Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Florida A&M will honor the legacy of the man who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier. The Rattlers baseball team will all wear No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson during their Friday game versus Mississippi Valley State, the school announced on social media. On April 15, 1947, Robinson made his MLB debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first Black player in the modern major leagues and forever changing the sport. His debut is widely recognized each year as Jackie Robinson Day, a moment baseball uses to celebrate his…
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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Winnie Harlow never saw herself on glossy magazine pages growing up. Now, she’s a beauty founder with vitiligo who sets the standards for who is considered beautiful. Her vision is realized through the models she hires and the creators she partners with. Redefining Beauty as A Boss “When I was growing up, being different or looking different could never be seen as beautiful. Now, I feel when I see a little girl who looks like little Winnie, I see a different shine of confidence because she knows she’s represented in the…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Travis Scott is one of the most successful and influential rappers of this generation. The Sicko Mode hitmaker has shaped the sound of modern hip-hop with his unique style, electrifying performances, and larger-than-life personality. From record-breaking albums to fashion collaborations and even a Super Bowl appearance — Travis has done it all. But behind the fame, fans have one question that keeps surfacing online: Is Travis Scott gay? While the rapper’s career has reached new heights, his personal life remains a topic of speculation. Some fans have noticed how private he is about his relationships…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education The Kelvin Broadhurst Jr. death has left the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University community grieving the loss of a young life that embodied the full spirit of the HBCU experience. What began as a solemn campus announcement has now been followed by additional reporting confirming that Broadhurst, a 20-year-old student-athlete, died in a motorcycle crash in Greensboro, North Carolina on April 11, 2026. According to the university’s Student Government Association, Broadhurst was an Electrical Engineering major, a defensive lineman on the Aggie football team, and a Spring 2025 initiate of…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia NEWTON COUNTY – Newton County has officially received federal funding in the amount of $1,092,000 to upgrade its water infrastructure.The news was announced on Friday via a joint news release from Georgia’s U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. According to the release, the funding will go toward upgrading the Alcovy River Pump Station.Newton County reportedly plans to upgrade the station by removing asbestos pipes with a 36-inch water main. The new infrastructure is designed to mitigate the exposure of contaminants, including PFAS. “Newton County values its federal partnership and is extremely grateful…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection International travel in 2026 still sells the same fantasy of easy movement, but the paperwork behind many trips has become more demanding. Travelers now have to keep track of digital entry approvals, biometric border systems, online arrival forms, and country-specific visa rules that can change well before departure day. In many cases, the issue comes from travelers assuming a destination still works the way it did on their last trip, even when the rules have changed. That assumption can now cause real trouble at check-in, at the gate, or at passport control. Across…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Diaspora key to Jamaica’s research future A leading Jamaican scientist is urging the country to rethink how it approaches the loss of skilled talent, arguing that the issue can be transformed into an opportunity for national growth. Speaking at a recent academic gathering, Errol Morrison outlined a vision that shifts the long discussed problem of brain drain toward what he described as “brain gain.” Errol Morrison His remarks came during the Research Day Expo at the College of Agriculture Science and Education in Portland, Jamaica, where he emphasized the urgent need to…
HBCU News Spotlight: In the quiet warmth of a Georgia home, far from the television studios and restaurant kitchens that once defined his daily life, Pat Neely stands at the center of something even more meaningful than fame. For decades, audiences knew Pat Neely as the charismatic pitmaster who helped bring Southern cooking to millions of households through the Food Networks beloved series Down Home with the Neelys. His Memphis barbecue roots, entrepreneurial spirit, and unmistakable warmth turned him into one of televisions most recognizable culinary personalities. But the story unfolding nowon a quiet stretch of land in Georgia filled…
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Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Please join us for a FREE family event to celebrated reading and literacy – “Books, Blankets & Family Fun!” On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools will take over Daffin Park for our annual Family Engagement Day event. There will be food trucks on site, music and games, reading activities and special guests! The top 3 schools with the most parent attendance will receive prizes. Students must register at the event information table by 2:30pm in order to be counted for the attendance competition. The event runs from 10am to 3pm. Admission is free! We hope to see you there! WHAT: “Books, Blankets & Family Fun!” FREE Family Event WHEN: Saturday, April…