MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — The Sweetgrass Festival returned to Memorial Waterfront Park on Saturday, drawing crowds of visitors alongside dozens of basket makers, food vendors and live performers for an annual celebration of Gullah Geechee heritage and the centuries-old art of sweetgrass basket weaving. A tradition passed down through generations Sweetgrass basket weaving is an art form born in Mount Pleasant and is still practiced today. The baskets are handmade, and the skills are passed down through generations in Gullah Geechee families. They are not mass-produced or widely distributed. Jeanette Brown, a vendor, said the festival gives her family…
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Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond With the appointment of Britain’s first lifelong Roman Catholic prime minister, the faith is now in a prominent political position on both sides of the Atlantic.But while Donald Trump’s administration, in particular the vice-president, JD Vance – a Catholic convert – has placed Catholicism at the heart of its culture wars and repeatedly clashed with the Vatican over the US’s hardline stance on social issues, Andy Burnham has been shaped by a British Catholic tradition with a different set of political priorities.Hours before he arrived in Downing Street on Monday,…
HBCU News Spotlight: Howard University has reinstated dozens of incoming freshmen after more than 500 students were abruptly removed from the fall class over financial and enrollment deadlines, a decision that sparked outrage among families and across social media. As of Friday, July 24, the Washington, D.C., HBCU had restored enrollment for 46 of the 502 affected students, according to DC News Now. The reinstatements followed reviews of individual accounts involving tuition payments, financial aid, payment arrangements and outside scholarships. The controversy began when incoming students received emails informing them that Howard could no longer hold their places in the…
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE 2026 FITTING ROOM FAVORITES HIII!! Who all is shopping the NSALE this year?!? The girls that I work with and I drove down to Dallas for a night so we could shop for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale first thing on Icon’s opening day. We went to the Northpark Center in Dallas and got started at around 8am – it was already slightly picked over tbh. I had to place an online order while in fitting room and I spent more online than I did in store. Check back here to…
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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Getting old sucks. Oh sure there are those joyful Pollyanna’s who run about spouting how grateful they are to be getting older, and I would so like to trip them as they leap along on the happiness trail. No, I am not saying I don’t want to be here and am not appreciative that each New Year’s eve I am still here to celebrate. It’s just that why do we need all these reminders we are getting older? Is the mirror not enough? There are many who decry birthdays as a…
HBCU News Spotlight: Something is shifting on HBCU campuses across the country, and it goes beyond hashtags and campus Wi-Fi upgrades. A genuine culture of digital fluency is taking root — one where students aren’t just consuming technology but actively building their financial and technical literacy around it. Crypto wallets, DeFi protocols, and fintech apps are becoming as familiar as textbooks in certain circles. This isn’t a fringe trend. It reflects a broader generational pivot toward financial independence and decentralized tools, and HBCU students are embracing it with notable energy and ambition. The combination of strong community networks and a…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been shot at the couple’s Virginia home while her husband was attending one of the team’s training camps in Missouri—with police confirming that the couple’s son has been taken into custody. Sources told ESPN that Mia Bieniemy, 57, was taken to hospital after the incident—while police officials in Loudoun County confirmed that a person involved in a shooting was being treated for “serious injuries,” but declined to reveal their identity. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in an official statement that officers had…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Building healthy habits rarely depends on knowing what to do. Most people already understand the value of eating well, managing stress, and getting enough rest. The real challenge comes from following those habits consistently as daily responsibilities compete for your time and attention. AI is helping bridge that gap by offering guidance that fits your routine, goals, and progress. And here’s how this technology is changing the way people build healthy habits. Creates Personalized Wellness Plans Instead of One-Size-Fits-All Advice General wellness advice often looks simple because it focuses on broad rules…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Savannah Steel dropped their fifth consecutive contest on Sunday when they fell to the Jacksonville Waves, 67-59, at Enmarket Arena.After the game, the organization made guard LaSha Petree and forward Olivia Cochran available for a dual interview.AdvertisementBoth players said they supported Coach Brown while she took a leave of absence to deal with a personal family matter, when asked by WSAV.However, when News 3 asked if the players had spoken with the head coach since she took leave, Petree responded, “No comment.”WSAV followed up with…