Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips The Rise and Fall of the Natural Hair Movement – and Where We Go From Here By Britany Michelle for CurlyNikki.com There is a shift happening, specifically in the textured-hair-care sector of the beauty industry. What once began as an enthusiastic embracing of one’s natural hair, and a dismantling of Eurocentric beauty standards; has now regressed into a less than ideal circumstance. The dynamic is clear. As a consumer, you’ve either figured it out (or got some help), and gained great results; or you’ve slipped through the cracks of a faulty system where…
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Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond My father, Ronnie Sim, who has died aged 81, worked for many years in Africa, helping people from various language groups to translate the Bible into their own tongue. Much of his time was spent in Ethiopia, where his biggest project was to facilitate the Bible’s translation into the Hadiyya language. But he also had lengthy spells in Kenya, where he helped to create an infrastructure to support Bible translators to do their work more efficiently. There are still a large number of languages that do not have their own…
Black History & Cultural Viewpoints: On 21 December 1848, a young white-passing man passing the name ‘Mr Johnson’ boarded a train in Macon, Georgia, helped by his enslaved manservant. With his moderate framework, eyes shaded by green-tinged eyeglasses, and arm in a sling, this boy decreased an uncommon number. Nonetheless what nobody else in the carriage recognized was that Mr Johnson and his slave had a method. They were not, really, master and slave, yet partner and partner– Ellen and William Craft. In a quote to escape slavery, the Crafts had really used disguises and were beginning an excellent 1,…
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chairman of the Savannah Music Commission, will host an inaugural “Savannah Sound Check” event to unite the city’s music industry on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6 p.m. at The Pittman Enterprises Club at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia. Following the passage of House Bill 762, which was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp in May 2025, Rep. Gilliard emphasizes that this event marks the beginning of a new series designed to strengthen and celebrate Savannah’s music ecosystem. The series will serve as a collaborative platform for artists, musicians, promoters, investors, concert organizers and…
Chatham Area Transit Board of Directors announces October meeting Savannah, Ga – The Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) Board of Directors will hold its regular Board of Directors’ Meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at CAT Central, located at 900 E. Gwinnett St. Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 4 p.m. To join virtually: https://www.youtube.com/@ChathamAreaTransit Best Regards, A’riel Johnson | Public Information and Communications Officer Chatham Area Transit | www.catchacat.org 900 East Gwinnett St., Savannah, GA 31401 Phone: (912) 433- 5191 [ad-1]
HBCU News Spotlight: An eager audience awaited a fashionably late AUC Agency production on Oct. 16. The sold-out show was one of the most anticipated homecoming events this year and marked a moment of accomplishment for the student-led modeling organization. The Agency’s homecoming show was a production to behold, taking place at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel for the first time in years. Audience members were treated to a mixed-media experience that showcased more than just fashion. This year’s show featured scenes with traditional catwalks, HBCU-inspired modeling choreography, the agency’s dance team and short films between them. Each…
Politics Today: News, Analysis & Debate Across the Spectrum I first realized the extent of the internet’s takeover of U.S. politics while standing in the lobby of a drab hotel convention center, listening to an elderly gentleman rattle off a list of fringe conspiracy forums he frequented. “Prison Planet,” he told me, and “Infowars.” “Wow,” I said. In the conference room behind us, a man distributed papers watermarked with a custom edit of Pepe, a cartoon frog that achieved infamy as an unofficial mascot of the too-online, 4chan-dwelling alt-right of the 2010s. I wasn’t at an alt-right conference. Nor was…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth Demonstrators filled the streets of Manhattan on Saturday for the “No Kings” protest, a coordinated march challenging systemic privilege and entrenched power structures in the United States. The event, held in former President Donald Trump’s home city, drew activists, students, and community leaders from across the region. Organizers described the rally as an effort to “track and challenge white privilege” in public life and institutions. Protesters carried a variety of banners and placards expressing opposition to inequality and government policy. Some signs featured strong criticism of incarceration practices and political leadership,…
Politics Today: News, Analysis & Debate Across the Spectrum By WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 23:48 EDT, 25 October 2025 | Updated: 09:53 EDT, 26 October 2025 A man died Thursday at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, marking the third death at the dream destination resort in two weeks. The deceased man was identified as Matthew Cohn, per the Orange County Medical Examiner’s office. His cause of death had not yet been determined. The death happened at the Contemporary Resort hotel, where another woman died less than two weeks ago. A Disney World guest had also died on Tuesday. A TikTok…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Shemar Moore just had the most amazing dadday/daughter days on the set of his new series, S.W.A.T. Exiles as daughter Frankie, 2, visited him on set. The S.W.A.T. star shared an adorable behind-the-scenes video on Instagram showing his 2-year-old daughter, Frankie, visiting him on the set of S.W.A.T. Exiles, the upcoming spinoff of CBS’s hit police drama, for the very first time. In the montage, Moore can be seen greeting his ex-girlfriend Jesiree Dizon, with whom he shares Frankie, before excitedly lifting his daughter from the car for their big “Daddy – Daughter…