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Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for NAACP; JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images; Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images As Women’s History Month gets in full swing, we thought it’d be a good time to highlight some of Hollywood faves who are proving over and over again that they’re bringing the next wave of immense talent and fire storytelling to our screens. Specifically, we’re taking a look at the Black actresses under 35 who are out here making a name for themselves and proving that they’ve got the range…

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Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Georgia News March 19, 2026, 8:58 p.m. ETBUFFALO, NY —Jake Wilkins often draws comparison to his famous father who preceded him decades ago with Georgia basketball.Dominique Wilkins was a two-time All-American with the Bulldogs before his star turn in the NBA, but he never reached the NCAA Tournament with Georgia.Jake Wilkins is on a March Madness team.The freshman forward is part of a Bulldog team that is the No. 8 seed in the Midwest region and played Saint Louis on Thursday night March 19Here are three things to know about Jake Wilkins:Need a…

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City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City Summer Camps Registration Opens April 1 with New Online registration SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah’s summer camps, including the general and specialty camps offered, open for registration on April 1,2026. General camps will run from May 26 to July 17. Ten centers across Savannah will host their own themes for each session. Each session will last for two weeks. There are several specialty camps to choose from this year: Sports Camp, Enrichment Art and Music Camp, Cheer Camp, Reel Teen Enrichment Camp and Therapeutic Camps for both youth and…

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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment 2027 Telluride X-Pro Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins You can get with this, or you can get with that. Whether you opt for the rugged, off-roading Telluride X-Pro or the sporty and graceful Telluride HEV (hybrid), Kia is presenting you with an advanced three-row SUV full of tech content, comfort, and uber-competitive pricing.  Telluride is Kia’s halo vehicle, so it comes as no surprise that they loaded it up with impressive talent like Indiana’s National Championship football team. Aptly named after a Colorado mining town in the Rocky Mountains, the second-generation 2027…

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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Dakota Mortensen Categorically Denies Taylor Frankie Paul Claims Published March 19, 2026 3:17 PM PDT The world is still trying to wrap their head around the shocking video of Taylor Frankie Paul appearing to assault her ex Dakota Mortensen … and now Dakota is giving his take on Taylor and the subsequent fallout. Dakota tells TMZ …  “As anyone who has seen the video will understand, this is a deeply upsetting situation. I am, unfortunately, used to these baseless claims about me and our relationship, which I categorically deny. I am focusing on…

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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) — Fans are getting ready to watch their favorite team play in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament happening in Greenville Thursday and Saturday. It’s one of the most exciting times in sports, and Greenville is right in the middle of it. The Bon Secours Wellness Arena will host eight teams for the […] Read the full article on the original site

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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Which university is best for studying Medicine in the USA? Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University and Yale University are some of the best schools to pursue medicine in the United States. The Times Higher Education created this ranking after evaluating 1,230 universities from 102 countries and territories. Which university is best for studying Medicine in the USA?If you’re considering medical school, these are the institutions you should pay attention to.Harvard University – 91.4 points In the United States, Harvard University is the best school to study medicine. The facility has…

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Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward A senior Federal Communications Commission official overseeing ABC-owned California stations privately offered to assist FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s campaign last year against the Walt Disney Co. and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, according to internal emails obtained by WIRED.On September 17, Carr threatened Disney with regulatory action regarding the Jimmy Kimmel monologue about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, prompting major station affiliates to drop the broadcast and forcing ABC to temporarily suspend the show.Later that day, Lark Hadley, the FCC West Coast enforcement director, emailed Carr and FCC chief of staff Scott Delacourt. The…

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From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images; Screenshot: YouTube/EyeWitnessNewsABC7NewYork It’s been nearly 30 years since Lena Horne left this Earth, but her influence is still being felt and honored today. Her iconic home in St. Albans, Queens, New York, is still filled with tributes to the classic artist, actress and activist who used to live and breathe in those same hallways. So when we heard the home was under contract, finalizing the sale paperwork after hitting the market at the beginning of this year, we felt it fitting to take a look at what some…

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Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia The common bluejay is a frequent visitor to bird feeders of the South. He’s a beautiful, striking bird, with a bold blue, white, and black pattern, but no one ever seems to exclaim over him. Instead, he is mostly regarded as an obnoxious pest and nuisance – sort of the Rodney Dangerfield of birds. Sometimes, under his nickname, “jaybird,” he enters Southern speech quite colorfully. “Nekkid as a jaybird” is the first phrase that comes to mind, as in, “I made sure that young’un was in the tub before I turned my back…

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