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(SAVANNAH, GA) March 17, 2026, Healthy Savannah is excited to announce a free community event dedicated to the well-being of local children and families. In partnership with the Savannah (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, Healthy Savannah will host the Kids Health & Safety ZONE from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The event will take place at the Greenbriar Children’s Center Gym, located at 3709 Hopkins Street, Savannah, GA 31405. The community is invited to enjoy a fun and interactive day focused on building healthy habits. The Kids Health & Safety ZONE is one of several activities…

Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers What would you learn if you had the chance to start again?   For many people, later life brings the opportunity to explore new interests, develop skills, or pursue learning that may not have been possible earlier in life. At University of Limerick, Pathway Plus supports adults aged 50 and over who are curious about learning again whether for personal development, to reskill, or simply to explore something new. Pathway Plus provides guidance on the wide range of flexible learning opportunities available at UL. These include short courses, part time postgraduate…

Real Estate News & Market Insights: When Compass announced its partnership with Redfin and Rocket Companies to publish its coming soon listings on Redfin’s platform many wondered how Zillow and other brokerages would respond. Well, the housing industry now has its answer. On Tuesday, Zillow announced the debut of Zillow Preview, a new offering providing agents and their sellers with the option to publicly pre-market their listings before the properties transition to an active listing status.  To launch Zillow Preview, Zillow is partnering with Keller Williams, REMAX, HomeServices of America, United Real Estate and Side to provide their agents with…

Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation At the 98th Academy Awards, Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history. The New Zealand-born cinematographer behind “Sinners,” directed by Ryan Coogler, became the first woman — and the first woman of color — to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography during the ceremony held March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Her richly textured 35mm visuals, blending practical firelight with deep blues for the film’s vampire twins, helped define the visual identity of the movie, which entered the night with 16 nominations and ultimately secured four Academy Awards. Following…

HBCU News Spotlight: By The Associated Press NEW YORK — The WNBA and its players’ union had another marathon negotiating session that lasted into the early morning hours Monday as they try to reach a deal on new collective bargaining agreement. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert had said Friday night that the two sides need to get a deal done by Monday to potentially avoid disruptions to the upcoming season. “Can things be 24 to 48 hours later than maybe a date that we put on a piece of paper just to get everybody understanding there is a basketball calendar here? Can…

Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Joy Malone/Getty Images; Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM; James Klug/Redferns The sun is out in NYC. The temperatures are finally above freezing level. It’s almost Aries season. And, speaking of, fellow Aries, my good sis Jill Scott, Miss Jilly from Philly, just announced her tour dates for new album To Whom This May Concern. I’ve of course had the project on repeat as well—especially tracks “Don’t Play” and “Pressha.” In other words, I’m feeling good! Thanks for asking. In all seriousness, I am extremely excited for her tour. Not only…

Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Georgia News March 16, 2026 GPB Amanda Andrews reports that leaders from the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee, transportation, and business organizations around the state spoke on various panels Thursday about their ongoing preparations for the tournament. Atlanta will host eight World Cup matches this summer starting June 15.   March 16, 2026 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Staff reports, Georgia is home to an array of postsecondary education options, from large public universities with satellite campuses to private four-year colleges and universities, and to a statewide career and technical education system with a…

Black Voices: Money and Employment News from Across the Nation CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 25: Jennifer Hudson and Common look on after the game between the Chicago Sky and the Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena on August 25, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) “That relationship is one of the greatest blessings and most important things in my life,” Common told podcast host Samantha Chatman in…

HBCU News Spotlight: Southern University and A&M College marked a significant milestone in the construction of its $68 million science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) complex. In an Instagram post published Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, the Baton Rouge, LA-based Historically Black College and University (HBCU) shared plans that the state-of-the-art facility will be completed in 2027. “A major milestone is now in place,” the university shared in the post. “Today, Southern University celebrated the topping-off of the new STEM Complex, marking the placement of the final structural beam.” According to a news release, the project is funded through Louisiana’s Capital Outlay Act. Transforming STEM…