Food & Beverage News: Insights, Safety, and Dining Trends Credit: Hovis Facebook page. Associated British Foods (ABF) is to acquire the Hovis bread business from UK headquartered private-equity firm Endless. ABF confirmed the deal today (15 August), ending months of speculation over the UK-listed company’s plans for its own bread division, Allied Bakeries, the Kingsmill and Sunblest brand owner put up for review in April. However, rather than opting to sell Allied Bakeries after ABF said in April that the division was facing a “very challenging market”, the London-listed company is combining it with Hovis to “create a profitable UK…
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Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn EmailThe Rise of Recession Hair : How Black Women Are Winning with LessIf the phrase “recession hair” has popped up on your TikTok or YouTube scroll lately, you’re not alone. What started as a casual term is now a full-on beauty movement. And yes, we’re absolutely here for it.In a time where everything from your oat milk to your edge control seems to cost more, Black women are taking matters into their own hands, reimagining their routines with smarter, more cost-effective hair care strategies. But here’s the…
Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond This week on The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush sits down with Ani Zonneveld, feminist Muslim activist, musician, and Grammy-winning songwriter. Ani’s journey from Malaysia to Germany, Egypt, India and eventually Los Angeles – and the lessons learned along the way – is nothing short of inspiring. And she lays it all out in her brand-new memoir, titled An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior: Making My Life Count as a Muslim Feminist. As a diplomat’s daughter, Ani nurtured her social justice consciousness despite a privileged upbringing. From witnessing…
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration Well guys… I am stuck in bed with Influenza B… I would not wish this on my worst enemy – no joke!! Saw requests for Sephora Sale recommendations so I felt like the best way to recap the best of the sale was to pull together my very own MASTER GUIDE! *Just a heads up – I hopefully will be better on Monday and can get ready and share more on my Instagram stories If you are ROUGE you have probably already shopped and used your 20% off but if you haven’t –…
Black Arts & Culture Feature: Reviewed by David Brizer Room on the Sea: Three Novellasby André AcimanFarrar, Straus, GirouxJune 2025, 261 pages, Paperback, ISBN-13: 978-0374613419 My first encounter with an André Aciman story took place in a mine sweep I was conducting among the 50 + archival years of The Paris Review. Aciman’s story, an early story, right away hit a nerve, a good nerve: it was bold, brashy, super-intelligent, very much in the Gordon Lish-y manic rant mode I had come to know and expect from this rarified echelon of writers. Aciman’s new book, Room on the Sea: Three…
Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re enrolling for the first time. But understanding the basics of each Medicare part is the first step to making informed decisions about your health coverage. Below, we’ll break down Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D in simple terms so you know what to expect and how to choose the right options for your needs.Find Medicare Plans in 3 Easy StepsLet us help you navigate your Medicare journey Why Understanding Medicare Matters Medicare is not one-size-fits-all. Knowing how each part works helps you…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Realtor.com® reveals the most sought-after school districts in the nation’s 50 largest metros AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With the new school year just around the corner, families on the move are zeroing in on school districts that promise both quality education and strong community appeal, according to a new analysis from Realtor.com®. The 2025 list of the Most Popular School Districts by Metro highlights where out-of-district home shoppers are looking most between May and July 2025, focusing on areas with at least one public school rated 8 or higher. The findings reveal that…
SAVANNAH – Mrs. Flora Bell Bryant Jenkins, age 100 passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, August 17, 2025 at Pruitt Healthcare- Savannah. Flora Bell Bryant Jenkins was born on December 15, 1924, in Sylvania, Georgia. She was the eldest of her siblings. She obeyed the gospel of Christ and was a faithful member of the Churches of Christ congregations (Cornwall Street, Liberty City, 32nd Street, 50th Street, Carver Village). She never met a strange, always greeted you with a big smile and eager to share the good news of Jesus Christ. She was married in holy matrimony to LeRoy Jenkins, and…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City, Partners to Provide Spaces to Stay Cool, Friday Aug. 15 SAVANNAH – With heat index values potentially reaching 108 to 112 degrees on Friday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), the City of Savannah and partner agencies are making facilities available to help residents stay cool. A heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. During the heat advisory, residents are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 15, 2025 Pharrell is elevating his passion for Virginia with the launch of his new creative platform. Pharrell Williams is proudly representing his Virginia roots with the launch of a new creative platform named after his hometown. On Aug. 14, the multihyphenate unveiled a new creative community platform called VIRGINIA, Hypebeast reports. Described as “a destination where music, fashion, design, and community converge,” the platform will showcase Pharrell’s upcoming live events, limited-edition merchandise, new music, early access to collaborations, and more. “Virginia is where I’m…