From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Ayesha Curry is tuning out the noise. The mom of four has shared new photos of husband Steph Curry and their kids after facing backlash over her recent comments about marriage and motherhood. She captioned the snaps simply, “Life lately.” Last month, the lifestyle mogul appeared on the Call Her Daddy podcast, where she admitted that before meeting the Golden State Warriors star, she never pictured herself as a wife or mom. “I didn’t want kids. I didn’t want to get married. I thought I was gonna be a career girl and…
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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment When Sunny Vohra acquired Twickenham Film Studios in 2012, he inherited more than just soundstages and post-production facilities. He became the custodian of a 113-year-old institution where cinema history was written, from “The Italian Job” through to “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Now, 13 years into his tenure, Vohra is making what he calls “a leap of faith” — one that could position the venerable British studio at the forefront of virtual production technology. The centrepiece of this transformation is a massive Samsung-powered LED installation in Stage 3, featuring a 24 x 4.5 metre back…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Sami Sheen defended taking to social media to list the cosmetic surgery procedures she’s undergone. Sami, 21, shared a before-and-after photo collage via her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, October 7, as well as the caption, “7 year difference … thank God for hair extensions, lip filler, boob job, nose job, veneers & kiss 2 on faceapp.” (Kiss 2 is a filter featured on the AI-enhanced photo editing app FaceApp.) A second Instagram Story, shared two hours later, showed a DM sent to Sami by an unnamed Instagram follower that read, “I love…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment From the outside, the Harris County Jail might be mistaken for a high-end condo, with walls of windows that overlook the bayou in downtown Houston. But the windows are fake, and the inmates inside—most of whom are awaiting trial—face harrowing conditions. “Criminal” uses music and lyrics by the Tony Award-winning artists Stew Stewart and Heidi Rodewald; animation by Thomas Curtis, who was incarcerated for eleven years; testimony from legal advocates; and excerpts of letters written by inmates to create a dire picture of the reality of the criminal-justice system. It focusses in…
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Update: 10/7/2025 – Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is excited to announce the launch of its newest community engagement initiative, Storytime on the Move, in partnership with the Dream Big Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing literacy for youth. The very first edition of Storytime on the Move will take place on Sunday, October 26, from 2 – 3 p.m. and will feature a Transit Superheroes theme. Children 16 and under are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite superheroes and climb aboard a CAT bus, from CAT Central, for a lively storytime experience. The program…
Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools Taste the World During National School Lunch Week To recognize the National School Lunch Program, serving nearly 30 million children each day, Savanna-Chatham County Public Schools will celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 13-17, 2025. The fun and creative campaign theme, “Taste The World: Your School Lunch Passport,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success both in and out of the classroom. Research shows children are getting their healthiest meals at school. National School Lunch Week will highlight the nutritious foods available…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by Sharelle B. McNair October 8, 2025 The FAA froze the funds after Atlanta leadership refused to dial back on its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Just one week after Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens passed up millions of dollars in federal airport funding instead of dumping the city’s DEI programs, the city’s business owners are applauding in support, BET reports. President of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Katie Kirkpatrick, said it’s the sole duty of the city to protect initiatives that secured opportunities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for minority-owned…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Story Links Savannah, GA-Savannah State Athletics enters another action-packed week as the Tigers continue their respective fall sports schedule. The women’s volleyball squad takes part in the second SIAC Crossover, men’s & women’s cross country crosses the Talmadge Bridge again for another meet at USC Beaufort, and football continues their three-game road trip with their second straight trip to “The Palmetto State”. We cover everything in another installment of “This Week In Tiger Athletics”. Women’s Volleyball After a memorable and record setting home match against Allen last week, the Lady…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Savannah State University women’s volleyball team made history by drawing a record-breaking home crowd that set a new HBCU volleyball attendance record. A packed 1,488 fans filled Tiger Arena on October 3 as the Lady Tigers swept Allen University in straight sets. This turnout surpassed the previous HBCU volleyball attendance record of 1,024 fans set during an Alabama vs. Alabama State matchup in Montgomery, establishing a new milestone for HBCU women’s sports. Electric Atmosphere at Tiger Arena The historic crowd created an unforgettable scene inside Tiger Arena, energizing the Lady Tigers and…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Nearly a year after the death of Cornelius Taylor, a coalition of advocates is still fighting for wraparound services for residents facing homelessness. On Oct. 6, members of the Justice for Cornelius Taylor Coalition spoke to Atlanta City Council, advocating for a housing-first approach to addressing homelessness ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The coalition was created after Taylor died in January during a city “sweep” of the “Backstreet” encampment on Old Wheat Street. Taylor was inside his when a Department of Public Works front loader crushed him. The coalition was a…