Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers We gratefully acknowledge Georgia Burke, formerly Justice in Aging’s Director of Medicare Advocacy, for authoring the first edition of this issue brief in 2019. We would also like to thank Nancy Lorenz of Greater Boston Legal Services and Vicky Pulos of Massachusetts Law Reform Institute for their insight and contributions. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Enrolling in the Medicare program and accessing its benefits can be complex and is often confusing for older adults. The process can be even more challenging for older immigrants, some of whom do not have a significant…
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Mr. Samuel Forest Edwards, Sr. December 7, 1940 — September 9, 2025 Savannah, GA Mr. Samuel Edwards, a beloved member of the Savannah community, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on December 7, 1940, Samuel touched the lives of many with his kind heart and generous spirit. A viewing will be held to honor his memory on September 19, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Adams Funeral Services, located at 510 Stephenson Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405. Friends and family are invited to come together to share stories and celebrate his life.…
Alicia Nicole Wright was born December 16,1994 in Tampa, FL to the parents of Andre A. Wright and Precious Anderson. She graduated from Bradwell Institute in the class of 2012. Alicia was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, niece and granddaughter. She was a well known and respectable entrepreneur, business owner, hairstylist and make-up artist at Juiced By Juicy. She later partnered with her father at Kingdom Qutz Barbershop on Allenhurst GA Alicia traveled promoting her skills, talents, products and label bringing joy to her clients and customers. Alicia was a devoted member of True Praise Baptist Church in Douglas GA…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah Water Resources Department is intensifying stormwater and sewer system maintenance following unusually heavy rainfall in August that significantly impacted local utility services. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah received 11.79 inches of rain in August—nearly doubling the 30-year average of 6.79 inches. Comparative data from Weather Underground indicates some areas in Savannah received more than 20 inches of rain during the month. Downtown Savannah, the Islands, and the Southside received nearly triple their average rainfall, pushing groundwater levels to…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA Senior National Correspondent As the 2025 NFL season kicks off, a new report from Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF) shows the massive divide between billionaire team owners and the fans who pack stadiums and stream games from home. The study estimates that the average NFL franchise owner pulls in about $600 million annually, or 7,000 times the average fan’s income of $85,000. That divide will only grow under the Republican tax-and-spending plan enacted this summer. According to the Tax Policy Center, the wealthiest…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Student-athletes begin practicing for the new football season during the peak of summer, exposing themselves to heat-related injuries. But in one high school in Georgia—a state where football is king—players are experiencing fewer heat-related cramps for the first time in years. A combination of factors appear to be driving those positive outcomes, as summer turns fall, and playing conditions in the state and many parts of the country remain difficult.In Franklin, Ga., Heard County High School built a shelter that’s six stories high and fully covers its football field. Students and staff…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia LaGRANGE, Ga. — A LaGrange man who demanded a speedy trial has pleaded guilty to charges connected to a December 2024 shooting and a subsequent high-speed chase that endangered his young daughter. On August 25, in Troup County Superior Court, 40-year-old Dequindre Jerome Langston, also known as “Double K,” admitted guilt to aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He also entered guilty pleas to related Coweta County charges of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection For some people, fall begins with the arrival of apple season. The first cool mornings send families piling into cars, flannel shirts pulled tight, heading for the orchards that define fall as much as football or pumpkin spice. Apple picking is part ritual, part road trip, and part excuse to eat cider donuts until the bag is mysteriously empty. The tradition has roots that go back centuries. In the 1800s, apple orchards dotted the countryside, serving as gathering places where communities came together to harvest, press cider, and swap news. Today, those orchards…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Understanding suicide prevention: Risk factors, support strategies, and the importance of compassionate conversations. Dr. Echols discusses suicide prevention He was 42 years old, a father of two, and known for making others laugh. Yet behind the smiles, he carried a silent weight, financial pressures, untreated depression, and a sense of isolation he felt he could not share. His family knew he was stressed, but they never imagined the pain had become unbearable. One morning, he did not show up for work. That evening, his life was gone, and his loved…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Each person’s interpretation of hair’s importance is unique. Black hair, however, symbolizes a rich history of resilience, resistance, and celebration that goes beyond personal beauty. Black hair has been used historically as a tool of oppression as well as a source of empowerment, influencing societal attitudes that still affect how Black people are treated today. The Defender selected five popular hairstyles in Black culture that stand the test of time. BANTU KNOTS Bantu knots are a widely popular protective hairstyle with an important African history. Bantu knots, named after the…