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 &…
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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…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips A father mysteriously slips through time in Joseph Eckert’s The TravelerMikhail Rudenko / Alamy Writing this as the UK swelters under an unprecedented May heatwave, perhaps it’s small wonder that so many science-fiction authors are currently imagining miserable versions of an overheated future in which their characters are struggling to survive. I’m intrigued by the sound of sci-fi legend M. John Harrison’s upcoming take on a dystopian future, but if post-apocalyptic hellscapes aren’t your thing, I’m also happy to report that there are other options for sci-fi fans this month. I’m already…
Business Insights: Global Markets, Strategy & Economic Trends Doug Baumoel was in his 30s when his family went to war over the family business. His father, Joe, had founded Controlotron, an industrial products manufacturer in Long Island worth over $60 million. Baumoel was heir apparent.But as succession questions loomed in the ’90s, family members began vying for control. Consultants were hired, but they only intensified the conflict, advising members not to speak to each other and to hire lawyers. The company was sold through the courts at a fraction of its value, the litigation consumed much of the proceeds and…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary Female athletes and Olympic sports athletes, two overlapping groups that have long thrived in US colleges, are facing an uncertain future on campus. These athletes’ college prospects may lie in the hands of a surprising savior …Donald Trump.Yes, the same Donald Trump who invited the US men’s hockey team to the State of the Union address and joked that he’d have to invite the women under threat of impeachment. The same Donald Trump who invited Georgia’s women’s tennis team to the White House and released a photo in which he and several men…
Tech Trends & Innovation: The Latest in Tech News Image source: recovery.com Key takeaways: Biohacking has gone mainstream: What began with fitness trackers and sleep apps now includes hardware implants, with 67% of Americans in a recent survey identifying as biohackers. Grinder biohacking goes beyond tracking: Grinders implant magnets, NFC and RFID chips, and other devices directly into their bodies to enhance human capabilities. Human augmentation has real risks: DIY implants often happen outside medical settings, which increases the risk of infection, device failure, and even introduces cybersecurity threats. The line between innovation and harm remains unclear: There aren’t any…