Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Bulloch County News Georgia Southern University is receiving close to $40 million from the State of Georgia for major projects, including the launch of Georgia’s first college of optometry and an innovative applied reading center. Georgia Southern University has received a state investment of nearly $40 million to support several projects that address critical needs throughout the state, including the first college of optometry in Georgia and an applied reading center. College of Optometry Following the signing of the state’s Amended Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (HB 973), the University has received $29.8 million…
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When enslaved Africans arrived on these shores in the 17th century, they carried ancestral knowledge about rice production and cultivation, a practice that required the use of sweetgrass baskets for harvesting, transporting and storing the crop. In the centuries that followed, their Gullah Geechee descendants wove that generational art form, along with food ways indigenous to the Lowcountry, their language and other ancient customs such as singing and drumming, deep into the tapestry of American history. Significantly, as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary this July, the 22nd annual Sweetgrass Festival highlights the substantial ways in which African heritage has…
Fresh from the Kitchen: Recipes & Food Inspiration This Marinated Artichoke Bean Salad is something delicious you can make with basic pantry staples. Tossed in an herby balsamic dressing designed for your bread to dip right into. Why You’ll Love This Marinated Artichoke Bean Salad Easy way to get in fiber and iron. Prioritizing beans in salads like this means you can better hit your iron and fiber goals. This salad also has vitamin C, which helps to better absorb that iron. Gets better as it sits. The benefit of meal prepping this in advance is that all those good…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Chrisean Rock is sharing a side of motherhood that fans don’t often get to see. In a video posted to her Instagram stories on Thursday, the reality star could be seen assisting her son, Chrisean Jesus Jr., during a therapy session at home. “Me and my son be at it, day in, day out, doing what we need to do. You know what I’m saying? We do this for real,” Chrisean said in the clip. “Like, I love him. He’s learning. He’s cooperative,” she added before giving her son a kiss. Alongside…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Story Links EMPORIA, Kan.- Jakobe Mobley came to Savannah State University as a champion.On May 22, Mobley was among the best in Division II, qualifying for the 2026 NCAA Division II OutdoorTrack & Field Championships in the high jump.On the big stage once again, his dream of repeating as a champion fell short.Mobley failed to clear the 2.00m bar in his three attempts and was eliminated in the first round of the high jump competition, out of 22 of the best in the nation.Mobley was the lone Track &…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Meta is looking to give customers even more ways to wear its logo on their bodies.The Information reported that Mark Zuckerberg’s company is planning to develop and test an “AI pendant,” which would most likely be something you clip on and wear so that it can use an on-board microphone to record everything you say throughout the day for the purpose of generating AI summaries, just in case you ever need that. The description of the device is not entirely speculative, as Meta recently acquired a company called Limitless that was responsible…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Livingstone College Volleyball Player Kendall Cook Remembered Livingstone College is mourning the death of Kendall Cook, a 19-year-old student-athlete who planned to join the school’s women’s volleyball program. Cook came to Livingstone after starting her college career at Clark Atlanta University, where she competed as part of the Panthers volleyball program. Her death has shaken several communities, including Livingstone College, Clark Atlanta, Frankfort High School in Kentucky, and the wider HBCU athletics family. The Livingstone College volleyball program shared a heartfelt message honoring Cook’s life and spirit. In its tribute, the program…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia The CDC has released a report with new national dating showing slight improvements in HIV care and treatment outcomes in the U.S. The report, which includes data from 2024, shows that among the nearly 39,000 people who received an HIV diagnosis that year, 83% were linked to care within one month of diagnosis. Among the more than 1.1. million people living with diagnosed HIV at the end of 2024, 77% had received some care, 56% were retained in care, and 69% had achieved viral suppression – a slight increase from 67% in 2023.…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman March 18, 2026 Acting Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl appeared on Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” to explain the grim possibility ahead. A Trump official has warned that some airports may shut down entirely if Transportation Security Administration (TSA) remains unfunded. This current risk stems from the partial government shutdown, which mainly impacted agencies under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These agencies include TSA and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the latter’s funding being the point of contention for U.S. lawmakers. As Democrats and Republicans remain at…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has released its 2025 Annual Report, showcasing another year of strong development results and reaffirming its commitment to advancing a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and integrated Africa.Despite a challenging global environment marked by slower growth, tighter financial conditions, and increasing climate and debt pressures, Africa continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience in 2025, with growth reaching 4.2 percent and many African economies ranking among the fastest growing in the world.Beyond the numbers, the report tells a deeper story: the story of Africa’s people – especially its young people…