Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights LOWELLVILLE, Ohio (WKBN) – Every Friday, a group of nuns hits the links at Knoll Run Golf Course in Lowellville, Ohio. This past weekend, one of those golfers turned 105. On Sunday, September 21, Sister René Parman celebrated her 105th birthday. And a few days before, she honored the occasion the same way she has for decades: with a round of golf. Her fellow sisters from Humility of Mary were with her. “It’s a wonderful place to be — very meditative,” said Sister René. “It’s a beautiful place — grass, flowers and it’s quiet.” ‘Spider-Man’ actor injured on movie…
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Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media On Aug. 29, three bills from the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) “2025 Road to Repair” bill package were released from the Suspense File, where they were placed in July by the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The California Legislature places any bill that would potentially cost the state more than $50,000 from the General Fund or $150,000 from special funds in the Suspense File for further consideration at a later point in the legislative session. Senate Bills (SB) 515, SB 518, and SB 437…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care When it comes to marginalized intersectional identities, Black women and women of color are no stranger. But if we zoom out, what does that experience look like across systems, access, and paychecks? Today we’re excited to be joined by economist, advocate, and author Anna Gifty. She’s here to talk about her new book, ‘The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid,’ a powerful, data-driven exploration of the hidden costs of being both a woman and a racial minority in today’s economy. During this conversation, we dive into the concept…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward The Apple Watch has long positioned itself as a leader in the smartwatch space, and the new Series 11 watch includes several key updates that provide improvements over previous models. These include 5G connectivity for the cellular model and new health features like hypertension notifications and Sleep Score analysis. Yet, Apple does face plenty of competition from other companies, with Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch 8 providing a compelling alternative for people looking for a watch that pairs with an Android phone. The Galaxy Watch 8 has a lightweight design, access to the Gemini…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education The North Texas student is the first Kid of the Year honoree to also be named a TIME for Kids Service Star. FRISCO, Texas — A North Texas high school student who created an app to protect seniors against cybercrime can now add being named TIME magazine’s Kid of the Year to her list of accomplishments. Tejasvi Manoj, a student at Frisco ISD’s Lebanon Trail High School, started the process of building Shield Seniors after receiving a call in 2024 while heading home from a Scouting America camp that her 85-year-old grandfather had…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia In light of the recent First Liberty Building and Loan Ponzi scheme scandal, The Citizen spoke with Wealth Management Certified Professional®, Teresa M. Fitzgerald, WMCP®, ownerof Affinity Planning Partners about how residents can protect themselves from investment fraud. One of the biggest warning signs, Fitzgerald said, is a promised return on investments. “There is no such thing as a guaranteed rate of return on an investment unless it is an insured product like a CD, which is FDIC insured,” she explained. “If someone promises you 13% every year in an investment vehicle that is not insured, that should be an immediate red flag.” Another safeguard…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection My mom has traveled the world for 42 years and prides herself on never checking a bag. Whether she’s traveling for work or taking a trip to New York City to visit me, she has nailed packing a carry-on down to a science and can fit 100 items into her compact luggage for a weeklong trip. With more than four decades of travel experience, she has mastered how to survive long travel days through her own trial and error and has picked up from colleagues along the way. Now, she can easily identify…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Rising food prices continue to weigh heavily on households and economies in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Just a few years ago, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families in Latin America and the Caribbean(LAC) did not know whether they would have enough food for the next day. The shutdown of economies, massive job losses, and the sharp rise in prices pushed food insecurity to levels not seen in decades. And yet, the region surprised the world: between 2020 and 2024, the prevalence of…
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Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation A positive work culture doesn’t appear by chance. It is cultivated through thoughtful leadership, continuous training, and everyday support that employees can feel. When people know their growth and well-being are prioritized, they’re more motivated, more resilient, and more likely to contribute to the bigger picture. The purpose of this guide is to show how training and support shape culture in practical, tangible ways. The advice is grounded in real workplace experiences, presented with warmth and detail, so it feels like something you could apply tomorrow. Table: Training and Support…