Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Two federal courts have ordered the Trump administration to provide emergency funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, that’s been endangered by the federal government shutdown. (“Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP during shutdown,” Oct. 31.) But those payments provide only temporary relief – and even that may not fully fund the program or prevent delays for recipients. Across the St. Louis region, thousands of families remain anxious and co=uncertain about how long this support will last. For households already working hard to…
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Chatham County Police Department Searching for Missing Juvenile Chatham County, GA (November 4, 2025) – The Chatham County Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Imani Bradshaw, who has not been in contact with her family since she left school yesterday. She was last known to be traveling with a friend in a small, grey Kia SUV. Imani is 4’11” and was last seen wearing a black jacket, black shirt, and black pants. Call 911 with any information. The Chatham County Police Department is the lead investigative agency in this case, and any information released by another source may or may not…
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Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools understands that some of our families may be dealing with uncertainty during the government shutdown – especially if they are dependent on SNAP benefits to feed their children. Food security impacts more than student health. Having regular access to enough nutritious food can have a positive effect on a student’s academic performance, behavior, and attendance. Schools and districts play a vital role in ensuring that students and adults in the learning community have equitable access to affordable, culturally relevant, and nutritious foods. In addition to reminding our families…
Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: School Social Workers are recognized annually as School Social Worker of the Year (SSWOTY) in their districts by the School Social Workers Association of Georgia. District members are recognized for this outstanding achievement because of their leadership at district and state levels, political and legislative engagement, commitment to the Code of Ethics and their contributions to the School Social Work profession. Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools are in Georgia’s District 1 and SCCPSS Social Worker Penny Maggioni has been recognized as the First District School Social Worker of the Year. As the winner…
Stay Informed with Political News Gregory W. Meeks, member of the United States House of Representatives.(Wikimedia Commons / Photo by: United States Congress BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “A complex reality” is being overlooked by President Donald Trump, with his Friday proposal to send the U.S. military into Nigeria over alleged anti-Christian behaviors, believes Congressman Greg Meeks of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. By April Ryan | “A complex reality” is being overlooked by President Donald Trump, with his Friday proposal to send the U.S. military into Nigeria over alleged anti-Christian behaviors, believes Congressman Greg Meeks of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia (CNN) — Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old democratic socialist whose focus on working-class issues and personal magnetism attracted a diverse coalition of volunteers and supporters to propel a once-underdog campaign, will win New York City’s general election race for mayor, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. Mamdani beat former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for a second time, shattering the political scion’s hopes of a comeback after his loss to Mamdani in the June Democratic primary. Also running in the general election was Republican Curtis Sliwa, who refused to end his campaign despite pressure from Cuomo and his supporters. Mamdani’s win marks a victory for the progressive…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Source: Tom Williams / Getty On Tuesday, the ongoing government shutdown tied the 2018-2019 shutdown as the longest ever. Both Democrats and Republicans in the Senate are under immense pressure to end the shutdown, as the ripple effects have spread to our most vulnerable Americans. While discussions have been underway on a plan to end the shutdown, Senate Democrats are divided on how that plan should look. According to the Hill, several Senate Democrats have told their colleagues that a deal to end the shutdown could end this week. A…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection I love being Brazilian. Rarely do I not get a smile or a fun story out of someone who asks where I’m from. Brazil is a country of joy, warmth, and nuance. It’s easy to feel all of these things when you visit, but perhaps a little harder to blend in without knowing what really moves and shakes this culture. Besides being one of the largest countries in the world, Brazilians differ a lot regionally. To help you make the most of your time there, these are some of the unspoken rules that…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Global Tech Event Celebrates Black and Allied Excellence, Draws Over 20,000 Attendees Mississauga, ON — The BFUTR 2025 Global Tech Summit, presented by TD and powered by Obsidi®, is set to return to The International Centre in Mississauga from November 6–7, 2025. With over 20,000+ attendees expected, it remains the world’s largest tech summit celebrating Black and allied excellence, driving global conversations on innovation, equity, and the future of work. Backed by Visit Mississauga, the official destination marketing organization for the city, this year’s summit embraces the bold theme: “The New World…