Real Estate News & Market Insights: Key Takeaways Suffolk County still favored sellers in July, but the advantage narrowed sharply: pending sales fell 13%, fewer than one in four homes went under contract within two weeks, and inventory hit its highest summer level since 2020. Home prices held at $825,080—up 3% year over year—matching the national pace for the first time since early 2024 after months of outperformance. Active listings climbed 10% year over year to 2,931 while the national count dipped slightly. New supply kept arriving even as buyers stepped back. Suffolk County, MA Housing Market Snapshot Median Sale…
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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Though he’s known for his laconic aura, B-Real sounds visibly excited. It’s a July afternoon in the dog days of summer, and despite the humid weather, the Cypress Hill member is riding high. However, the veteran lyricist’s lifted vibes can’t be attributed only to cannabis fumes. Last week, the 56-year-old and his groupmates released their eleventh studio album, Dios Bendiga, a body of work that doubles as a creative achievement and homage to their cultural roots. It marks Cypress Hill’s first full-length Spanish-language album since their 1999 compilation Los Grandes Exitos En…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights The Savannah Bananas are attempting to solve one of the most complicated problems in sports by launching their own verified secondary ticketing platform.For those unaware, the Bananas have always offered cheap tickets. You can usually get into a game for $35 to $60. There are no fees, and they even pay the taxes for you, meaning the price you see on the screen is the exact price you pay.But with demand increasing over the years, the only fair way to distribute tickets was to introduce a lottery. Hundreds of thousands…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment A Perez Hilton TikTok livestream sent Miami-Dade deputies to his home on Tuesday night, and the sheriff’s office confirmed he was safely recovered and transported to a local hospital where he is receiving medical attention. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office told Rolling Stone it received multiple calls about a person livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media. Deputies located the residence and spoke with family members outside, who confirmed he was alone in the house. The office later identified the person as Hilton. Its Crisis Response Unit and licensed mental health professionals went…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights NORFOLK, Va. – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced on Tuesday that Commissioner Sonja Stills has agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep her at the helm of the conference through 2031.“Commissioner Stills has been a steadfast advocate for our student-athletes, championing excellence not only in competition but also in academics, leadership, and personal development,” said Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, president of Norfolk State University. “Her collaborative approach, strategic vision, and dedication to elevating the MEAC have strengthened our conference and reinforced its proud tradition of excellence. We are grateful…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Apple is no stranger to class action lawsuits. The company had to pay customers $50 million over its infamous “butterfly keyboards,” and $250 million over the AI features it promised to ship with certain iPhones but didn’t. (Many of those features, by the way, are now coming out this year.) But in all my time covering Apple lawsuits, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a potential payout this huge. As reported by The Times, Apple is facing a $32.5 billion class action lawsuit, though the actual suit might be even more…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward We’re living through a curious paradox in software development. Coding assistants powered by large language models have made it easier than ever to generate code quickly. Yet many developers report feeling more disoriented and less satisfied with their work than ever before. The culprit? Cognitive debt — the accumulation of incomplete understanding that compounds over time, making future changes increasingly difficult and error-prone. Using LLMs to one-shot entire features leaves developers unsatisfied and disoriented. While these tools can fast-forward through boring parts of projects, allowing them to roam free creates a colossal…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education The 2026 HBCU football classics schedule is stacked from Labor Day weekend through December. It gives fans a full season of marquee matchups outside the usual conference slate. Classic season turns single football games into full weekends. Battle of the bands showdowns, alumni tailgates, and citywide takeovers come with every ticket. Whether the plan is one trip or a full circuit, here’s every date worth knowing. The 2026 HBCU Football Classics Schedule: The Big Four Four classics carry the most weight on the 2026 HBCU football classics schedule. Each one draws a…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Baseball and local music might seem like two separate parts of Atlanta’s identity, but Braves pitcher Spencer Strider sees a connection between the two. For the third year, Strider’s annual vinyl giveaway is highlighting Atlanta’s independent music scene and bringing fans together through a shared appreciation for the city’s culture. The giveaway kicked off Monday at Criminal Records in Little Five Points with performances from this year’s featured artists The Echolocations, Siichaq and Tavern Breakfast. The event was a preview for the giveaway on Aug. 11, when the first 15,000 fans to arrive…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Many people firmly believe that a couple’s first trip together can make or break the relationship. With that in mind, where you and your lover choose to go is a critical decision that could ultimately impact the longevity of your romantic bliss. And while that might feel like a lot of pressure, it doesn’t have to be. There are several low-stress destinations where partners can actually enjoy their quality time together instead of chasing pre-scheduled romantic moments from an itinerary. After all, what most truly want to remember are those natural moments that…