The story of Running Eagle, a warrior of the indigenous Blackfeet people, is one of which we strive to be worthy. Pi’tamaka (PIH tah mah kah), was a woman who walked the warrior’s path. She earned the name Running Eagle and became a legend for defending and protecting her people and their way of life. Running Eagle was a hero.

Atlanta, Georgia – February 11, 2026- Life University proudly participated in Georgia Chiropractic Association (GCA) Capitol Day yesterday morning on February 10, 2026, celebrating chiropractic’s vital role in advancing the health and well-being of Georgians. Dr. Gilles LaMarche, Vice President of University Advancement, was joined by a small but enthusiastic group of students in representing the University alongside members of the Georgia Chiropractic Association (GCA), including President Dr. Winston Carhee and Executive Director Stephani Tucker.

Though chiropractic students may not always be aware of it, there is a tremendous amount of labor and political advocacy that goes into protecting their rights to practice in the most fair and advantageous manner possible. The primary channels for legislative chiropractic advocacy run through state and national chiropractic associations.

As we celebrate Black History Month, it is an excellent time to recognize and reflect on the strides made to support diversity in the chiropractic profession, as well as acknowledge opportunities for growth in this area.

“This is my personal theory when it comes to Chiropractic: You have to care for everything that feeds information back into the spine. That communication is not a one-way street. We talk about the nervous system and the sensory input and information that comes from the nervous system, but what about the things that go into the nervous system?”