Savannah State Update: Savannah State University is proud to announce the launch of MYSSU, a comprehensive mobile application designed to streamline campus life and put vital academic resources directly into the hands of students. Available now for both iOS and Android platforms, MySSU serves as a digital hub where students can navigate campus information, access real-time academic records, view class schedules, and stay updated on university events. This launch represents a significant milestone in # TheUproar2030, the university’s strategic plan, which prioritizes student success and infrastructure innovation by fostering a more connected and accessible campus environment. “The MySSU app brings…
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Local Hilton Head News Update: Greek mythology tells the story of Sisyphus, forced to spend eternity pushing a boulder up a hill, only to see it roll back down to the bottom — where he has to start again. For the past 11 years, since the death of his friend and colleague Sen. Clementa Pinckney in the 2015 Mother Emanuel church massacre, Charleston Democratic Rep. Wendell Gilliard has been pushing a hate crimes bill up the S.C. Statehouse hill. Twice, in 2021 and 2023, he shouldered it to the top in the S.C. House, passing the bill with big bipartisan…
Local Headlines & Updates: By Justin Hall, freelance correspondentHosted by the David Boles Foundation, the fifth annual Richmond Hill Gullah Geechee Festival took place this Saturday at J.F. Gregory Park. The Gullah Geechee Festival aims to bring awareness to the culture of descendants of slaves who live in the Gullah Geechee corridor, a region which stretches from Wilmington, North Carolina to Saint Augustine, Florida.Saturday’s event provided a series of vendors to showcase their businesses and provide Geechee cuisine. Other vendors such as those in arts and crafts displayed their works connected to the event and even live singing was provided in…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment MMA Fighter Maycee Barber I look Like A Corpse After Getting Knocked Out!!! Published March 30, 2026 2:10 AM PDT MMA fighter Maycee Barber got choked up talking about her knockout loss over the weekend, saying she looked dead lying there on the canvass. Barber posted a video on X after she was savagely beaten by her opponent, Alexa Grasso, during their UFC flyweight matchup in Seattle on Saturday night. In the first round, Grasso landed a hard left to the face, dropping Barber like a sack of potatoes before finishing her…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Texas Southern men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones is resigning to accept a position at LSU, according to a report Sunday evening from Dr. Kenyatta Cavil of Inside the HBCU Sports Lab. Jones, who has led the Tigers since 2018, helped keep Texas Southern among the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s top programs and guided the team through multiple successful seasons. His departure would mark the end of a notable run in Houston. @DrKenyattaCavil reporting that Johnnie Jones, the Texas Southern basketball head is resigning to accept a position at LSU. — Inside…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Have you ever had a nagging tooth ache or bleeding gums, and just put off going to the dentist until it stops? You are not the only one. Black adults have the highest rates of tooth decay and major dental issues of all Americans, according to Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. Dental debt makes up nearly 40 percent of the over $194 billion in medical debt in the U.S. The most pressing reasons according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of lack affordability and access to dental care. There is no question that dental care can be expensive and even if you have some kind of health care insurance coverage, it may not pay…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Equity Bank has been named Africa’s strongest banking brand in a new Brand Finance report, with a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 93.9 out of 100, placing it sixth globally. The Kenya-based lender has continued its upward climb. After ranking behind South Africa’s Capitec Bank and First National Bank in 2025, it has now overtaken both. Equity’s brand value jumped 81.2%, rising from $317 million in 2025 to $554 million in 2026, further cementing its position as Kenya’s most valuable brand. Related post: Flutterwave Acquires Nigerian Mono in Strategic Push for…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Board members selected Dr. Estrella after a months-long process that included surveys, focus groups and community listening sessions with students and families. GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — The Gwinnett County Board of Education has officially appointed Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the next superintendent for the largest school district in Georgia. Dr. Estrella will begin serving in July, a release from Gwinnett County Public Schools said. A series of meetings with each Board District will be held from April 24-30 where students, staff and the community will have the chance to meet her. She’d…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Truth be told, I don’t make much of an influencer. I forget to take photos of dinner until a bite’s already gone, and I’m not posting a lot of little videos. But I do like sharing the good things I find—the places that are worth your time. Senoia is one of those places. Tonight, I grabbed my mom and headed that way with no real plan—just to walk, look around, and see where the night took us. I’ve lived in this area for 27 years, long enough to watch Senoia grow from something…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World WASHINGTON, CMC – The World Bank says its Board of Executive Directors has approved a new programme to lay the foundation for more and better jobs in Barbados by strengthening foundational learning skills in pre-primary and primary education and improving access to a climate-resilient and inclusive learning environment. The Washington-based financial institution said the Ministry of Education Transformation will implement the US$50 million programme for the Barbados Education Sector Transformation. “Barbados has long demonstrated a robust national commitment to boosting jobs by investing in education and maintaining high enrollment and attainment rates,”…