Black Arts & Culture Feature: Whether you’re staying local, hosting guests, or planning a quick getaway, your art itinerary starts here. I’ve hand-picked these must-see Black art exhibitions and events to help you navigate the best of the U.S. art scene. This events guide is not a sponsored post, and I have no affiliation with the mentioned event organizers unless stated. June 2 – Black on Screen: Black Feminist Shorts at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture | Harlem, NYC | Free to attend Black Feminist Shorts” is in partnership with Firelight Media, an organization that supports the creation,…
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City of Pooler Neighborhood Update: Published on: June 1, 2026 The Economic Opportunity Authority (EOA) for Savannah-Chatham County is giving an additional chance for locals of Chatham Region to obtain energy assistance on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 9: 00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m. at Pooler Municipal Government This support is supplied through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) , which is made to assist low-income houses with their energy prices. The program intends to make sure that eligible family members, consisting of elders, people with specials needs, and young kids, do not encounter financial hardship in home…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Yes, I’m grabbing my flip-up glasses and my Hillman sweatshirts, because Netflix has officially wrapped production in Atlanta on the sequel series to the beloved 1987–1993 NBC classic, A Different World. The original series, a spinoff of The Cosby Show, arrived during a groundbreaking era for television. It was one of the first Black sitcoms to bring Black family life into homes around the world, showing audiences that Black families shared the same joys, challenges, and everyday moments as everyone else. Just as importantly, it celebrated Black love, ambition, and excellence in…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights The Savannah Steel showed resilience multiple times in a thrilling, 81-76, win over the Charlotte Crown at Enmarket Arena on Thursday. Read the full article on the original site
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Rapper Rob Base, best known for “It Takes Two” with his partner, the late DJ E-Z Rock, died May 22, 2026, after a private battle with cancer. He was 59 years old. His family announced via Instagram: “Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world. Beyond the stage, he was a loving father, family man, friend, and creative force whose impact will never be forgotten.” How They Became Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock Robert Ginyard was born on May 18, 1967.…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward An inside look at the Obsidi® AI Career Fellowship — a new product offering built for senior technical professionals who want career growth, hands-on AI skills, and a guaranteed role waiting on the other side. A new kind of career move Most senior engineers, data professionals, and technical leaders we talk to are facing the same question: In an AI-first world, what does the next chapter of my career look like? They are not starting from scratch. They have years of judgment, shipped systems, and hard-earned credibility — exactly the foundation that…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Throughout the weekend, attendees packed author signings, panel discussions and events, often waiting in long lines for the opportunity to meet their favorites. ATLANTA — More than 3,000 readers from across the country traveled to downtown Atlanta over the weekend for the second annual Black Romance Book Fest, a three-day celebration of Black love stories, the authors who write them and the readers who support them. Held at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, the festival brought together some of the biggest names in Black romance, including Kennedy Ryan, Jahquel J,…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Nonprofit news organization Atlanta Civic Circle is closing on June 2, after four years of covering affordable housing, labor, and city government. Board of Directors Chair Ayesha Khanna said in an email that “despite our best efforts, we were unable to secure the consistent funding needed to sustain our work.”“Our belief, from the beginning, has been that Metro Atlanta deserved journalism that genuinely engaged and was informed by residents, and we think we fulfilled that promise,” Khanna wrote. “ACC played a key role in contributing to solutions journalism in our region.” Atlanta Civic…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Effective as of June 4, Southwest Airlines will no longer operate service at Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD) International Airports. One of the United States’ “Big Four” carriers, the airline announced the news in March. In a press release, Southwest noted that although it’s pulling out of ORD and IAD, it will continue serving customers in those areas through ongoing operations at alternative flight hubs in those respective localities. There will still be Southwest domestic and international flights between Chicago Midway International Airport and destinations including New York, Atlanta, Miami, San…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World As the nation begins its annual celebration of Black Music Month, singer-songwriter Tucker Nichol is adding her voice to a rich musical legacy of empowerment, self-definition, and resilience with the release of her new single, “Expensive,” available now on all streaming and digital platforms through Harvard Road Entertainment and distributed by Vydia. Black Music Month, officially recognized by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, honors the immeasurable contributions Black artists have made to American culture and music. From soul and R&B pioneers to today’s contemporary voices, Black musicians have long used their art…