Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond (RNS) — The woman in the front pew caught my attention. Her pink calico dress looked straight from the set of Little House on the Prairie. She was pregnant and holding a baby in her arms. Four other children stood next to her, end-capped by the father. At 14, I was immediately fascinated by their cheerful courage to live a countercultural life in our church of working moms and the standard 2.5 kids. I loved Little House. I wanted to be a Christian wife and mother, and I decided then and there…
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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Out this Friday the 10th What does an ageing Ireland mean for all of us? In this episode of Mind It, Sinead Ryan talks to education counsellor and Irish Times journalist Brian Mooney about the opportunities and challenges of longer lives. They discuss pensions, housing, healthcare, retirement communities, and why staying healthy and active benefits both individuals and society. Rather than seeing retirement as the end of the road, Brian argues it’s a chance to contribute, pursue new interests, and help build a fairer future for younger generations. A thought-provoking conversation…
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Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Board Approves New Technology Initiatives to Enhance Efficiency and Improve Student Outcomes College and Career Readiness Platform Contract Approved The Board approved the award of RFP 26-25 College and Career Readiness Platform to MaiaLearning, Inc. for a total cost of $110,000 for the initial term with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year terms. The company will provide a districtwide College and Career Readiness platform to support a comprehensive K–12 student success ecosystem comprised of a centralized system for career awareness, academic planning, social-emotional learning, goal setting, and…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment By Pharrell MahoiHeart & Soul Summer Internphotos by Pharrell and staff In life, certain moments act as catalysts, instantly aligning your deepest passions with your future ambitions. As a Business and Finance student at Houston Community College—originally hailing from Southeast London, England—my heartbeat has always synchronized with the roar of a well-crafted engine. From a young age, automobiles have been more than just a passing interest; they have been my ultimate focus. This summer, my journey as a Heart & Soul intern brought me face-to-face with a powerhouse in the automotive media…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment The people closest to us can sometimes be the hardest to see clearly—and mothers might be the blurriest. “The mother-daughter relationship, perhaps more than any other, seems to defy a fixed point of view,” Rachel Aviv writes in “You Won’t Get Free Of It: Stories of Mothers and Daughters.” The book, which came out this week, collects six essays originally published in The New Yorker. “I wrote some of these stories feeling, existentially, like a daughter,” Aviv notes in the book’s preface. She describes revising several essays to “redress what I saw…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Statesboro native and former 4-star prospect will return to the Coastal Empire and make “The Marsh” his new home for the 2026 season. Read the full article on the original site
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education For years, districts have promoted one-to-one devices as a way to boost learning, provide tailored lessons for differing academic needs and offer enrichment. But parents and teachers say even the youngest students are finding ways past any blocks adults try to put on school devices to play games, watch videos and message friends on school-issued devices. Interviews with more than 45 parents, educators and experts across the country, as well as recent surveys with parents and educators, describe the many ways elementary students are using devices in class: watching YouTube videos of…