April 11, 2017
A bad reputation is hard to shake away and the list of foods below are often given a hard time. But studies have shown that in moderation, implementation of these items can be an important part of a…
April 3, 2017
Memories are a priceless gift to cherish forever, along with the traditions, customs, and culture passed down from our families that help shape our identity. GrandStories is a passion project to help bridge the gap…
March 16, 2017
Your brackets are filled out, you are sporting your favorite college team’s gear, and you are ready to cheer them on to victory. March Madness is a great time to gather with friends but can…
February 22, 2017
Not only is Dr. Jemison the first Black Female astronaut in NASA history but an accomplished medical doctor. After earning her M.D. at Cornell University in 1981, she went on to research various vaccines in…
February 20, 2017
Dr. Charles Drew was an African-American surgeon who pioneered methods of storing blood plasma for transfusion and organized the first large-scale blood bank in the U.S. The beginning of World War II prompted for a…
February 16, 2017
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed the first successful open-heart surgery in 1893 and founded the first black-owned hospital in America, Provident Hospital and Training School for Nurses, in 1891.