails Is Expanding To NYC: HBCU Grad Kevin Kelley Gives ESSENCE A First Look

The Paul Quinn College alum is building a soul food empire. ESSENCE toured the newest location, tasted the cuisine, and chatted with the attorney about his impressive business moves.

From the community

Creators, gyms & crews on social

★ Spotlight · @growwithjo · 1w ago

How Rainy Days Never Stop My Progress

@growwithjo · 2d ago

Beginner HIIT Workout To The Beat

@JuiceandToya · 6d ago

20 Minute Step to the Beat Workout [High Intensity]

@growwithjo · 6d ago

Why I'll Never Skip A Workout again #dance

@growwithjo · 6d ago

If you failed at your step goal today, DO THIS 🔥

@growwithjo · 1w ago

pov: you found workouts that feed your soul

@growwithjo · 1w ago

a Micheal Jackson Workout?!?!

@growwithjo · 1w ago

The Workouts You Wish You Found Sooner...

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