Near the close of a recent interview with composer-bassist Melvin Gibbs, he and I talked about a concert intended to showcase the sounds evoked in “Stono’s Children,” a chapter of Gibbs’s (then) soon-to-publish book, How Black Music Took Over the World. Gibbs curated this new live showcase, titled Geechee Reclamation, to explore how African-originated music and instrumentation acted as predecessor to its Anglo counterparts. From this standpoint one grasps the Gullah Geechee roots of George Gershwin’s Broadway folk opera Porgy and Bess in connection with Gibbs’s own family history. Gershwin came to Charleston, South Carolina in 1934, where he summered…
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Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals are set to start, with France taking on Spain and defending champion Argentina facing England.World Cup co-hosts U.S., Canada and Mexico will be watching from the sideline after being eliminated in the round of 16.Here’s everything you need to know about the two World Cup matches being played Tuesday and Wednesday (all times Pacific). Tuesday’s semifinalFrance vs. Spain France star Kylian Mbappe controls the ball during a World Cup quarterfinal win over Morocco on July 9. (Lars Baron / Getty Images) Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TexasTime: NoonTV:…
Tech Trends & Innovation: The Latest in Tech News Following a new report from experts showing worrying data, Europe is taking steps toward barring children from using social media, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced in a press conference today. It is clear we need age-appropriate restrictions to platforms,” von der Leyen said. This is not about whether children can access social media. It is about whether and when social media can access our children.” Authored by child psychologist Dr. Jörg M. Fegert and epidemiologist Dr. Maria Melchior, the report revealed some alarming statistics. Across Europe, kids now spend…
Game On: Latest in Gaming News, Reviews & Industry Buzz Wai Ching Ho, who portrayed memorable Marvel TV character Madame Gao, has died aged 83. The Hong Kong actress’ passing was first confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter in a statement from her family, with later reports stating she had died following a stroke.Across a career in film and television spanning five decades, Ho guest starred in numerous series, including Law & Order, Orange is the New Black, Flight of the Conchords, New Amsterdam, and Only Murders in the Building. In 2022, she voiced Grandma Wu in Pixar animated film Turning…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates Gaston St. will be closed at Barnard St. 9:00 AM Monday, July 13th, until 4:00 PM Friday, July 24th for a storm drain repair. Traffic will be detoured to Gordon St. or Hall St. Read the full announcement on the official site
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Boosie Badazz is drawing criticism after announcing that transgender women would not be allowed to attend an upcoming adults-only pool party. The Louisiana rapper shared the policy with a now-deleted post on X while promoting the event on social media. The post read: “SORRY NO TRANNYS ALLOWED AT THE TOPLESS POOL PARTY. WE WILL BE CHECKING Adam’s apples n STRONG FACIAL FEATURES n LARGE HANDS. I tried to be respectful I said MS.” After receiving backlash online, Boosie later posted a follow-up video defending his position and reiterating that…
Business Briefing: Economic Updates and Industry Insights Artificial intelligence could transform the economy faster than any previous technology, and policymakers must move equally quickly to figure out how to respond, a group of economists and researchers are warning.“A.I. may become radically more powerful over the next 10 years,” the researchers wrote in a statement released on Monday, adding that the technology “could bring risks, including large-scale job displacement, as well as opportunities such as major gains in living standards.”The statement, titled “We Must Act Now,” was signed by nearly 200 people, including 15 Nobel laureates and the chief economists of…
HBCU News Spotlight: Homecoming at an HBCU is more than a weekend — it’s a cultural institution. The bands, the step shows, the tailgates, and the reunion energy make it one of the most anticipated events on any campus calendar. But something is shifting in how students and alumni actually plan and budget for the occasion, and the change is worth paying attention to. Rising costs across virtually every spending category are putting real pressure on discretionary budgets. Students are still showing up, still celebrating, still deeply invested in the tradition — but they’re making smarter, more deliberate choices about…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation U.S. Senator from South Carolina Lindsey Graham (Photo courtesy of Facebook) By David L. Snelling Long time South Carolina Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, died after a “brief and sudden illness,” according to USA Today. He was 71. News reports suggested Graham suffered from cardiac arrest. Graham, an attorney by trade, was first elected to the Senate in 2003 after serving in the Congress and the South Carolina House of Representatives. Prior to his death, Graham had visited Ukraine and announced an agreement…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Bulloch County News The “Freedom to Read” exhibit, located in the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library, highlights the history of Black literacy and education in our community, thanks to Kaitlyn Capper, Regional Genealogy and Local History Coordinator. The Statesboro-Bulloch County Library opened a new exhibit in early June, titled “Freedom to Read,” located in the Genealogy and Local History Department, highlighting the history of Black literacy and education in the community during segregation. Kaitlyn Capper serves as the Regional Genealogy and Local History Coordinator at Statesboro Regional Public Libraries. Her role is to manage the…