Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights North Carolina A&T ended a couple of infamous streaks Saturday night on the gridiron. Thanks to senior running back Wesley Graves’ 5-yard touchdown run in double overtime, the Aggies ended a 12-game losing streak by defeating Hampton 33-30, giving new head coach Shawn Gibbs his first win. The victory was also North Carolina A&T’s first over an NCAA Division I opponent since a 28-26 decision over Norfolk State Sept. 30, 2023. Hampton (1-2, 0-1 CAA) took a 20-10 lead on a Brett Starling 33-yard field goal less than five minutes…
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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Neurodevelopmental disorders are conditions that affect how the brain develops and functions. These disorders typically appear in early childhood and continue throughout life. They impact learning, behavior, communication, and social interaction in various ways. Symptoms: Symptoms vary depending on the specific disorder, but commonly include: Communication and social difficulties: Delayed speech and language development Difficulty understanding social cues Problems with back-and-forth conversation Challenges in making and keeping friendships Repetitive or unusual use of language Learning and cognitive challenges: Difficulty with reading, writing, or math Problems with attention and concentration Memory difficulties…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward This week, the Trump administration released a strategy for improving the health and well-being of American children. The report was titled—you guessed it—Make Our Children Healthy Again. It suggests American children should be eating more healthily. And they should be getting more exercise. But there’s a glaring omission. The leading cause of death for American children and teenagers isn’t ultraprocessed food or exposure to some chemical. It’s gun violence. This week’s news of yet more high-profile shootings at schools in the US throws this disconnect into even sharper relief. Experts believe it…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Written by Lexx Thornton Agricultural and food industry entrepreneurs, take note: A new center focused on your specific needs is launching at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The Agriculture Business Innovation Center (ABIC) at N.C. A&T aims to help agriculture-related businesses succeed while encouraging innovation and facilitating workforce development training. ABIC kicks off with a free event on Tuesday, Sept. 16, and Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the University Farm Pavilion. It’s an opportunity for agricultural leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners to collaborate, network, and weigh in on what resources they…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Brenda Salvador Huie, born on January 1, 1945, in the Philippines, gracefully departed this world on September 9, 2025, in Tyrone, Georgia, at the age of 80. Her life was a tapestry of dedication, love, and service that leaves an indelible mark on all who knew her. From an early age, Brenda demonstrated a profound commitment to caring for others, which she translated into a fulfilling career as a registered nurse with South Fulton Medical Center. Her gentle touch and compassionate nature provided solace and healing to countless patients and colleagues over the…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection A good photo is one of the most important elements of a successful passport application—here’s what you need to know to avoid delays or an outright rejection. Planning your passport photo seems straightforward: look good, show up, smile, and snap a picture. But did you know a wardrobe color choice could send your application straight to the rejection pile? Here’s what you need to know about the one color you absolutely should not wear for a passport photo and other common mistakes travelers make. that could extend processing times by weeks. This color…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World CHAUNCEY/REDEMPTION SHARPES MASON CHARGED WITH MURDER Saint Vincent Police has arrested and charged Winston Lewis, a 62-year-old mason, with the murder of Sharon Elizabeth Ashton, a 42-year-old Long Wall resident whose life was tragically cut short on September 9, 2025. On that fateful September morning, police were alerted to a disturbing scene in the Long Wall area. Responding officers discovered Ashton unresponsive, bearing apparent signs of violent injury. Despite immediate medical intervention, she was pronounced deceased at the scene. Just two days after the tragic incident, on September 11, 2025, investigators arrested…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation David Crowley (Photo/Karen Stokes) By Karen Stokes David Crowley officially launched his campaign for the State of Wisconsin’s highest office on Wednesday. Crowley kicked off his campaign at the Broken Bat Brewing Company in Milwaukee, rallying a lively crowd of enthusiastic supporters. Milwaukee Common Council President Jose Perez (Photo/Karen Stokes) “I am David Crowley, I am a father, I am a husband, I am the county executive, and a lifelong Wisconsinite, and I am running for Governor,” he announced, receiving roaring applause. Milwaukee Common Council President Jose Perez, County Board…
Scientific Research & Exploration: Discover the Globe Via R & D This story was originally released by Canary Media A distinct solar power job simply went on the internet in The gold state’s Central Valley, with panels that cover throughout canals in the significant farming location. The 1 6 -megawatt installation, called Job Nexus , was totally ended up late last month. The $ 20 million state-funded pilot has actually changed stretches of the Turlock Watering Area’s canals right into facilities of clean electric power generation in a remote location where cotton, tomatoes, almonds, and countless different other plants are…
Politics Today: News, Analysis & Debate Across the Spectrum As Twitchy recently reported, the president-elect of the prestigious Oxford Union debating society hasn’t apologized for celebrating the assassination of Turning Point Founder Charlie Kirk on social media. He’s merely said that his words — “CHARLIE KIRK GOT SHOT LET’S F**KING GO” — “were no less insensitive than his.” And this clown, who debated Kirk in May, is supposed to preside over the “last bastion of free speech.” Someone else who was supposed to debate Kirk was streamer Hasan Piker, but since Kirk can no longer…