Black Arts & Culture Feature: Reviewed by Matt Martinson Suicideby Édouard LevéTranslated by Jan SteynDalkey Archive PressISBN: 9781628976106, Paperback, July 2025, $25usd When I was earning my English degree in the late 90s, “death of the author” was still, to some degree or other, a thing, which is part of why I now involuntarily cringe when I hear people substitute biography for critical reading. And even if you never subscribed to such a theory, I imagine you, like me, find it frustrating when an interlocutor can’t talk about Agatha Christie without bringing up her mysterious disappearance; seems incapable of reading…
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Black History & Cultural Viewpoint: On the early morning of October 4, 2025, fires consumed the Edisto Coastline home of South Carolina Circuit Court Court Diane Goodstein. By the time firemens showed up, the three‑story residence was engulfed. Her partner, previous Self-governing state lawmaker Arnold Goodstein, jumped from a leading flooring to flee, keeping numerous fractures. 2 various other family member were likewise hospitalized. Court Goodstein herself was not in your house– she had really been strolling on the coastline when the fire began. The blaze, which local authorities referred to as possibly beginning with an “surge,” is on trial.…
Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers The kitchen is often called the heart of the home. However, for many older adults, it can also be one of the most dangerous rooms. Slippery floors, poor lighting, and hard-to-reach cabinets can turn everyday tasks into safety risks. Fortunately, a few smart kitchen modifications for seniors can make all the difference. These home modifications for aging parents can promote confidence, comfort, and home safety. Common Hazards in the Kitchen Before making changes, it helps to understand where the biggest dangers lie. According to the CDC, 1 out of 4 adults…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: What to include (negotiate) in your buyer-broker agreement If you’re reading this post because you’re making plans to hire an agent, or you’re switching Realtors and want more flexibility this time around, here are some things to consider. Before you start touring homes, your agent will ask you to sign a buyer-broker or initial showing agreement, which is now required under the NAR settlement. But that doesn’t mean you have to accept every term as-is. You have a right to request the terms that make sense for you. Many agents are being flexible, especially…
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Georgia Historical Society Presents the 2025 Sarah Nichols Pinckney Volunteer of the Year Award to Kathy Shutts and Tomika Courtney Savannah, GA, October 1, 2025 – The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is pleased to announce its 2025 Sarah Nichols Pinckney Volunteer of the Year Award winners, Kathy Shutts and Tomika Courtney, educators within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. Shutts and Courtney received the award in recognition of their service to the Georgia History Festival, particularly GHS’s Georgia Day Expo. The award was presented at the Whitney Administrative Complex on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, by the Georgia Historical Society.“The Sarah Nichols Pinckney Volunteer of…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy [Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images for MRC] The entertainment world was rocked when Sean Combs, known to many as “Diddy,” was sentenced to four years in prison. This verdict has sparked extensive discussions, not only about the case itself but also about its wider implications, especially in relation to justice and representation. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of the verdict, explore the reactions, and consider what this means for Black women and the broader community. Sean Combs, a prominent figure in the music industry, was handed a…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment No one goes to Cannes expecting to be frightened by a film about a long-dead British writer. Unless, of course, that writer is George Orwell. When Raoul Peck’s documentary “Orwell: 2+2=5” premiered at the festival in May, the crowd reacted with the startled tension of a horror screening — gasps, murmurs, a few cries — before finally breaking into thunderous applause. What they saw on screen felt both familiar and terrifyingly current. Peck builds the film entirely from Orwell’s words, delivered in a low, steady burn by actor Damian Lewis (“Billions”), repositioning…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World There was, not so long ago when I still was a journalist, the murder of a female in the Balata area that I sought to investigate. It happened just after a shoot-out on Chaussee Road, in our nation’s capital. I was interested in this particular murder because the suspect was the sister of someone in my employ. I found out that a group of people had visited her home on a Sunday morning. I have their names but won’t mention them here. They wined and dined with her. Her boyfriend is a…