GEORGETOWN COUNTY S.C. (WPDE) — Georgetown County Council has proclaimed July 25 through Aug. 1 as Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week, recognizing the history, culture and contributions of the Gullah/Geechee people in the county.This year’s theme is “Hunnuh mus tek cyare de root fa heal de tree,” a Gullah/Geechee phrase emphasizing the importance of caring for a community’s roots to help it grow stronger.MORE: SCDNR seeking public input on hunting deer with dogsThe county said 2026 also marks the 26th anniversary of Chieftess Queen Quet’s leadership as Head Pun De Bodee of the Gullah/Geechee Nation and the 30th anniversary of the…
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Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy The Birth of a Nation and the Civil War The fight for American independence began with a Black hero named Crispus Attucks. In 1770, he became the very first casualty of the American Revolution when British soldiers fired into a crowd during the Boston Massacre. During the Civil War, nearly 200,000 Black soldiers served in the Union Army and Navy to end slavery. The 54th Massachusetts Infantry: One of the most famous regiments, they led a daring charge on Fort Wagner in South Carolina. William Carney: A sergeant in…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Taylor’s late shot lifts Savannah Steel past Jacksonville Waves in overtimeSAVANNAH, Ga. —Lauryn Taylor scored 20 points and hit the winning shot with 0.3 seconds remaining in overtime as the Savannah Steel defeated the Jacksonville Waves 92-90 on Sunday at Enmarket Arena.The victory gave Savannah (9-25) its first win over Jacksonville and closed the Steel’s inaugural UPSHOT League season.Taylor, playing on her birthday, came off the bench midway through overtime and made two 3-pointers before converting the decisive basket.“I just kept confidence in myself throughout this entire season,” Taylor said.…
Local Headlines & Updates: August 31, 2026 – Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) — the leading nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to saving the buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future — will host an informative, engaging HSF Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. titled “Mid-Century Modern: Its Origins and How it Was Applied in Savannah” on Thurs., Sept. 17th at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center, located in the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy at 323 E. Broughton St. in Savannah, Ga. Attendees are invited to attend a wine reception at 5:30 p.m. The…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Aug. 29, 2026, 12:07 a.m. ETWinner of the belly flop contest was Paul Ciaramicoli of Wakefield before Savannah Bananas against the Coconuts at Gillette Stadium on Friday, August 28, 2026.Marc Vasconcellos/The EnterpriseRetired Patriot David Andrews blocks for a child during the Savannah Bananas against the Coconuts at Gillette Stadium on Friday, August 28, 2026.Marc Vasconcellos/The EnterpriseSavannah Bananas center fielder Dr Meadows makes the behind the back catch against the Coconuts at Gillette Stadium on Friday, August 28, 2026.Marc Vasconcellos/The EnterprisePatriot’s Hunter Henry throws out a pitch at the Savannah Bananas…
Black Voices: Money and Employment News from Across the Nation Dear Nolan, Happy 19th Birthday! On what would have been your golden birthday, we thought it was fitting to remind you of how much you were and are loved. Your mom, Christine Wonsley and your dad, Elmore Wonsley, have been working tirelessly since July 4, 2026, to fight for justice on your behalf. In fact, your mother has pleaded with the world not to stop saying your name: Nolan Xavier Wells. And here at ESSENCE, that is exactly what we continue to do, say your name: on our website and…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment It has been over a month since “Love Island USA” fans said goodbye to the Season 8 cast during the grand finale, and now it is time to catch up with the islanders to see if the romances and friendships have continued outside of the villa. A few weeks ago, the cast, including winners Bryce Dettloff and Trinity Tatum, the “Core 4” and some divisive islanders came together to film a reunion hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen. Fans have been waiting to see if rumors about spats between contestants and…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Florida A&M football fans will be able to hear their team on the radio in 2026 after all. The school announced Friday morning that an agreement has been reached with Tallahassee radio station WHBX 96.1 Jams to broadcaster Rattler football games for the 2026 season. Bryan Fulford will return to play-by-play duties, joined by FAMU Hall of Famer Al Chester as color analyst. “We’re proud to finalize this partnership with Cumulus Media, extending Rattler football and athletics coverage across the Big Bend region,” FAMU athletic director John Davis said in…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care On an August morning two years ago, Meredith Melville was crossing Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, California, to meet a friend at a cafe. While in the crosswalk, she noticed a car some distance away. Perhaps she misjudged its speed, she said, because she’d walked only partway across the street when the car, a Toyota sedan, came bearing down on her. “She should have seen me,” Melville said of the driver. “All of a sudden she was there, and I didn’t have any way to get out of her way. I flew…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Google did that Friday afternoon thing they love to do again, where they release new updates for Pixel phones. Fun! Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 is now available for your Pixel phone, just not yet for your new Pixel 11 series device. We were sort of hoping to be able to play with the new goodies from Beta 3 onward on the new-new, but that’s not what we got. Google did say that they will release this for the Pixel 11 series “soon.” The update is live and rolling out to the…