Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond (RNS) — Some pilgrimages you plan. Others plan you. This summer, mine took me first to Israel, the birthplace of my faith; then to Athens, the birthplace of rationalism and democracy; and finally — an hour and 10 minutes by ferry — to the Greek island of Hydra. Why Hydra? Because that was where Leonard Cohen had lived with his partner, Marianne Ihlen, and their young child, Adam. I wanted to see his house and the steps leading to and from it because I love his music, and because those…
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Black Arts & Culture Feature: Well the verdict is in! We can stop speculating. The Booker Longlist 2026 has finally been announced. There were 2 books I was sure would make the list and they did, The Disappearers by Marlon James and John of John by Douglas Stuart. I’m not familiar with a lot of the list but there are some interesting ones. It’s good to see that it’s 50 – 50 concerning gender, but damn disappointing that there is only 1 black author on the list. I’m hoping Marlon James wins again for a second time. Unfortunately, Caribbean authors…
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration Somewhere along the way, we started treating every season like a reset.A new season arrives.So we start over.New clothes.New outfits.New wardrobe.But wardrobes aren’t meant to start over four times a year.They’re meant to transition.You Don’t Need Separate Wardrobes for Every SeasonSeasonal wardrobes have become so normal that we rarely stop to question them.A summer wardrobe.A fall wardrobe.A winter wardrobe.A spring wardrobe.It starts feeling like every new season requires an entirely different wardrobe.That white button-up you’ve been wearing all summer doesn’t suddenly belong in the back of your closet because the calendar changed.Neither do…
Black Background & Cultural Viewpoints: On July 18, 2026, Andrew Tate (39, and his brother Tristan (38, were arrested in Miami by United States Marshals based on fees submitted in Excellent Britain. British authorities officially requested their extradition after filing dozens of brand-new criminal fees in the UK. The apprehensions were not based on united state fees, however on UK-issued costs and an extradition warrant, which U.S. Marshals are legitimately obligated to act upon when the suspects exist on U.S. soil. British district attorneys announced 38 new fees– consisting of rape, sexual offense, trafficking for sexual exploitation, and offenses involving…
Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers 71 year old Liu Defang (left) comes to rescue a suicidal jumper – credit, police footage, released to Chinese social media. From China’s Anhui Province comes a story that reminds us it’s never too late to learn. 71-year-old Liu Defang remembers chatting with her friends while out one day near a bridge in her hometown in Suixi County. She suddenly heard someone shout that a man had fallen into the water. Social media footage showed that he hadn’t fallen from the bridge, but jumped off in an apparent suicide attempt. That…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Prices hold steady even as buyers gain more negotiating room ATLANTA — Georgia’s housing market remained steady through the first half of 2026, with new listings and pending sales edging higher while closed sales stayed close to last year’s pace, according to the Georgia REALTORS®’ (GAR) June 2026 Monthly Market Indicators report. From January through June, 64,631 residential properties were sold across Georgia, a decrease of just 0.8 percent from the same period in 2025. Pending sales increased 0.3 percent to 69,406, while new listings rose 1.1 percent to 120,298. Home prices also continued…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment By Kendra Kennedy Kendra’s Korner originated from Kendra’s visit to a village perched atop a mountain in Lofa County, Liberia. During her time in the village, a local woman graciously offered Kendra a small portion of the limited food she had for her family. The woman was preparing some okra, though it was hardly enough, yet she was eager to share what little she possessed. A few days later, after returning to her compound, Kendra was profoundly moved by the woman’s generous offer. This prompted her to organize a donation of bags…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Savannah Steel are halfway through their inaugural season in the Upshot League, and roster turnover could explain the team’s last-place 7-13 record in the four-team league.The most notable names absent from the opening night roster include Harmoni Turner and Megan McConnell, along with Sydney Shaw, Ariel Colón and Kharyssa Richardson.AdvertisementSavannah released Turner on July 5 due to medical reasons, according to the Upshot League website.McConnell, Shaw, Colón and Richardson were waived by the team, according to the league website.On July 10, the Steel released guard…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Members of the Firefighters perform during a Banana Ball game against the Savannah Bananas in Washington, D.C., on July 13, 2024. Beaumont native Lamar Sparks plays for the Firefighters, one of the Savannah Bananas’ touring teams.Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images/Diamond Images/Getty ImagesFifteen years after Lamar Sparks and his little sister, Jency, first “ran” the bases together after his Texas Little League games, the Beaumont, Texas siblings have turned the childhood tradition into one of Banana Ball’s most beloved moments.Their latest celebration came at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.Article continues below this adBefore Sparks stepped…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Y’all….how did we get here?Source: Paras Griffin / GettyDJ Envy is letting us in on a secret that was probably better left unsaid, explaining how his shower habits changed with the help of his wife, Gia Casey. This conversation is brought to you by the Tuesday, July 28 episode of The Breakfast Club. On the show, the crew discussed a recent video from Eric Benét, who posted a clip addressing men who believe washing their ass with soap and water makes them “gay,” saying they are likely closeted. He also advised those…