Author: Savannah Herald

Black Arts & Culture Feature: THE WONDROUS ABSTRACTIONS of Alma Thomas are currently on view at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields in Indianapolis, Ind. Washington, D.C.-based Thomas was known for her radiant paintings inspired by nature and space. In Atlanta, Ga., a High Museum of Art exhibition is showcasing the art and storytelling of Faith Ringgold through her award-winning, illustrated children’s books, and the Guggenheim New York has organized a collection exhibition around one of her Tar Beach quilts. Harlem-born Ringgold worked in a variety of mediums, exploring Black history, American racism, and the experiences of women. In…

Black History & Cultural Perspective: ‘Listed below we pick the DEI ‘raise every voice and sing’ anthem. Ridiculous. Sing the across the country anthem!’– Confidential X person Allowed’s not act that followers at the Philly Eagles’ home opener were booing at a track they thought about disruptive. They seized the day to boo at Blackness itself. It was an open expression of bigotry, one awarded greater than not in Trump’s America. Most of have no idea of the history of the track, similarly as they have no understanding of The Star Spangled Banner’s 3rd experienced, hirelings, servants, and all. In…

Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers What to know about the 2025 MTV Video Music AwardsLady Gaga led the pack with 12 nominations and took home Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Direction and Best Art Direction.The coveted Video of the Year award went to Ariana Grande.Fans had the opportunity to vote in 21 categories, with the chance to cast up to 10 votes per day while the voting period was open.VMA and Grammy winner and five-time Grammy host LL Cool J hosted the ceremony.Busta Rhymes was honored with the first ever Rock The Bells Visionary…

Real Estate News & Market Insights: After more than 20 years in Austin, Texas, Mega Agent Camp found a warm and welcoming home-away-from-home just down the road in San Antonio. Located along the city’s picturesque River Walk, the Henry B. González Convention Center proved an ideal venue for Keller Williams’ signature learning event. While KW’s annual Family Reunion offers presentations and breakouts on topics of interest for nearly every role in real estate, MAC targets agent education and training. Main stage conversations with top-producing agents home in on specific strategies for success in the current market, while speaker presentations and…

Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Felicia Pride can discuss the topic of love with great ease. And not just the romantic kind, but the enduring type formed between family and friends.  As a co-executive producer and writer for Peacock’s “Bel-Air,” she’s particularly excited about how the show’s final season will spotlight those relationships in all their complexity. The fourth and final season of the hit dramatic retelling of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” is slated to air on November 24. When it does, viewers can expect the final eight episodes to take Will, Carlton,…

Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by Daniel Johnson September 6, 2025 ‘The President’s threats are beneath the honor of our nation, but the reality is that he wants to occupy our city and break our Constitution,’ Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson posted on social media. After Donald Trump appeared to threaten Chicago with a National Guard invasion using his favorite communication device, memes posted to his Truth Social account, leaders in Illinois responded with swift and strong condemnations of both his message and tone. According to The Chicago Sun-Times, Trump made several references to the 1979 movie…

From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Date night! Jennifer Aniston stepped out with boyfriend Jim Curtis for a romantic dinner in New York City. The former Friends star, 56, was dressed casually chic in a fitted tan blazer over a white T-Shirt and jeans in pictures published by People on Saturday, September 6. Wellness hypnotist and author Curtis, 49, followed closely behind Aniston as they strolled down the street in NYC. The new couple have been regularly spotted on outings and dates since they were first linked while on vacation in Mallorca with Aniston’s friends, Jason Bateman and…

Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights At just 13 years old, Alyssa Toni Cleckley is already making waves in the world of junior golf. Standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 145 pounds, the West Palm Beach, Florida native balances her academics, community involvement, and a budding golf career with impressive maturity.An 8th grader at BAK Middle School of the Arts, Alyssa majors in Communications. Her passion for learning shines through in her favorite subject, History. “I love learning about our world and how we have evolved,” she said, a reflection of her natural curiosity…

Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care August 25–31, 2025 As we approach Black Breastfeeding Week, we reflect on a complex legacy—one shaped by resilience, resistance, and deep cultural strength. This week is more than awareness; it’s a movement to reclaim a tradition and affirm that Black families deserve equitable support in breastfeeding, birth, and infant health. Forced to Feed: A History of Exploitation Through Wet Nursing During slavery in the United States, many Black women were forced to serve as wet nurses, breastfeeding the children of white families—often at the expense of their own. This exploitation disconnected…

Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is tough. That purple category makes you play with words in a way that you’ll either love or hate. If you’re struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games…