From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Source: Pool / GettyIt took 30 years, but one of rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur’s killers has been convicted of murder in a court law. On Monday, August 31, a Las Vegas jury found Duane Keith Davis aka Keffe D guilty of plotting the 1996 drive-by shooting of the beloved actor and rapper. The New York Times reports that the jury deliberated for about three hours before coming to its verdict. Keefe D was found guilty of first-degree murder, amongst other charges.Reportedly, the prosecution’s case relied heavily on Keffe D’s own words in various interviews and his own memoir, where he…
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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Tennessee State’s move to Nike is already paying dividends. NBA superstar Kevin Durant gifted the Tennessee State men’s basketball team pairs of his latest signature sneaker, giving the HBCU an exclusive delivery before the start of the 2026-27 season. A video shared by the program showed Tennessee State players unboxing the Nike KD19s, the newest model in Durant’s signature line. The special delivery was reportedly facilitated by TSU head coach Nolan Smith, whose relationship with Durant dates back to long before either became a nationally known basketball name. For an…
Local Impact Spotlight: CHATHAM COUNTY, GA – The Chatham County Health Department’s Environmental Health office is alerting the community that a cat has tested positive for rabies. This is an important reminder to avoid contact with unknown animals and make sure your pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations. An individual noticed a stray cat in poor health near Stephenson and Waters Avenues and took the cat to a veterinarian. The veterinarian contacted the Chatham County Health Department, concerned that the cat was exhibiting signs of rabies. The cat later tested positive for rabies, and the exposed individual was…
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A Savannah business owner is carrying on her family’s tradition of herbal medicine through Geechee Girl Apothecary, a shop on West Bay Street that carries more than 100 herbs, handcrafted soaps and a full-service café.Marrisa Rawls, owner of Geechee Girl Apothecary, said her introduction to herbal healing began in childhood, when her Gullah Geechee grandparents in South Carolina cared for her during frequent illness.“I was very sick when I was a kid. I was a preemie, so my lungs weren’t developed when I was born. I was born with a lot of digestive issues. So my grandma…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Savannah Bananas wrapped up their trip to Foxborough last night, taking on the Loco Beach Coconuts. Before the game, players met fans and signed autographs outside Gillette Stadium. And if you grabbed a cup of coffee yesterday morning, you might’ve run into some of the players. They got behind the counter at Dunkin’, helping customers and serving up their morning cup of joe — giving them the full experience of being a true New Englander. Story continues below Trending Shorts Some players say the best part…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Over the past year, I’ve been taking a deep dive into the filmography of the late, great David Lynch. Getting to experience his work for the first time with a friend has been truly special. Mulholland Drive, in particular, so profoundly moved me, and I was grateful to get to talk about that for a bit in the Criterion Mobile Closest at TIFF last year. Clearly, I’ve been riding a Lynch high, and one just-announced indie game, The Final Cut of Lilith Cunningham, is a particularly promising take on the auteur’s signature…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Georgia News The September 12th ribbon cuttings mark a milestone moment for Port Wentworth, as the City celebrates the opening of its newest community destination, VyStar Pavilion, including the Ice Cove Arena. Submitted by the City of Port Wentworth Aug. 27, 2026 – The City of Port Wentworth will join VyStar Pavilion and Ice Cove Arena to host 912 Community Day, a free, family-friendly celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony, on Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at VyStar Pavilion. The day begins at 11 a.m. with ribbon cuttings marking the official…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Sept. 1, 2026 GlobalAtlanta.com Trevor Williams reports that Primark, the Irish fashion retailer, is set to open its first store in Georgia Sept. 8, a 26,000-square-foot location at Sugarloaf Mills in Lawrenceville. Owned by a British food and retail conglomerate, Primark was founded in Dublin in 1969 and remains headquartered in Ireland, where it is known as Penneys. Sept. 1, 2026 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Jerry Grillo reports, on a weekday afternoon in June at the world’s busiest airport, Ricky Smith is tracing the chain of geopolitical cause and effect that made Spirit Airlines disappear a month earlier. “The…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Grounding, forest bathing, outdoor meditations — the list of travel and wellness trends that revolve around nature goes on and on. It’s no secret that embracing the outdoors can benefit your health, both physically and mentally. But if “touching grass” and planting your feet in your backyard aren’t cutting it for you, visiting a designated “healing forest” could do the trick. Since 2018, the International Society of Forest Therapy (ISFT) has worked to define “a catalog of quality standards” for the “basis for certification” for those places as “medicinal forests.” Below, read more…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia A Coweta County jury convicted 49-year-old Sylvester Florence Jr. of attempted murder and five other charges Wednesday after prosecutors said he shot a plant manager three times at a Newnan manufacturing facility in 2023. Coweta County Superior Court Judge Emory Palmer sentenced Florence to 53 years in prison without the possibility of parole. According to the Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, Florence’s eight prior felony convictions triggered Georgia’s recidivist statute. The jury found Florence guilty of attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of methamphetamine, two counts of possession of a firearm during the…