HBCU News Spotlight: In today’s world, where social media, academic pressures, and global uncertainty often weigh on young people, Fisk University remains deeply committed to nurturing the emotional well-being of its students. The Fisk Center for Student Mental Health and Wellness plays a key role in that mission, creating spaces for students to slow down, seek support, and grow through every season of their Fisk University journey Located in the James Weldon Johnson house, the Center provides individual and group counseling services that contribute to the personal development of all students. Below, Dr. Sheila Peters, co-director of student wellness and…
Author: Savannah Herald
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Mortgage execs advise lenders to embrace technology or risk falling behind Lenders were urged to embrace technology and adapt to a changing mortgage market at HousingWire‘s 2025 Mortgage Banking Summit. Experts warn that failing to evolve could mean being left behind as new technologies like AI and blockchain drive industry transformation. Zillow, ChatGPT launch app integration Consumers can now search for properties on Zillow via ChatGPT. Access to Zillow’s app is available in ChatGPT — making Zillow the only real estate app available directly through the ChatGPT platform. Douglas Elliman launches AI assistant app…
Savannah State Update: Savannah State University alum Sade Shofidiya has taken her passion for pollinators, wellness, and community impact to the national stage. Her newly launched company, Neighborhood Nectar, made its debut earlier this month at the USDA’s Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event, held August 3–8, celebrated 250 years of American agriculture and featured top farmers and food producers from across the country. Neighborhood Nectar’s booth showcased two signature products: the Golden Glow Elixir—a handcrafted herbal honey beverage—and Wildflower Honey, a raw, small-batch honey sourced from the Southeast. During the week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Housing…
HBCU News Spotlight: At a time when Historically Black Colleges and Universities are under attack, people are ready to come together to celebrate the resilience and strength attached to HBCU history and culture. But as safety concerns grow, the primary solution on multiple campuses is to establish a curfew. Multiple explosive threats targeted HBCUs, including Morgan State University, last month following the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah State University. As a way to mitigate safety concerns, Morgan State announced that this year’s Saturday Homecoming celebration would have a 5 p.m. curfew. Alabama State University, Hampton University, Virginia State University,…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Angel Reese is getting her wings…her Victoria’s Secret wings, that is. This week, the lingerie brand announced that Reese will join their 2025 runway show, making her the first athlete to walk the show as a model. “It’s such an honor to be a part of such an immensely powerful moment that celebrates women, and how multifaceted we are,” Reese told People magazine. “I know the energy and excitement will be unmatched – I’m ready for it!” Unable to contain her excitement, the WNBA star recalls not being able…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment The emotionally-wrought track follows her recent return to music with “Yes, Baby” Madison Beer has dropped a new single, “Bittersweet.” The pensive track follows her recent release “Yes, Baby,” which she shared in September. “Now that it’s over, you blame it all on me,” she croons on the song. “I know I should be bitter, but baby/ Right now I’m bittersweet/ I’m getting over what you put me through/ And I’d say I’m done crying, but baby/ I don’t lie like you do.” “’Bittersweet’ is about the end of a chapter and…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights A Florida state representative has introduced a controversial bill requiring all public colleges and universities in the state to rename at least one roadway on their campuses in honor of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The bill, filed by Republican Representative Kevin Steele from Dade City, mandates that within 90 days of enactment, each institution’s board of trustees must rename a prominently traveled road or segment on their campus to “Charlie James Kirk Road,” according to WCTV. Failure to comply could result in the withholding of state funding for…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Two-day Stanbic East Africa Business Summit will explore how deeper regional integration, infrastructure development, financial innovation, and cross-border collaboration can accelerate sustainable growth. During the summit delegates will exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and shape a shared vision for an integrated, resilient, and prosperous East Africa. Agenda also features panel discussions and keynotes on cross-border trade, infrastructure, climate resilience, private capital flows, and unlocking East Africa’s demographic dividend. Over 400 business leaders, policymakers, investors, and regional integration experts are gathered in Kampala for the third edition of the Stanbic East Africa Business Summit,…
Scientific study & Exploration: Take A Look At the Globe Via Research Study and Innovation It was a quiet summer for bird influenza: Egg costs went down a bit, much less unwell chicken groups were picked on cattle ranches, and authorities breathed. “It was enchanting,” claimed Shauna Voss, the assistant supervisor of the Minnesota Board of Pet Wellness. However it actually did not last. Bird influenza is expanding once again, because wild water poultry– geese, ducks and cranes– have actually begun their seasonal movements. As the birds taking a trip, they socialize at lakes and fish ponds and share infections.…
Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers For many aging adults, the bathroom can be one of the most dangerous rooms in the house. Hard, slick surfaces combined with the need to sit, stand, and transfer in and out of tubs or showers create a perfect environment for falls. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that each year, about 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries — many of which occur in the bathroom. For family caregivers, creating a safe bathroom environment is one of the most important…