From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Kevin Beckford and Yasmin Salina President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order ending cash bail in Washington, D.C, after declaring a federal takeover of the District’s policing. He’s also vowing to eliminate “no cash bail” policies in Illinois and New York, labeling them “disaster” sites. Demonstrators protest against President Donald Trump’s deployment of federal law enforcement and National Guard troops in Washington during a march on Sept. 6, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana These recent policy decisions are amongst a longstanding tradition of pushing narratives and policies that criminalize Black…
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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights The dedication of the new Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Statue will take place on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 11 a.m. outside the African American Civil War Museum in Washington, D.C. This free, outdoor celebration serves as a prelude to the museum’s grand reopening on Veterans Day, November 11, following its extensive renovation.The statue, sculpted by Stan Watts, depicts Abraham Lincoln seated as he signs the Emancipation Proclamation, symbolizing freedom for enslaved people in the Confederate states. Installed earlier in September, the bronze work connects Lincoln’s decisive act to the heroism…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Lori Harvey had to fight to be diagnosed with endometriosis and PCOS. She was in pain, and her OBGYN told her to take some Tylenol; she’d be fine. The model, actress, and beauty entrepreneur shared her journey with the painful condition on a recent episode of the SheMD podcast. Her road to receiving the appropriate care began with a conversation with her mother. According to People, she’s had these symptoms since she was sixteen. Dissatisfied With the First Doctor, Lori Harvey Got a Second Opinion “I’ve been so frustrated,” she told…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Every year, MIT Technology Review selects one individual whose work we admire to recognize as Innovator of the Year. For 2025, we chose Sneha Goenka, who designed the computations behind the world’s fastest whole-genome sequencing method. Thanks to her work, physicians can now sequence a patient’s genome and diagnose a genetic condition in less than eight hours—an achievement that could transform medical care. Register here to join an exclusive subscriber-only Roundtable conversation with Goenka, Leilani Battle, assistant professor at the University of Washington, and our editor in chief Mat Honan at 1pm…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education “Congress designed these [plans] to ensure that borrowers repay their loans, yet the Biden Administration tried to illegally force taxpayers to foot the bill,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a July statement. McMahon is referring to the income-driven SAVE repayment plan, which was created by the Biden administration and was so generous in its terms that the courts forced the department to put the plan on ice, throwing much of the loan program into confusion. The Education Department has used the legal uncertainty around SAVE to justify halting cancellation under ICR,…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Breakfast at Croft on Saturday morning offered a view for the ages. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice RISING FAWN, GA. – Drive a couple of hours north of Atlanta into the North Georgia mountains, and there are many awe-inspiring sights to see. From the gorgeous mountain views to the winding roads through small towns, you’re bound to witness God’s artistry at work. But up in the city of Rising Fawn is a resort that combines the beauty of North Georgia with the amenities of a first-class stay. For Atlantans, Cloudland at McLemore…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection If you’re the kind of person who wakes up and immediately turns on the coffee pot or tea kettle at home, we totally get it. There’s nothing better than a fresh cup first thing in the morning. However, you may want to think twice before doing the same in your hotel room on your next vacation. While most hotels do clean their kettles, it’s not always a guarantee. In many cases, these appliances might only get a quick rinse between guests … if that. We already know that high-touch items like phones, remotes,…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Scores of Palestinians, many pushing carts of belongings or carrying their possessions on their backs, fled Gaza City on Saturday as Israel ramped up its offensive, including with strikes that health officials said killed at least 14 people overnight. Later in Israel, thousands joined the families of hostages still being held by Hamas to demand that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu negotiate an end to the war.There were protests in in Jerusalem and in Tel Aviv, where a large black banner was unfurled imploring U.S. President Donald Trump to help end the war,…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation AT A GLANCE Federal Judge Steven Merryday struck down Donald Trump’s $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. The court said Trump’s filing was “repetitive,” “superfluous,” and failed to meet basic legal standards. Trump has 28 days to amend and refile his complaint. The lawsuit is part of a broader White House campaign critics say is aimed at silencing the press. Judge Tosses Trump’s $15 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times A federal judge in Florida has dismissed Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York…
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