From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Angel Massie wants to take on Wendy Osefo, Gizelle Bryant, and Ashley Darby at the reunion. “Real Housewives of Potomac” newbie Angel Massie is having a challenging first season. First, it was the catfish situation. Now the group has questions about Angel and her husband Bobby Massie’s living situation. During the latest episode, Angel told the group she and her family had to move out of the house they were leasing. According to Angel, the property was double-booked. They had a short-term lease because they figured they would find a permanent home…
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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 17, 2025 Dr. Tillman is a renowned leader in the STEAM field and a BLACK ENTERPRISE 40 Under 40 Honoree. At just 19 years old, Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman has a new accolade under belt outside her Ph.D. The academic phenom has officially joined the Delta Sigma Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. She is the youngest member of the chapter in its nearly century of existence. Tillman was officially inducted into the Sigma Gamma Rho on Nov. 1, joining her cohort as part…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Former Cobb County School Board member Jaha V. Howard defeated retired state Rep. Roger Bruce in the Georgia State Senate District 35 runoff election on Dec. 16. According to unofficial results from the Georgia Secretary of State’s office, Howard received 51.90 percent (3,299 votes) to Bruce’s 48.10 percent (2,993 votes). The two Democrats were vying to replace former state Sen. Jason Esteves for the district, which covers portions of Cobb and Fulton counties. Esteves resigned from the state Senate in September to focus on his campaign for governor. Howard, a dentist and Smyrna resident, centered…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Millions of Americans are turning to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services like Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm, and PayPal to cover everyday purchases. From groceries to gas, shoppers increasingly rely on these short-term installment loans to manage inflation, student loan repayments and rising interest rates. But starting this fall, these financial choices could affect your credit score, for better or worse. FICO, the company behind one of the most widely used credit scoring models, announced it will incorporate BNPL repayment data into two new credit scores. This change aims to give…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation ATLANTA (AP) — After more than a year of legal maneuvering, Fani Willis will face questions Wednesday from a Georgia state Senate committee over her prosecution of Donald Trump. The question is whether Fulton County’s Democratic district attorney will answer any of them. The Republican-dominated state Senate in January 2024 created the Special Committee on Investigation to examine allegations of misconduct against Willis concerning her case seeking criminal convictions for efforts to overturn Trump’s 2020 election loss in Georgia. Even before Trump embarked on a retribution campaign against his enemies, Republicans on the Georgia committee were eager to…
Savannah State Update: Frank and Patricia Kabela have made an additional $1.2 million gift to Savannah State University to further support student scholarships, building upon their initial $1 million donation made in 2019. The original gift established the Kabela Family Endowment, created to help address affordability challenges and ensure that qualified Savannah State University students are able to persist in their studies and successfully complete their degrees. Funds from the endowment provide critical financial assistance to students who are in good academic standing. In 2019, students, faculty, and staff recognized the Kabelas during Savannah State’s Homecoming football game, where they…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth Dates: December 2-5, 2026Location: Santa Barbara, CaliforniaOverview: An immersive 2.5-day retreat designed for solopreneurs and microbusinesses, guiding participants through strategic planning processes for visioning, setting concrete business goals, and creating clear action plans for the upcoming year. Sistahbiz 10th Annual Goal Digger Retreat Women of Power Summit 2026 Dates: March 5–8, 2026Location: Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NVOverview: Hosted by Black Enterprise, this premier summit is designed for executive women of color, offering leadership workshops, networking opportunities, and inspiring keynote sessions. Black Enterprise Roadmap to Billions Conference Dates: May 1–2,…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights (l-r) Realty TV star Toya Wright, former host of ESPN First Take Molly Quirem, comedian Steve Harvey and wife Marjorie Harvey. (photo/FB@ToyaWright) The MELT Golf Classic hosted by Steve Harvey has become one of the most notable celebrity golf events on the global social calendar, blending sport, entertainment and high-profile networking against the elegant backdrop of Abu Dhabi. Held in early December in 2025, the exclusive, invitation only annual event and tournament returned to the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where elite players, business leaders…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care by Margaret Coker, The Current December 15, 2025 Editor’s Note: The story was updated Tuesday to include response from the Georgia Department of Veterans Service, including more details of the hiring of the new director at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville. The Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville has a new director, after her predecessor stepped down amid growing concern about the quality of care given to the elderly and infirm residents at the facility. Dennis Mize, 70, was due to retire at the end of the year following…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World The Court stressed that centuries-old practices of seed-sharing form the backbone of Kenya’s food security and cultural heritage. PHOTO/FILE. By SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT newshub@eyewitness.africa UN experts have welcomed a landmark ruling of the High Court of Kenya declaring unconstitutional provisions of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act that criminalised the saving, use, exchange and sale of indigenous and farm-saved seeds. “This judgment rightly recognises that seed sharing is not a crime, but a fundamental element of peasants’ identity, resilience and contribution to national food systems,” said the Working Group on Peasants and other…