Mrs. Mozelle “Toni” Richmond, age 82, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at her home in Alledale, SC. A celebration of life is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Martin, SC. Burial will follow in the adjacent church Cemetery. Source link
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“When peace like a River attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll, Whatever my lot, THOU has taught me to say; it is well, it is well, with my soul,” The Tilton Family officially announces, The Obsequies for Mr. Gerard M. Tilton With tremendous sorrow, we bow to the will of our Heavenly Father as we humbly announced the unforeseen, yet triumphant journey of our beloved, Mr. Gerard M. Tilton In the timeless echoes of eternity, amidst the whispers of the celestial realm, the immortal words of Jesus resound; “Jesus said unto him, I am the resurrection and…
Official Obituary of Maebell Forrest, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025. Born on December 21, 1941 in Claxton, GA. Mrs. Maebell lived a life full of warmth, kindness and an unwavering love for her family and friends. A beloved wife, mother, sister and friend. She was known for her bright spirit, compassionate heart, and ability to bring joy to those around him. Through her passions, dedication and simple acts of kindness, Maebell touched countless lives and left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was preceded in death by her parents,…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Outfielder and first baseman Frank Robinson was a great baseball player, who ended his career in a memorable way — for him, that is. Over his career, he had 586 homeruns, 2,943 hits and 1,812 runs batted in. Heplayed for the Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, CaliforniaAngels, and the Cleveland Indians. But eventually, all good things come to an end, even forRobinson, who enjoyed the game of baseball. Cleveland Indians player-manager Frank Robinson slugs his first home run in his first at bat against the California Angels…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by Kandiss Edwards September 20, 2025 Sacramento NAACP seeks to hold former members accountable for misusing Covid relief funds. The Sacramento branch of the NAACP filed a lawsuit in California Superior Court against former members of the organization for fraud. Filed Aug. 29, Sacramento NAACP v. Williams et al., accuses three former officers of misusing Covid-relief funds for personal gain. The complaint cites alleged financial misconduct tied to two county-sponsored meal delivery programs. The defendants named are Betty Williams; former president, Salena Pryor; and Lorraine Moore, former treasurer. Also named are…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Kevin Beckford and Yasmin Salina President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order ending cash bail in Washington, D.C, after declaring a federal takeover of the District’s policing. He’s also vowing to eliminate “no cash bail” policies in Illinois and New York, labeling them “disaster” sites. Demonstrators protest against President Donald Trump’s deployment of federal law enforcement and National Guard troops in Washington during a march on Sept. 6, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana These recent policy decisions are amongst a longstanding tradition of pushing narratives and policies that criminalize Black…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights The dedication of the new Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Statue will take place on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11 a.m. outside the African American Civil War Museum in Washington, D.C. This free, outdoor celebration serves as a prelude to the museum’s grand reopening on Veterans Day, November 11, following its extensive renovation.The statue, sculpted by Stan Watts, depicts Abraham Lincoln seated as he signs the Emancipation Proclamation, symbolizing freedom for enslaved people in the Confederate states. Installed earlier in September, the bronze work connects Lincoln’s decisive act to the heroism…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Lori Harvey had to fight to be diagnosed with endometriosis and PCOS. She was in pain, and her OBGYN told her to take some Tylenol; she’d be fine. The model, actress, and beauty entrepreneur shared her journey with the painful condition on a recent episode of the SheMD podcast. Her road to receiving the appropriate care began with a conversation with her mother. According to People, she’s had these symptoms since she was sixteen. Dissatisfied With the First Doctor, Lori Harvey Got a Second Opinion “I’ve been so frustrated,” she told…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Every year, MIT Technology Review selects one individual whose work we admire to recognize as Innovator of the Year. For 2025, we chose Sneha Goenka, who designed the computations behind the world’s fastest whole-genome sequencing method. Thanks to her work, physicians can now sequence a patient’s genome and diagnose a genetic condition in less than eight hours—an achievement that could transform medical care. Register here to join an exclusive subscriber-only Roundtable conversation with Goenka, Leilani Battle, assistant professor at the University of Washington, and our editor in chief Mat Honan at 1pm…
Mrs. Etora Gaines-Jackson, aged 60, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, Georgia. She was born on January 27, 1965, she was a resident of Ellabell, Georgia. She will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends. Viewing, Friday October 3, 2025, 5:00-7:00 P.M., Greater Outreach Ministry, 220 Wade Carter Rd Ellabell, Georgia 31308. Celebration of Life, Saturday October 4, 2025, 1:00 P.M. Boyd’s Temple, 236 Mill Creek Church Road, Ellabell, Georgia 31308. Final resting place Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, 85 Bird Cemetery Road, Ellabell, Georgia 31308 Smalls Funeral Home, Inc. “Family Serving…