Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Threads: @stlmarlonwest IG: stlmarlonwest Bluesky: @marlonweststl.bsky.social Spotify: marlonwest) Happy Music Monday! I hope this missive finds you smiling and well. It’s your musical motorist back again with a new collection to enjoy today and all week long. Here’s over ten hours of duets and collaborations between artists of many styles. From the rock and soul collabs of Mary J. Blige and U2 “One” and Jack White and Beyoncé’s “Don’t Hurt Yourself” to love ballads of Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and Rick James and…
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Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation adamkaz Many of us have seen the now-viral traffic stop video out of Florida where a 22-year-old Black college student was detained, had his car window smashed in and was punched in the face by a police officer. At the time, majority of those who managed to stomach viewing the heinous attack could clearly see that it was yet another example of excessive force by authorities. In a wild-yet-not-surprising turn of events however, officials have now ruled the incident as a failure to comply after prosecutors confirmed the actions of…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World KwaZulu-Natal’s coastal belt, including Durban, will experience a wet Friday with showers extending into the weekend. Forecaster Mpho Rasimphi said, “We expect rainy conditions for Durban and surrounding areas, with temperatures peaking at around 24°C on Friday.” The wet spell will cover coastal and some inland regions, with surrounding towns expecting cooler conditions and highs around 23°C. Weekend Showers to Continue Saturday will see rain extending from KwaZulu-Natal into the Eastern Cape and parts of the interior. “Rainy conditions are set to persist into Saturday, particularly along the coast, while inland regions…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) leads in the groundbreaking ceremony at Success on Monday, August 11, 2025. He is joined by (from left), Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; Vice President, Moon Palace Resorts, Jamaica and Turks and Caicos Islands, Clifton Reader; Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Palace Resorts, Gibran Chapur; Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – With construction of Jamaica’s most elaborate resort development about…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Georgia News By Eric Curl July 27, 2025 – In a rare move, Chatham County Commissioners on Thursday adopted a property tax rate for Chatham Area Transit that was lower than what the transit agency’s board had sought. The commission typically approves the property tax rates adopted by the CAT board. In Thursday’s case, the board chose to reduce the millage for CAT, rather than maintain the same tax rate as had been requested. The reduction is expected to reduce CAT’s property tax revenue by almost $2 million. In proposing the reduction, Chatham…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy If Charlie Bailey, the recently elected chair of Georgia’s Democratic Party, had one message for Glynn County Democrats on Monday, it was that however distant they are from the state’s capitol and its largest concentration of people, they mattered. “It’s the Democratic Party of Georgia, not just Atlanta,” Bailey told some 60 party faithful at the First United Methodist Church in Brunswick. For years, the state party has relied on the affluent enclaves of Coastal Georgia for funds but has done little to build and strengthen Democratic committees in…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by Mitti Hicks August 14, 2025 The Pentagon is preparing a deployment of additional U.S. National Guard troops in more cities. This comes just days after President Donald Trump deployed the first set of troops to Washington, D.C., to the nation’s capital. According to The Washington Post, the Trump administration is “evaluating plans” to create a “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force” that would deploy an additional crackdown on cities in the event of unrest or protests. This comes amid an unusual use of the national guard in cities that has…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday. Atmosphere at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), a respected nonprofit organization devoted to developing young golfers into college-level athletes, offers a career-launching internship program that blends hands-on experience, travel, professional development, and deep immersion in the sports industry. At the heart of the organization’s careers are its Traveling Internship opportunities.AJGA interns are paid and can use the internship for school credit if applicable. All travel and lodging are covered along with some food costs during the duration of the internship. The AJGA only hires full-time from the program, which 85% of…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Lionel Taylor, the Denver Broncos legend who became the first Black coordinator in NFL history and later served as head coach at HBCU Texas Southern University, died at 89. Taylor’s family confirmed his passing earlier this week. A member of the Broncos’ inaugural 1960 roster, Taylor made football history twice — first as one of the AFL’s most dominant receivers, and later in 1980 when he was named offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, breaking a racial barrier in the NFL. A record-setting playing career Before coaching, Taylor became…