Author: Savannah Herald

Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with North Florida News Welcome to OBGYN Champs, the show where no question is off limits. Join host Morgan Allen and board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Suny Caminero, MD, as they tackle the topics women are often too embarrassed, afraid, or unsure to ask about. From hormones, menopause, and sexual wellness to pregnancy, pelvic health, cosmetic gynecology, and everything in between, each episode delivers honest conversations, expert advice, and practical insights to help women take control of their health with confidence. Whether you’re in your 20s, navigating motherhood, approaching menopause, or simply looking for trustworthy answers,…

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Real Estate News & Market Insights: Pros and cons of house-buying companies in Indianapolis Deciding to sell your home to a house-buying company in Indianapolis offers distinct advantages, particularly speed and convenience. These firms are ready to purchase your property in an as-is home sale, eliminating the need for repairs or staging. Pros of house-buying companies: Fast closing: Transactions can close in as little as a week, providing immediate financial relief. No repairs needed: Sell your house in any condition without spending on renovations or repairs. Simple process: The selling process is straightforward, with minimal paperwork and no real estate…

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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Before her death, Dolly Parton had a slew of projects she was excited about bringing to life and sharing with her millions of fans. On Aug. 26, a day after the country icon died at the age of 80, her team shared an update on all the plans she had in development.“Dolly worked up until the day she died. She loved seeing her dreams come to life, and loved knowing her work brought people joy,” her longtime manager Danny Nozell said in a press release. “Ever the planner, Dolly worked with the…

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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Kwanza Jones, principal owner of the San Diego Padres of the MLB, has drawn attention for describing how Princeton overlooked her before a $20 million gift. However, her philanthropic record also includes more than $3 million committed to an HBCU with deep ties to her family.Jones recently discussed her experience with Princeton during an appearance on rapper and entertainer T.I.’s ExpediTIously podcast. The former Princeton track athlete said she repeatedly contacted the university about supporting a residential college or dormitory.“No one got back to me,” Jones said. “I asked again. Waited a few months. Asked again. Still,…

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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care National Nutrition Adviser Ben Carson went viral on Monday after making a suggestion about hot dogs that likely won’t cut the mustard with many nutritionists.During an event that was meant to promote using food from local farmers for school lunches, Carson said it was important for kids to know where their food comes from and to taste vegetables right from the source.“I remember not too many months ago, [Agriculture] Secretary [Brooke] Rollins and I went to a school, and we were giving the children whole milk. They were just so amazed.…

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Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Your backup is not the safety net you think it is. Ransomware attackers now target backup repositories directly in 96% of attacks and compromise them in 76% of those attacks. The assumption that “we have backups, so we’re covered” is exactly the assumption attackers exploit first, before they ever trigger the encryption event you actually notice. The numbers behind this shift are stark. 56% of ransomware attacks now succeed in encrypting data, up from 50% the year before. When they do, the financial damage keeps climbing even as ransom payments fall: the…

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Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia “Geologist for the US Army Corps of Engineers and striving to make a better, safer, and more beautiful world for everyone.” He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Brenda McClure (Thornburg) and Ed and Lucy Robbins (Bishop). Robert ‘Bishop’ Robbins, Jr. was born in Greenville, South Carolina on October 14, 1998 and passed away August 17, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Bishop, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend to many, is survived by his parents Dana Kessler and Robert Robbins, Sr., stepfather William Kessler, siblings Laurel Robbins Graffagnini (Scott), Anna…

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Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Dr. Lezli Levene Harvell wears many hats. By day, she’s a pediatric dentist. When she’s not treating patients, she’s a wife and mother to five daughters. And if her plate wasn’t already full enough, she is also serving one of the most culturally rich and influential platforms in the culinary world with her Iconoclast Dinner Experience (IDE).  In Dr. Harvell’s own words, the IDE experience can be broken down like this. Imagine going to see Beyoncé at Madison Square Garden, a venue that seats more than 19,000 people. Then imagine having the opportunity to hear…

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During Black History Month, we’re spotlighting the people and communities shaping our city.The Gullah Geechee community has deep roots in Jacksonville. Beyond the streets and shorelines lives a story of survival, identity, and heritage. Florida’s Commissioner for the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, Ashantae Green, carries that history personally. The corridor is a national heritage area created by Congress to preserve and honor Gullah Geechee culture, and Green says her roots are shaped by her Gullah Geechee grandmother and the traditions passed down through her family. “Being Gullah Geechee is just not an ancestral thing for me. It’s in the…

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Global Black Voices: News from around the World Dancehall pioneer joins rising Afro-Reggae artist Sika Rlion for Festival d’Été performance PARIS, France — Reggae and dancehall fans in France will have an opportunity to witness one of Jamaica’s most influential entertainers this summer when dancehall legend Yellowman headlines a special concert at Le Cabaret Sauvage in Paris on July 10, 2026. The performance forms part of the venue’s Festival d’Été programming and will feature the veteran entertainer backed by The Upper Cut, delivering a selection of the songs that helped establish his place in reggae and dancehall history. The event…

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