Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration II’m 5’9″ and I’m always on the hunt for the PERFECT pair of jeans… … so if you’re tired of your denim always coming up short, this list of tall-girl-approved jeans is for you! Tall girls know the struggle… finding jeans with the right length is way harder than it should be. Regular length hems always end up hitting above the ankle, and I’m not interested in wearing unintentionally cropped jeans. Hence, my search for brands that offer chic denim in long enough inseams to properly fit and flatter taller girls began. After…
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Black Arts & Culture Feature: Tingatinga is an art form specific to Tanzania. It originated in the works of a painter whose name was lent to the entire artistic movement. Edward Tingatinga (1932-1972) began painting animals and plants around 1968, using materials such as bicycle paints. His paintings were soon recognised for their surrealist appearance and naive style, similar to the works of Henri Rousseau. When Edward Tinagtinga died only four years after he began painting, in 1972, a whole series of artists partook in his artistic legacy and maintained its popularity to until the 1990s, when new directions emerged…
Black Background & Cultural Point Of Views: My child and his family reside in Polk Region, Florida. I generally warn him to keep an eye out for Constable Grady Judd, whose law enforcement officer as quickly as placed 68 bullets right into a thought cop-killer while shooting 110 rounds. When asked why his substitutes discharged often times, Judd reacted: “I presume the only factor 110 rounds was all that was discharged was that’s all the ammunition they had. We were not mosting most likely to take any type of type of possibility of him shooting back.” The Polk Region Constable’s…
Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia often brings a mix of concern, love, and exhaustion. You may have noticed how small changes, like a shift in schedule or an unfamiliar face, can quickly turn into confusion or agitation. For families considering memory care in Plainfield, one of the most valuable aspects of these communities is their consistent, structured approach to daily life. Predictable routines may seem simple, but for those living with memory loss, they can offer powerful reassurance and emotional balance. Understanding Dementia and…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Welcome home to 7440 Ansley View Lane in Cumming. This meticulously maintained property features an unfinished basement and numerous upgrades, offering both elegance and convenience. The stone front entry and inviting porch set the tone for the home, while inside a dark hardwood staircase makes an immediate impression. Hardwood flooring flows throughout the two-story foyer, formal dining room, living area and gourmet kitchen, creating a seamless open floor plan that is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen includes a large island with seating, a modern gas cooktop, a double oven, a…
SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 30, 2025 – The Port of Savannah handled 534,037 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) in August, an increase of 44,000 TEUs, or 9 percent year-over-year, representing the third highest month in GPA history. Container volumes were 1,010,725 TEUs fiscal year-to-date through August, 3.2% higher than last year. In September, Georgia Ports officially started its new fast-track routing process for container vessels entering the Port of Savannah, optimizing the Savannah River transit for inbound vessels to Garden City Terminal. Inbound vessels will temporarily dock at Georgia Ports’ Ocean Terminal “lay berth” until a berth at Garden City Terminal opens. The first…
HBCU News Spotlight: Themed “Built Brilliant. Built Different: 10 Years of Elevating Excellence,” the Hackathon sets the stage for a unique coding competition that fosters innovation, collaboration, empowerment, and engagement with the latest cutting-edge technology. The 2025 BE Smart HBCU Hackathon Celebrates a Decade of Tech Excellence More than 300 students from 43 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will showcase their tech talent and compete for jobs at Black Enterprise’s 10th Annual BE Smart Hackathon. Hosted by American Airlines, the Nov. 5-8 coding competition in Charlotte gathers the largest pool of students in the event’s history. This year, there…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation (Black Press USA) – The Conrad Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., pulsed with history and urgency as the Black Press of America gathered for its annual National Leadership Awards and Reception. The evening honored House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke and Communications Workers of America President Claude Cummings Jr. Cummings, the first African American to lead the CWA, also serves on the executive committee of the Democratic National Committee. During the reception, he put the night into sharp focus as he spoke on the red…
City of Pooler Neighborhood Update: Uploaded 9/ 12/ 2025 The Department of Homeland Safety and security’s Federal Emergency situation Management Agency has actually released a preliminary Flooding Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) , and where suitable, Flood Insurance Research Study (FIS) report, mirroring suggested flood risk determinations within Chatham Region, Georgia and Incorporated Areas. These flooding risk decisions may consist of the addition or alteration of Base Flooding Elevations, base flood depths, Unique Flooding Danger Location boundaries or area classifications, or the regulative floodway. Technical info or comments are solicited on the recommended flooding danger determinations shown on the initial company…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy For immediate release: August 5, 2025 Philip “Phil” Ridgway has been promoted to vice president of Product Development for Federal Reserve Financial Services (FRFS), effective June 1. He previously served as assistant vice president in the same area since 2020. In his new role, Ridgway will lead product development for Check and FedACH. Ridgway’s Federal Reserve career started at the Kansas City Fed in 2013 as a lead enterprise architect for Check and FedACH Retail Payment Technology Services. He joined the Atlanta Fed in 2016 as a product development…