Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Appropriates $14.4 Billion Funds for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 State Budget (H 4025) – Conference Report Vote Passed – Senate Read the full article on the original site
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Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth President Trump invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to federalize D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department and deploy 800 National Guard troops to Washington—despite official data showing that violent crime is at historic lows. President Trump’s framing: He characterized D.C. as overtaken by crime and homelessness—citing graphic visuals and selective data. But data show violent crime is down significantly—some reports cite a 26 % drop year-over-year, and overall crime at 30-year lows. President Trump : “My father always used to tell me…’Son, when you walk into a restaurant…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment By Tavon N. ThomassonAFRO Intern The Tuskegee University community is mourning the loss of junior Macahri Washington-Parker, who died Aug. 10 in Tuskegee, Ala. Sources told the AFRO that the 20-year-old died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, though university police have not confirmed the cause. “We are heart-broken to learn of Macahri’s passing,” Tuskegee President and CEO Mark A. Brown said in a statement. “We will come together to uplift his family and each other during this time. I encourage everyone to seek counseling as needed and lean on…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights It goes without saying that Grambling State will be a decided underdog when it plays at Ohio State this season. While an official betting line or point spread has yet to be released for the Sept. 6 game, does there really need to be one? Sifting through preseason predictions gives the Tigers little chance to topple the defending FBS national champions at Ohio Stadium. How much is Grambling State being dismissed? Take the Ohio State-backed website Scarlet & Game, for example. In a blurb about the Buckeyes’ 2025 schedule, Phillip…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care These disorders involve problems with the quality, timing, and amount of sleep, resulting in daytime distress and impairment in functioning. Good sleep is essential for physical health, mental well-being, and daily performance. Symptoms: Sleep-related symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep Waking up too early Feeling unrefreshed despite adequate sleep time Excessive sleepiness during the day Unusual behaviors during sleep Breathing problems while sleeping Uncomfortable sensations in the legs Daytime symptoms: Fatigue and low energy Difficulty concentrating Memory problems Mood changes and irritability Decreased work or school performance Increased accidents and…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward If you’re looking for the iOS 26 beta 7 download and expected release date, here’s what you need to know as an iPhone or iPad user. Apple is now set on releasing a new beta version of iOS 26 every week or so after sticking to the two-weekly cycle until the release of beta 6. That release came on August 11, just a week after the release of the fifth beta. The public beta is now also underway as we work our way closer to that expected mid-September release date. Apple has…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Music festivals aren’t just about the music — they’re full-on cultural experiences that can define your college years. And when it comes to celebrating Black culture on a big stage, ONE Musicfest in Atlanta is in a league of its own. This two-day festival brings together some of the biggest names in music, an unmatched crowd energy, and an atmosphere that blends creativity, style, and unapologetic Black excellence. If you’ve never been, here’s why ONE Musicfest should be on every HBCU student’s bucket list. 1. Celebrate Black Culture at the Highest Level…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia The lane now spans from Mt. Zion Road to Ward Drive to support safer travel for residents and Crawford W. Long Middle School students. Photo by Isaiah Singleton/The Atlanta Voice The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT), Councilmember Antonio Lewis, and other school officials joined with parents, students, and community stakeholders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebratory walk to school marking the completion of the newly extended tactical walk/bike lane along Empire Boulevard. The lane now spans from Mt. Zion Road to Ward Drive to support safer travel for residents and Crawford W. Long…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection If you’re a fan of classic horror thrillers, you’re likely already familiar with the “Final Destination” film franchise. The latest entrant into the long-running series, “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” recently premiered in theaters to a wide array of fanfare. Since the movie is such a major hit, many fans are wondering where “Bloodlines” was filmed – either to visit the filming locations themselves, or to avoid the blood-soaked streets at all costs. If you’re interested in visiting “Final Destination: Bloodlines” production sites, you’re in luck, as we’re outlining the key filming locations for the…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World 3 August 2025 | Kim Hendriksen For the first time, there is a subsidy or grant program specifically focused on community initiatives about the slavery past on the six Caribbean islands of the Kingdom. The program was published on July 1st, and starting August 11th, non-profit organizations could submit applications for up to $10,000. “This is an important step. Before, there were funds available, but they were often meant for the entire Kingdom and not always easily accessible,” says Lucia Beck from the Slavery Heritage Memorial Committee. 200 million in two tracksThe…