NAVASSA, N.C. (WWAY)– On Friday afternoon, students from N-C State University gave residents in Navassa a look at what the town’s future could be, while honoring the past. Dozens gathered at the Navassa Community Center, where more than two dozen students unveiled concepts to enhance the Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail, and the future Moze Center Residents walked through the displays, asking questions and sharing feedback. Student Elle Newkirk, who is from Wilmington, says the goal is not just improvement, but preserving the community’s history and identity. “Our goal was to tell the story of Navassa and preserve it,” said Newkirk.…
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Charleston-based multimedia artist Lyela Gadsden tells how she created her art piece titled “Roseate Recycle Receptacle” during the Gullah/Geechee CREATE Showcase 2026 presented by Darrah Hall — Reconstruction Era National Historical Park on Saturday, March. 28, 2026. Priscilla Brockington won second place for her art piece “Sankofa Flight” at the Gullah/Geechee CREATE Showcase 2026 presented by Darrah Hall – Reconstruction Era National Historical Park on Saturday, March. 28, 2026. Amber Hewitt/The Island News Priscilla Brockington, a Gullah Geechee artist from Georgetown, S.C., tells about her powerful piece “Sankofa Flight” during the Gullah/Geechee CREATE Showcase 2026 presented by Darrah Hall -…
Local Headlines & Updates: PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) – The City of Port Wentworth is launching a public information campaign to prepare residents, businesses and drivers for a downtown semi-truck ban along Coastal Highway that will be fully enforced beginning July 1, 2026. City leaders say the effort is part of a broader push to improve safety, reduce heavy truck congestion and support downtown revitalization by making the corridor more walkable and business-friendly. The ban will apply to the downtown portion of Coastal Highway, with outreach and education taking place through May and June as truck drivers transition to designated…
Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The head of an inquiry into antisemitism in Australia on Tuesday said Jewish witnesses who appeared before it are facing online harassment and bigotry and issued a condemnation. The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion was created in response to two gunmen allegedly inspired by the Islamic State group slaying 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration in December. Royal commissions are Australia’s highest form of public inquiry. The commission’s head, former High Court judge Virginia Bell, said Jewish witnesses who testified about their experiences…
City of Pooler Community Update: Published on: May 14, 2026 The City of Pooler has actually settled the setup of road analysis gadgets in city automobiles. This agreement with Road Management Technologies Lifecycle Monitoring System was accepted by City Council in February and unlike systems that depend entirely on aesthetic imagery and AI interpretation; RMT makes use of a multi-sensor “sensor combination” methodology that integrates road photos with sonar and accelerometer data. This approach improves accuracy by validating aesthetic findings against physical street response information, lowering false positives typically brought on by illumination conditions or pavement shade variations. This builds…
Black Voices: Money and Employment News from Across the Nation Courtesy of the Debra Lee Collection Debra Lee has nothing left to prove. After serving as Chairman and CEO of BET for 13 years, launching her own organization Leading Women Defined, and holding board seats spanning Burberry, Marriott, Warner Bros., and more, she has long cemented herself as one of the most influential executives in media and business. But her latest act is arguably her most stylish yet, as she’s entering the luxury accessories space with the launch of her own handbag line, The Debra Lee Collection. For Lee, the…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation With over 50,000 views, an independently released teaser flyer sparked organic attention across social platforms, signaling early audience curiosity for the four-part docu-series that blends personal reflection, behind-the-scenes access, and intentional storytelling. In a digital landscape dominated by fast content and disposable moments, A Day In the Life of A Prince is quietly positioning itself as something more deliberate. The upcoming docu-series, created by and starring Prince Carter, offers an intimate look into the daily life and inner world of a creative executive building his vision in real time—without filters, formulas, or…
Local Headlines & Updates: SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – The City of Savannah will honor the legacy of Savannah native and basketball legend Larry “Gator” Rivers with a ceremonial basketball court naming Friday morning at Crawford Square.Rivers, who died in 2023 at the age of 73, made history by helping integrate high school basketball in Georgia before becoming a member of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters from 1973 through 1986.After his basketball career, Rivers served as a Chatham County commissioner and remained active in the community as a mentor, coach and advocate for local youth.FILE – The Harlem Globetrotters are honored with…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Categories: Articles, The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, one of the world’s premier institutions dedicated to preserving and illuminating the global Black experience, marks its centennial with renewed purpose, expanded scholarship, and a landmark exhibition that reconnects visitors with the origins of its vast collections. Located at the historic crossroads of 135th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard in Harlem, the Center continues to stand as a beacon of Black intellectual life, cultural memory, and community engagement. Founded in 1925 as part of the New York Public Library system,…