Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth iFIT Inc., a global leader in interactive fitness technology and connected content, announced the appointment of Marc Washington as President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). An accomplished executive, entrepreneur, and advisor, Washington brings over two decades of leadership experience across the health, wellness, and fitness sectors to his new dual role at iFIT. Throughout his career, Washington has successfully scaled businesses ranging from venture-backed startups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises. He joins iFIT with an exceptional track record of building household wellness brands, having previously served as Founder & CEO of Supergut, President…
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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Marvin Sapp and his wife, Dr. La’Boris Cole-Sapp, are speaking out amid renewed public scrutiny—addressing not only rumors about who paid for their recent wedding but also revisiting controversy surrounding a viral church offering video that continues to circulate online. The couple, who married on March 20, 2026, at Sapp’s church, The Chosen Vessel in Fort Worth, Texas, found themselves trending on social media after clips from their wedding sparked speculation that church funds may have been used to finance the ceremony. In response, Dr. Cole-Sapp directly addressed the congregation and online…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2015, Rebbeca King Crews and her husband, Terry Crews, host of America’s Got Talent, opened up about her challenges with the disease and a treatment that has offered hope. It Took Four Years Before King Crews Received a Diagnosis Symptoms began appearing in 2011, during a stressful time when the couple was working on reconciling their marriage, she told People. “I thought it was just the stress because of everything we were going through,” she says. In the months that followed, her leg began…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Google has rolled out AI Edge Eloquent, a free, unlimited dictation app that works fully offline. The app transcribes speech and uses AI to polish, edit, or shorten text, making it a useful assistant for meetings and everyday note-taking. Powered by Google’s Gemma-based speech recognition, AI Edge Eloquent processes audio directly on the device without requiring an internet connection. The app is currently available only on iOS. Google has released AI Edge Eloquent, a free, unlimited dictation app that works fully offline. Available on iOS, the app transcribes speech and uses…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Gov. Kemp has 45 days to sign the bill into law. ATLANTA — A bill is heading to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk that would allow Georgia parents to decide when their child is ready to be enrolled in kindergarten or first grade. The bill would allow parents of children who are six years old on Sept. 1 to request that their children be enrolled in kindergarten rather than first grade. That provision is part of the larger House Bill 1193, the literacy bill, which was passed by the House and the Senate…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection by Sharelle B. McNair April 6, 2026 O’Leary “strongly advises” anyone planning a trip during the summer 2026 months to book as soon as possible before airfares get heftier. As the summer months approach, airline executives encourage travelers to book flights in advance amid jet fuel shortages stemming from heightened conflict in Iran, which has led to canceled flights, Fortune reports. Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary warns that airlines may be forced to cancel flights ahead of the busy travel season if the U.S.-Israel war on Iran continues, limiting fuel and increasing costs. “So we…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World MT Paloma’s current position as shown by ships tracking portal Vessel Finder. IMAGE/UGC. By PATRICK MAYOYO pmayoyo@eyewitness.africa The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and its harbour master are facing intense scrutiny after it emerged that a vessel carrying 60,000 metric tonnes of fuel at the heart of a growing corruption probe was granted preferential exemptions to dock at Mombasa Port. This fuel shipment is a key focus of an investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) into a multi-billion-shilling saga involving allegations of the importation of substandard fuel. The ship at the…
Scientific research & Discovery: Check Out the Globe Via Study and Innovation Light is both a wave and a bit, and we know it without a doubt now Anna Bliokh/Getty Images The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time e-newsletter. Monthly, we study fascinating ideas from around the universe. You can enroll in Lost in Space-Time right here When physicist Clinton Davisson got the Nobel reward in 1937 for uncovering that electrons , which had been taken into consideration to be particles, might often suddenly behave like waves, he made a point of taking a jab at light.…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips by Ahsan Washington April 6, 2026 A new network of organizations has developed to serve the Black community. As we observe Autism Acceptance Month this month the focus has shifted from visibility to a demand for systemic equity. For the Black community, this month is a call to bridge the “diagnosis gap.” While identification rates for Black children have reached a historic 1 in 27, they are still diagnosed an average of three years later than their white peers, frequently missing the critical window for early intervention. With nearly 50% of Black…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… PREMIER LEAGUEManchester City believe they have won the race to sign Manchester United, Chelsea and Spurs target Elliot Anderson, with Etihad chiefs confident of landing the England and Nottingham Forest midfielder in a £65m deal – The Mirror Harry Maguire snubbed Sir David Beckham’s offer of a mega-money Inter Miami move and wants to finish his career at Manchester United – The Sun Harry Maguire has taken a pay cut for his new Manchester United deal, earning less than his previous wages of £190,000-a-week…