They got ready for parties and shared countless laughs as freshmen inside the cramped rooms of Elkton Hall, a high-rise dormitory at the University of Maryland at College Park. They bonded over being Black women at a university where, in 1971, Black students made up only 4% of the student body.
While many people have friendships that span decades, the women of the Sugar Hill Sisterhood are a case study in what it takes to maintain them. The group, first formed by the Black women who lived on the top floor of Elkton Hall at the University of Maryland, College Park, in the early 70s, works hard to stay connected and nurture their relationships through group chats, phone calls, video chats, remote group activities and annual reunions.
Why people bought more ebikes during the pandemic than ever before
Walking and cycling gained a higher profile than ever in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. Governments around the world encouraged individuals to go on foot or take their bikes where possible instead of using crowded public transport, and invested in widescale cycling infrastructure to help them do so.
In the UK, the link between obesity and poorer coronavirus outcomes and the countryâs new obesity strategy led to doctors prescribing cycling to improve patientsâ health.
While manufacturers and retailers reported a rise in bicycle sales and cycling in general during the pandemic, there remain many people who may not feel fit enough to cycle very far (or at all), have a long commute, or live in hilly places.