Author: Savannah Herald

From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Author and actor Raegan Revord knows the power of representation. Revord, who portrays Missy Cooper in the “Big Bang Theory” prequel spinoffs “Young Sheldon” and “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage,” confirmed they are nonbinary in a recent interview with “Entertainment Tonight” and said it has been “so cool” to think that being their authentic self could help other kids like them. “Growing up, whenever I would see a celebrity or whoever come out as nonbinary or queer or anything, I was like ‘Oh, my God, this is so cool, I see myself…

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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Next Match: at Middle Georgia State University 9/6/2025 | 2:00PM Sep. 06 (Sat) / 2:00PM at Middle Georgia State University History SAVANNAH, Ga.- Savannah State opened their 2025 volleyball season against Middle Georgia State in Tiger Arena on Thursday evening.Although the Knights took the first set (16-25), the crowd of over 400 saw Savannah State battle back to win the second set by two points (27-25) to tie the match at 1-1.Middle Georgia State won the third set (22-25) but the Lady Tigers showed tenacity…

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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care If you’re a Black man, you’ve probably heard about prostate cancer. It might’ve touched someone you love. Maybe your doctor mentioned it at 40. Or you’re living with the diagnosis, trying to make sense of what comes next. Here’s what you might not hear enough: what you do after a diagnosis matters. And movement, the kind you do every day, can help you live longer. What the Science Says According to a 2025 report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), prostate cancer is now the most diagnosed cancer among men in…

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Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Jax Taylor, a key figure from The Valley, has become one of 2025’s most talked-about reality TV stars. As fan backlash intensified, Alex Baskin, the producer of the show, came out and directly addressed it as one of the strongest reactions received by any star. Alex stated that the response could help Taylor take the necessary steps to move forward. Alex’s comments came as Taylor confirmed his exit from on 3 of The Valley. His exit followed a lot of negativity, allegations, abuse, and intense social media backlash calling for his firing…

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From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Sept. 5, 2025 Augusta Chronicle Miguel Legoas reports, in addition to hurting and killing multiple residents, last year’s Hurricane Helene did devastating damage to Georgia’s homes, businesses, and overall infrastructure. That’s why more help is needed. On Wednesday, FEMA announced $97 million for 138 state and local recovery projects.   Sept. 5, 2025 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Susana Hills reports that Georgia FLEX (Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurial Experience) program is a statewide initiative that empowers high school students to develop real-world entrepreneurial and leadership skills through hands-on learning and community engagement. The program debuted in the Cherokee County School District…

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Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia COVINGTON, Ga. – Ascend Elements has restarted activity at its Covington site following a months-long pause brought on by safety concerns.The Covington site of Ascend Elements is a lithium battery recycling plant. When the plant first opened in March 2023, it was North America’s largest electric vehicle battery recycling facility. Though the idea of such technology may have seemed futuristic to some, the two years to come would highlight major safety issues, many of which stem from fire-related incidents. Covington Fire Chief Joe Doss told The Covington News that “a series of responses” have…

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Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection If you’re a fan of science fiction thrillers, you may already be aware of “Orphan Black.” The series, which originally premiered on Canada’s CTV Sci-Fi network back in 2013, has garnered a massive following in the past few years, resulting in a long-awaited sequel series titled “Orphan Black: Echoes.” Today, the original show has continued gaining steam and critical acclaim via Netflix, where all five seasons are currently streaming. Whether you’ve been thinking about visiting the 6ix for some time now, or you’re simply interested in checking out a few of Sarah Manning’s…

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Global Black Voices: News from around the World LAKEVILLE, Minn., Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ditch your wallet, forget credit cards, and leave cash behind when you attend the Pebbles Pay Tour at select Walmart locations. The Pebbles Pay Tour will make four stops, and fans who stop by can exchange a handful of pebbles, rocks, or stones and receive a FREE box of Fruity PEBBLES™ or Cocoa PEBBLES™ cereal while supplies last. These fossilized funds will be the only currency accepted on the Pebbles Pay Tour this September because rockin’ is how we roll! The tour will visit three…

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Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — A Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities has agreed to voluntarily leave the country, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Monday. ICE arrested Old Orchard Beach Police Department reserve Officer Jon Luke Evans, of Jamaica, on July 25, as part of the agency’s effort to step up immigration enforcement. Officials with the town and police department have said federal authorities previously told them Evans was legally authorized to work in the U.S. An ICE representative reached by telephone told The Associated Press on Monday that a…

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Scientific Research & Expedition: Check Out the Globe With Research Study and Innovation mntl-sc-page_1-0″ data-sc-sticky-offset=” 92″ data-sc-ad-label-height=” 24″ data-sc-ad-track-spacing=” 100″ data-sc-min-track-height=” 250″ data-sc-max-track-height=” 600″ data-sc-breakpoint=” 50em” data-sc-load-immediate=” 3″ data-sc-content-positions=”[1, 1050, 1250, 1550, 1950, 2350, 2750, 3150]” data-bind-scroll-on-start=” real” > We check out clouds frequently, whether attempting to determine what they look like or if they’re bringing rains. Yet most of us recognize very little concerning clouds, not to mention exactly how to recognize them. The World Meteorological Firm( WMO) preserves a cloud atlas that splits clouds right into category, selections and varieties. Some clouds have many “choices” and some have”…

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