Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights With another winning season unfolding, Jackson State is once again positioned to make a run at the Celebration Bowl—a championship they claimed in a dominant 2024 season. But has the team ever thought about what it would be like to compete in the FCS playoffs? That’s what Jackson State coach T.C. Taylor was asked during an appearance on The FCS Edge with Craig Haley and Zach McKinnell. “You know, we were just talking about that as a staff yesterday,” Taylor said. “We’re kind of torn over here. Some love the…
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City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates SAVANNAH –The City of Savannah’s Cultural Resources and Water Resources departments are seeking submissions from local artists for the second phase of the Storm Drain Art Project. First established in 2022, the educational project aims to bring attention to our waterways, reduce pollution, and protect our local ecosystems through art installed on selected storm drains throughout the city. The City of Savannah lies within two major watersheds, the Savannah River Watershed and the Ogeechee River Watershed. When it storms, rain flows into storm drains that connect to our canals, rivers, and…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Photo courtesy: depositphotos.com Losing or breaking glasses can turn a normal day into a stressful one, especially during travel or before an important event. Clear vision affects safety, comfort, and confidence, so quick replacement matters more than most realize. Next-day eyeglasses provide a fast, dependable way to restore clear sight without long waits or extra hassle. Modern eyewear services now make it possible to replace prescription glasses within 24 hours. This fast turnaround helps people handle unexpected situations like lost luggage, damaged lenses, or forgotten backups. Instead of struggling through blurry days,…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary “First Take” has a new host.Longtime “SportsCenter” anchor Shae Cornette will move over to the popular sports debate show that stars analyst Stephen A. Smith, ESPN announced Thursday morning.Cornette is one of several people to fill in as guest host after Molly Qerim left the show last month.“Hosting First Take is no easy assignment. It requires confidence, toughness, and real sports insight — and Shae brings all of that and more,” Smith, who is also the show’s executive producer, said in a statement released by ESPN. “I’ve seen her command the desk with…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Georgia News The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport has been named the best airport in the U.S. for the sixth consecutive year by readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine. This recognition comes as part of the magazine’s 38th Annual Reader’s Choice Awards, which saw over 750,000 participants casting their votes. The airport has received accolades for its intimate and inviting layout, which resembles a town square. Known for its charm, the airport features benches and a large clock that enhance the historic Southern street atmosphere. This attention to detail has contributed to its sustained…
Fresh from the Kitchen Area Location: Recipes & Food Inspiration Sick of taking care of a number of pots and unrestricted meals after a prolonged day? These Suitable One-Pan and One-Pot Cuisines for Busy Weeknights are listed below to streamline your evenings without endangering taste. From luscious pastas and saucy chicken frying pans to comfy soups and baked sheet frying pan suppers, each dish provides ease, ease, and massive taste– done in one meal. Perfect for Millennials and Gen Z home cooks that wish for fast, calming meals with minimal cleansing, these weeknight-friendly dishes make supper actually feel uncomplicated. Whether…
Food & Beverage News: Insights, Safety, and Dining Trends Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Nestlé said Thursday it will cut 16,000 jobs during the next two years as the packaged food giant reduces costs to accelerate a turnaround of its business. The reduction represents about 6% of the company’s 277,000 global workforce. The Nespresso and Hot Pockets maker also increased its cost savings target, aiming to trim 3 billion Swiss francs, or $3.8 billion, in expenses by the end of 2027 from the company’s previous…
HBCU News Spotlight: Blexit logo (Photo courtesy of the Blexit website) Throughout its history, Howard University has been a hotbed of Black political thought, with visits from political organizations like Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). However, the announcement that BLEXIT, a conservative political organization, intends to visit campus for homecoming has drawn criticism from students and the greater HBCU community. BLEXIT, is short for “Black Exit from the victimhood mentality.” The group, which was founded in 2019 by Candace Owens, a conservative commentator, says a “victimhood…
Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn EmailBlack Hair Joy in 2025 : Embracing Our Beauty and PowerWhy Our Hair Still Leads the Cultureby Danielle Cox for CurlyNikki.com If you judge me because of my wondrous hair, if you are critical of the way my hair naturally grows from my glorious scalp, you are critical of God. And that’s a YOU problem. Some mornings, you don’t even touch your hair. You just look at it. Let it be. Let it exist.Not styled. Not stretched. Not manipulated.It sits there, bold and soft. And for a moment,…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Boy Is Mine Tour Kicks Off October 16 with Brandy, Monica, and R&B Powerhouse Lineup Across 24 U.S. Cities NEW YORK, NY – A defining moment in R&B history begins tonight as GRAMMY Award-winning icons Brandy and Monica officially launch their first-ever co-headlining tour — The Boy Is Mine Tour — in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the Heritage Bank Center. Produced by the Black Promoters Collective, the 24-city arena tour runs through December 7, celebrating the legacy of Brandy and Monica’s 1998 hit “The Boy Is Mine,” which dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for…