Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Rep. Carl Gilliard Announces Partnership with SCAD SERVE Design for Good to Develop Original 33 Plus One Monument at the Georgia State Capitol ATLANTA โ State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) is partnering with the Savannah College of Art and Designโs (SCAD) SCAD SERVE Design for Good initiative to develop a permanent memorial honoring the legacy of the Original 33 Plus One at the Georgia State Capitol. Through this collaboration, Rep. Gilliard will work with students from SCADโs top-ranked programs in sculpture, painting, writing and photography to conceptualize and design a monument that commemorates the Original 33…
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HBCU News Spotlight: A Rising Political Voice Enters a High-Stakes Race Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has officially launched her bid for the United States Senate, marking what many observers describe as a historic moment in Texas politics. The announcement of the Jasmine Crockett Texas Senate campaign outlined her intention to bring a fresh, community-centered perspective to a statewide race that has captured national attention. Initial reporting from TheGrio detailed Crockettโs focus on economic equity, public education, reproductive justice and voting-rights protections as core planks of her platform. By entering the 2026 election cycle, she becomes one of the most high-profile Black…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation By Jodi Godfrey, MS, RDN, American Medical Womenโs Association The Breakthrough Women in Science & Medicine TV series is excited to announce the PBS premiere on November 1, 2025, of a timely episode featuring Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, MBA, MACP, FAAP, FAHA. FAMWA, FTOS, for her groundbreaking work to address obesity as a chronic disease through education and advocacy. Dr. Stanford is a national and international expert in obesity medicine, bridging the intersection of medicine, public health, policy, and health disparities. โI am honored to be featured in…
Black Background & Cultural Viewpoints: A trumpeter being talked to by a female|cottonbro workshop by means of Pexels There is no government legislation forbiding exclusive firms from carrying out DEI plans and programs. Yet, the present management has actually established a tone that dissuades their usage. To put it simply, it’s discredited. This order straightens with Republicans that have actually passed state-level legislations with the exact same objective of outlawing DEI. As an example, the College of Alabama just recently shuttered 2 student-run magazines, Nineteen Fifty 6, which concentrated on “Black society, Black quality, and Black trainee experiences,” and Alice,…
Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Music has a unique way of bringing people together. As an avid music enthusiast and singer, Iโve spent countless hours sharing and listening to songs with others, and I know how powerful that can be. Thereโs something special about feeling connected through a song. At Senior Planet, we create spaces where music lovers can share that feeling and take part in programs that celebrate the songs that matter most to them. Explore All Things Music Weโve gathered all our music programs in one place on the All Things Music page. Hereโs…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: โHomeownership remains one of lifeโs most monumental transactions, and today buyers are approaching that life goal with new expectations,โ said Ginger Wilcox, president of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. โHigh barriers to entry have created a generation of buyers who know what they want and wonโt settle for less. These insights can help sellers and agents make design and presentation choices that resonate with modern buyers who are eager but increasingly discerning.โ The report highlights six key themes influencing homebuying decisions, including; The new starter home: With the average first-time homebuyer nearing age…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Story Links Savannah, Georgia-It was a successful week for the Savannah State men’s & women’s basketball squads last week with both teams recording two victories in the first two SIAC home doubleheaders of the season. Now, the squads look to keep the positive momentum going as they will hit the road for two conference games. We’ll cover everything from top to bottom in our latest installment of “This Week In Tiger Athletics”.Women’s BasketballHead Coach Phillip Wallace, Jr.’s return home to his hometown and his alma…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education A New Education Pipeline for Black StudentsMichael Bloomberg has launched a $20 million education initiative aimed at creating charter schools directly on HBCU campuses, a move expected to strengthen academic pathways for Black students from elementary school through college. The announcement of the Bloomberg HBCU charter school initiative marks one of the most ambitious efforts by a private philanthropist to support long-term student success within historically Black institutions. According to reporting from EURweb, the project centers on expanding access to high-performing K-12 opportunities, with students learning in environments that introduce them early…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia NEWTON COUNTY โ Georgia State Representative and Covington native Sharon Henderson was arrested on Monday morning after federal prosecutors alleged she collected false unemployment benefits. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Henderson allegedly applied for federal pandemic unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. with claims that she was employed by Henry County Schools as a substitute teacher. However, prosecutors claim that Henderson had not worked for the school system since 2018. โIn June 2020, while a candidate for a Georgia House seat, Henderson allegedly applied for federal…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection On December 1, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chief Kristi Noem said โforeign invadersโ were not welcome into the United States as she aggressively called for an expansion of the countryโs travel bans. The DHS Chiefโs hostilely worded message, shared on X, didnโt specify which countries the travel ban expansion would impact. However, Noem harshly pointed the finger at places from which she believes foreign nationals have come and wreaked havoc in the U.S. Per her rant, those bad actors are coming to America, committing crimes, and taking away resources from U.S. citizens.…