Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, representatives from Georgia United Credit Union stopped by West Chatham Elementary School for a special surprise. The school has been selected for one of five GUCU School Crashers grant projects this year. West Chatham Elementary Principal Bridget Bryant-Gordon nominated her school for the makeover grant to design a private calming space for over-stressed students to process their emotions. This new SEL sensory classroom will be a great benefit to West Chatham Elementary as it will allow them to continue providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. This sensory…
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City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City of Savannah Welcomes Monique Williams as Press Secretary SAVANNAH — The City of Savannah is pleased to announce the hiring of Monique Williams as Press Secretary for the Office of Marketing and Communications, effective March 9, 2026. Williams brings more than 25 years of experience across print, radio, television, corporate communications, public relations, strategic communications, public affairs, executive leadership, and community engagement in both the public and private sectors. An Emmy-nominated veteran journalist, columnist, writer, and speechwriter, Williams is widely respected for her impactful storytelling and commitment to public service.…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Hip-hop is back on top in 2026. Late last year, Billboard reported that hip-hop’s market share dropped from 30 percent in 2020 to 24 percent in 2025, which sparked debates among fans and critics about whether rap was losing its selling power or simply resetting.The start of this year proves the genre is thriving. So far, albums from J. Cole, A$AP Rocky and Don Toliver, among others, have earned big sales numbers with their respective projects.A$AP Rocky had quite the impressive start in 2026. In January, the Harlem rhymer, who hadn’t dropped an album in eight years, released his eagerly-awaited album,…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth Transcat, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRNS) (“Transcat” or the “Company”), a leader in test measurement, control and calibration, announced the appointment of Jaime Irick as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 29, 2026. The Board also appointed Mr. Irick to the Transcat Board of Directors as of March 29, 2026, where he will serve on the Executive Committee. As previously announced, Lee D. Rudow is retiring from his role as CEO and from the Board, and will be a senior advisor to the Company through March 2027. “Jaime is a proven C-suite executive…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Britney Spears‘ mugshot will not be released publicly after her DUI arrest earlier this month, Us Weekly can confirm. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office told Us on Tuesday, March 10, that Spears’ booking photo “does not fall within the requirements and is considered discretionary.” An official at the California sheriff’s office added, “It is our practice to release booking photos for violent crimes or when an individual is an immediate threat to the public. The charges being brought against Brittany Spears does not warrant release in accordance with our policy.” (TMZ was…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Michael Vick’s Second Season Begins at Norfolk State Michael Vick’s second season leading the Norfolk State Spartans football program is beginning to take shape. The Spartans released their 2026 football schedule, unveiling a 12-game slate that blends traditional HBCU football rivalries, regional matchups, and high-profile road trips against FBS opponents. The schedule also marks the second chapter in Vick’s evolving journey from NFL icon to HBCU head coach. For a program that endured a difficult first season under the former quarterback, 2026 represents something bigger than just another schedule. It…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Black Women for Wellness mourns the loss of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a beloved midwife, fierce advocate, birth worker, wife, daughter, sister, and friend to a tragic maternal health outcome. She dedicated her life to protecting Black women and birthing individuals, while fighting a system that has historically failed us. She assisted in hundreds of successful births. Yet, she died from complications related to childbirth. Dr. Green Smith and countless others are the reason why we keep fighting for Black women. Every life lost is too many. Dr. Green Smith saw…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward The Department of Defense is putting more pressure on employees to volunteer to support the Department of Homeland Security’s immigration crackdown.In a February 19 memo sent to civilians across the DOD, secretary of defense Pete Hegseth wrote that he expects “every supervisor to encourage their civilian employees to volunteer. Leadership must continue to promote this detail program and educate their civilian employees on its importance.” The memo, which was titled “Department of War Guidance to Encourage Support to the Department of Homeland Security Southern Border and Internal Immigration Enforcement Missions,” was sent…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education The Howard alum Bryan Cook Bengals deal is making waves across both the NFL and the HBCU community. Former Howard University standout Bryan Cook has reportedly agreed to a three year contract worth roughly $40 million with the Cincinnati Bengals, marking one of the most significant recent NFL paydays tied to an HBCU football alum. The move comes after Cook’s successful run with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he developed into a key defensive contributor and helped the franchise capture multiple championships. For HBCU supporters, the Howard alum Bryan Cook Bengals deal…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Martino said his team improved its play from last week’s loss in San Jose. “We improved in many ways. We had a problem in the first few games; today we had a different problem,” Martino said. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice At 0-3, Saturday’s meeting with the Philadelphia Union, only the fourth game of the season, has become a big game for Atlanta United. Many can argue that the match is now a must-win for manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino, midfielder Miguel Almiron (both considered club legends), and the rest of the team.…