Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Source: Scott Olson / Getty The crowded race for the next Wisconsin governor has gained another entrant as former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced his candidacy on Tuesday. According to NBC News, Barnes framed his campaign as a push back against the “chaos” of the Trump administration in his announcement video. “Under Trump, the name of the game has been distraction and chaos to avoid accountability,” Barnes said in the video. He added that affordability will be one of the primary focuses of his campaign. “Seems like the…
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Global Black Voices: News from around the World After several corporations announced they were ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, U.S. wireless carrier AT&T is the latest corporation to enact such a move. FCC Chair Brendan Carr said AT&T’s letter on Tuesday confirmed its previously announced commitment to ending its DEI-related policies, writing that the company “does not and will not have any roles focused on DEI.” “The legal landscape governing diversity, equity, and inclusion (‘DEI’) policies and programs has changed,” the company wrote in its letter. “We have closely followed the recent Executive Orders, Supreme Court rulings, and guidance…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates SAVANNAH – Today, Dec. 2, the City of Savannah’s Water Reclamation department launches a new payment platform to manage payments and compliance for its Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) program The new system, SwiftComply FOG Solution for Food Service Establishment (FSE) Compliance, will be used to manage the City’s FOG program workflows, inspections, and permitting. The integration of this platform will streamline program operations and introduce a brand-new efficient payment process for establishment permits and optimize service provider manifest submissions. The platform will also capture pump out reports, as well as…
Recent from the Kitchen: Recipes & Meals Inspiration My Pumpkin Chai Tres Leches Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Whipped Topping is THE fall model of the traditional Latin American dessert. Its basis is a lightweight and ethereal pumpkin chiffon batter flecked with a comforting mix of heat spices. The creamy, chai-infused, and spiced three-milk combination (which is definitely a four-milk combination, as a result of that’s how I get down) completely soaks the cake with out making it a soggy mess. The maple-sweetened whipped cream cheese frosting? That’s the wealthy and creamy bow that ties all of it collectively. I used to be…
Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips The Truth About Natural Hair : Secrets, Science, and Self-Love By Danielle Cox for CurlyNikki.com I used to think my hair hated me. Honestly, I think I used to hate my hair. That’s the sad truth. Every morning, it would meet me with knots, frizz, shrinkage (usually not bi-lateral- so one side would be stretched and misshapened, and the other side shrunken, and mishapened- I couldn’t win), and a unpredictability that seemed illegal. No matter what I tried, from grease to gels to the most viral YouTube methods, nothing worked. And…
Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond A requiem for the seasons is an act of living remembrance for what is vanishing, be that long-cherished seasonal moments, forms of celebration that once tied us to nature’s cycles, and to more than human species – some that are going extinct. Cheeping twittering birds awakened me at dawn. The first snow of the season cast a spell over the landscape last night and this generous dusting brought in the wild turkeys… I wished all good morning as I scattered seed under the crabapple. A couple of very friendly individuals…
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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is moving to gut funding for permanent supportive housing (PSH), putting more than 170,000 people – most of whom are older adults and people with disabilities – at risk of losing their homes. For this population, losing a home often means trying to survive on the streets or being institutionalized. For many older adults who are unhoused, access to permanent supportive housing (PSH) provides a roof over their heads and services to stabilize their health and lives. Older adults are the fastest-growing…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: If you have ever dreamed of living in a setting that feels straight out of a Hallmark movie, this home in historic Barnesville offers that opportunity. Located about 70 miles south of Atlanta and nestled along a tree-lined street, the property blends classic Southern charm with thoughtful modern updates. From the welcoming front porch to the peaceful surroundings, it is the kind of place that encourages you to slow down, relax and enjoy the simple comforts of home. At the center of the residence is a beautifully updated kitchen designed to serve as the…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips NEW YORK — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial vaccine advisory committee will be meeting later this week under a new chairperson, federal officials announced Monday.Martin Kulldorff is leaving the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to take a leadership role within the Department of Health and Human Services, officials said.Dr. Kirk Milhoan, who has blamed vaccines for causing cardiovascular disease, will become the new chair. He had been appointed to the committee in September.Later this week, the committee is scheduled to discuss the pediatric vaccine schedule and hepatitis B shots…