Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights The SEC’s move to a nine-game conference schedule in 2026 could reshape college football. And Division I HBCUs must prepare for the consequences. The most immediate impact is that SEC schools will now play at least 10 games against power league opponents each season. That’s nine conference games and one mandatory non-conference matchup against another Power Four team or Notre Dame, effectively squeezing out many non-power programs from the schedule. The College Football Playoff — especially with the SEC and Big Ten trying to create an expanded format — is…
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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care For many people of color, the journey to a psoriasis diagnosis is filled with confusion, mislabeling, and an often-overlooked sense of isolation. While textbooks and online resources frequently depict psoriasis on paler/lighter skin as red or pink scaly patches, these images rarely reflect what the condition looks like for Black and Brown individuals. Ayesha Patrick has created a community where our shared experiences matter. Ayesha Patrick Opens Up About How Psoriasis Has Impacted Her Body & Mind This lack of representation can make it even harder to recognize, manage, and accept…
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From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education CHESTER, S.C. — Vivian Ayers Allen—a Pulitzer Prize–nominated poet, cultural activist, educator, and a “Hidden Figure” celebrated for contributions connected to the Apollo 11 era—has passed away at 102. She died on August 18, 2025, closing a century-spanning life that bridged arts, education, HBCU heritage, and the early space age. A life shaped by HBCU roots and artistic vision Born July 29, 1923 in Chester, South Carolina, Ayers Allen graduated from the historic Brainerd Institute before attending Barber-Scotia College and Bennett College, where her intellectual path and commitment to cultural stewardship took…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice National Association of Black Journalists founding member Sandra Dawson Long Weaver was emotional as she sat on stage and retold a story from the most recent NABJ Convention in Cleveland. ESPN television personality Stephen A. Smith had seen her following a taping of “First Take” and ran over to hug her. Weaver said he held on tight while thanking her for giving him an opportunity to be a sports writer at the Philadelphia Inquirer some 30 years ago. Weaver hired Smith because she believed he had something…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection I’ve said this for years. Malaysians might be some of the kindest and most humble people on earth. And yet so few travelers truly take the time to know them. On my recent trip to Sabah, standing with members of the Rungus tribe at Mari Mari Cultural Village, I was reminded of why this country holds such a special place in my heart.Travel Is About ConnectionTravel has never just been about landscapes, airports, or bucket lists. It has always been about connection. The connection we build with cultures that choose to share their…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Burkinabe billionaire Mahamadou Bonkoungou, one of West Africa’s most prominent businessmen, has suffered a blow to his regional ambitions after Gabon abruptly canceled a contract with his EBOMAF Group.The National Inland and International Navigation Company (CNNII) announced on Aug. 20 that it was terminating its partnership with EBOMAF, barely six months after the Burkinabe firm was brought in to manage operations. The deal, signed in February, had been billed as a lifeline for the struggling state-owned company, which has faced years of financial and logistical challenges.Gabonese officials said EBOMAF fell short on…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Source: Steve Jennings / Getty It’s the end of the week, full of new and anticipated releases you don’t want to miss out on. On Friday, Teyana Taylor releases her highly anticipated album “Escape Room” with a captivating visual experience with narrations from Kerry Washington, Regina King, Taraji P. Henson and other major stars. BigXthaPlug stays true to his Texas roots, with a harmonious blend of country with his vicious flow in his new album “I Hope You’re Happy.” Collabs on this album include Darius Rucker, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs,…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with North Florida News Shown is NEFLNABJ President Al Pete with Multi Media Journalist and Podcast Host Roland Martin. Northeast Florida National Association of Black Journalist (NEFLNABJ) President Al Pete recently returned from the associations 50th conference held in Cleveland, OH. Pete and local members crossed paths with national journalists throughout the country for a weekend jam-packed with media conferences, workshops, career fairs, board of directors meeting and soulful gospel brunch. “I’ve met some important people and I’m confident the future of Black media is safe,” said Pete. Pete was appreciative to moderate a…
Scientific research study & Expedition: Discover the World Via Research Study and Innovation PA/James Brown A musician’s understanding given by the University of Portsmouth of an Istiorachis macarthurae A new sorts of dinosaur that had an “appealing sail” along its back has actually been called after seafarer Dame Ellen MacArthur. The dinosaur, uncovered on the Island of Wight, has really been supplied the name Istiorachis macarthurae with the very first acceptation “cruise spine” and the second describing Dame Ellen’s last name. The record-breaking round-the-world yachtswoman declared it was a “substantial honour”, consisting of: “The reality that the Istiorachis ‘sail’ might…