Food & Beverage News: Insights, Safety, and Dining Trends Last year, when I spoke with Nigerian chef and culinary director, Gbolabo “Chef Gibbs” Adebakin, he was preparing to prove that Nigerian cuisine deserved a larger place on the global culinary stage with the Nigeria Food Summit taking place July 21 and July 22 in Lagos. The Summit brings together chefs, producers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and others working across Nigeria’s food industry. Chef Gibbs hoped the event’s success would be the catalyst for putting Nigeria on the culinary map. “The biggest misconception is the belief that African food lacks technique, professional structure,…
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Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips I hadn’t had a professional facial in years, so I wasn’t quite sure what my esthetician was going to say about my skin—or the skincare routine I’ve built over time. Would she tell me I was using the wrong products? Would a esthetician skincare routine recommendation leave me with a long list of things I needed to buy? Would I need to completely rethink my routine? As it turns out, no. She actually liked most of what I was already doing. She thought my skin looked good, my routine was solid,…
Local Impact Spotlight: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing, and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal disease. At this time, DPH is not aware of any Georgia-specific outbreaks, clusters, or potential links to the outbreak that has sickened more than a thousand people across multiple states. Investigation into common sources nationally is ongoing. Cyclosporiasis is caused by a microscopic parasite – Cyclospora. People can become infected by consuming food or water that contains the parasite. Treated water in the U.S. does not contain Cyclospora.…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates Boil Water Advisory Issued for Impacted Savannah Water Customers SAVANNAH – Effective immediately, the City of Savannah has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for customers located on Bee Road (north of 52nd Street), and more specifically, east of Bee Road inclusive of East 51st Street to Grenoble Street to East 50th Street, following failure of a City water main under Bee Road in the notified area. The affected area is shown in the shaded map below. City crews will be on site throughout the day completing the watermain repairs. Once…
Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond I reflect upon this year as the sun star rises in a northeastern sky. ‘He’ has reached the end of his northeastern journey. Wave after wave – oceans of grief break over me at dawn – tempered by the same cycle during which I have been graced by a most powerful love in the form of a young canine companion. Love and Loss are such intimate companions. ‘She changes everything she touches, changes…’ during cycles of grief S/he changes nothing at all. As the solstice bears down on us under…
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration An apple a day may keep the doctor away; however, have you ever thought about enjoying an apple before bed? Believe it or not, but this sweet little fruit could be the answer to a lot of your dietary prayers. How so? Well, first of all, apples have a lot of health benefits to offer us. Benefits such as: Improves hair growth Boosts skin health Helps in weight loss Fights inflammation Enhances cognitive performance Reduces cholesterol Prevents eye problems Boosts overall immunity Strengthens bone mass Can help reduce/prevent diabetes, cancer, blood pressure, dementia,…
Black Arts & Culture Feature: 1. Aaron Douglas, Aspects of Negro Life Murals, 1934 Few Harlem Renaissance paintings capture the spirit of the era as powerfully as Aaron Douglas’ Aspects of Negro Life murals. The Harlem Renaissance movement emerged in New York during the 1920s, as the Great Migration brought thousands of African Americans to northern cities. Writers, musicians, and African-American visual artists responded with bold new ideas that celebrated Black identity, challenged racial stereotypes, and reshaped American art. Douglas stood at the center of this cultural awakening and developed a modern visual language that soon became one of its defining…
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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Home » Blog » Camp Hill Senior Living Community Earns Silver Level Callbell Award CAMP HILL, PA. — The Woods at Cedar Run earned IntegraCare’s Silver Level Award for its prompt handling of residents’ callbell requests during the second quarter of 2026. When a resident needs assistance, whether it’s for routine help or an emergency, they can push a pendant they carry on them. During the quarter, The Woods at Cedar Run team responded in person to each call in an average of 3 minutes, 2 seconds to attain…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates The intersection of Delesseps Ave. & Cedar St. will be closed 6:00 AM Monday, July 20th, until 5:00 PM Friday, July 24th, for road repair construction. Read the full announcement on the official site