Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration If you are wondering if Simone Biles is staying in shape for a possible run at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Then wonder no more! The most decorated gymnast in history took to social media looking toned and relaxed in throwback swimwear from the Paris summer games. Simone Biles also revealed a new home purchase in Chicago with her NFL husband, Jonathan Owens. Owens is a professional football safety for the Chicago Bears. Jonathan was snagged up by the Bears organization last year right before Biles was set to go to Paris and…
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Black Arts & Culture Feature: Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu, also known as Ben Enwonwu, was an Igbo-Nigerian artist whose painting and sculpture predominated Africa’s art scene in the 20th century. Anyanwu, his bronze sculpture bears a close resemblance to the titular dancing male figures in his Ogolo series. This series features masked spirits with origins from Onitsha, Nigeria, Ben’s ancestral home. Tony Agbapuonwu started the journey of curating Anyanwu: The New Light in 2024. He consulted works of Nigerian artists who contributed immensely to the art and culture space when the young nation newly gained independence during the mid-1900s. Some…
Black History & Cultural Viewpoints: Raven Wilkinson was the initial Black American ballerina to dance for a substantial timeless ballet service, Dancing Russe de Monte Carlo. In 1957, prior to an efficiency in Montgomery, Alabama, 2 klansmen stormed a practice, calling for to identify, “Where is the Black woman?” Business maintained Raven safe and the klansmen eventually took off. Black American art is appreciated throughout the globe, yet the expense to the musician is often neglected. Right here are some fast facts worrying some Black American creative stars and some marvelous efficiencies they provided no matter real battles with white…
Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Nate Wilkins is one of the 2025 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes sharing updates on his health and wellness journey through the rest of this year. Learn more about Nate – a personal trainer and co-founder of The Ageless Workout Method – by reading his introductory story here. Check out Nate’s motivational tips below to learn how you can find freedom and independence through fitness. In the past, aging was viewed as a steady decline. A time to slow down, fade out, and shrink back. But that narrative no longer holds power. In…
Local Impact Spotlight: Are you due for a mammogram but concerned about the cost? The Chatham County Health Department is now scheduling appointments for a free mammogram event. The St. Joseph’s/Candler Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the health department’s midtown clinic at 1602 Drayton Street on October 29 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Appointments are limited and must be scheduled in advance by calling the Chatham County Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) at 912-356-2946 or 912-307-9235. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, and 1 in 8 women will…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection A natural disaster occurring in your destination while abroad is one of the most terrifying things many travelers can imagine. Keeping yourself safe in any emergency situation is critical — and when traveling, there are extra steps to take. Regardless of the type of natural disaster, it’s essential to take as many precautions as possible. Being informed about the types of natural disasters your destination faces and when they occur is a preventive safety step that you can take during your travel planning. Another is familiarizing yourself with the destination’s specialized emergency services…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Toronto artist continues meteoric rise with CEAMA House residency and major award nominations Toronto, ON – ZOCHI, widely hailed as Canada’s Queen of Afropop and a real-life Nigerian princess, has released her new single and video “Beside Me.” The track, unveiled under the Canadian Emerging Artists Music Awards (CEAMA) Artist in Residence Program, blends R&B soul, hip hop grit, and Afrobeat rhythm into a fearless anthem of belonging, vulnerability, and queer faith. Recorded with longtime collaborator Walter Jeworski and produced by DJ Dexty (Daniel Rolàk), “Beside Me” draws directly from ZOCHI’s personal…
Notice of Public Hearing On Friday September 19, 2025, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the 2nd Floor of the Chatham County Courthouse Administrative Legislative Building located on Wright Square, 124 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401, the Board of Commissioners shall at this meeting conduct a public hearing. The hearing will be concerning a resolution to amend a local 323 passed as House Bill 756 at the 2025 session of the Georgia General Assembly that unconstitutionally vacates the board of directors of the Chatham Area Transit Authority (“CAT”) in violation…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates SAVANNAH – Beginning on Monday, Sept. 15, the City of Savannah’s Park and Tree Department will oversee the return of the restored Forsyth Park Fountain to its basin in Savannah as part of the first major restoration project of the iconic fountain since 1988. The fountain will not be operational until early November as restoration work to the fountain’s basin masonry, surrounding fence, pumphouse and plumbing, will continue through the rest of September and October. Staff anticipate the Forsyth Park Fountain Restoration Project will conclude by Oct. 31, pending any unforeseen…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation C&P Newswire In a dramatic escalation of federal assertiveness, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military could soon be deployed to Chicago, following similar actions in Washington, D.C., in a bid to tackle crime, homelessness, and undocumented immigration. While no official orders have been enacted, the Pentagon is preparing for a potential mobilization, likely as early as September. Trump emphasized swift readiness, stating federal forces could be in Chicago within 24 hours if deemed necessary. The administration recently signed executive orders creating specialized National Guard “quick reaction” units trained…