Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Celebrating its 13th year, the national Attendance Awareness Campaign broadcasts the message that every day a student is in school is an opportunity to learn, build relationships and access support. Every September, Attendance Awareness Month takes place to spread awareness regarding why maintaining attendance in school is essential for academic success. Chronic absenteeism – which means a student has missed 10-percent or more of school days – is a problem that has grown worse since the pandemic. Nationally, research shows that more than eight million students are missing school so much that…
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Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Vote Smart’s Synopsis: Vote to adopt a conference report and pass a bill that establishes a new offense of fentanyl-induced homicide, making it a felony if someone knowingly distributes fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance to another who then dies as a result of using the drug in South Carolina. Read the full article on the original site
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton September 3, 2025 The footwear is slated to be purchased for the first time on the 20th anniversary of the sneaker’s debut Nike is reportedly about to release a Nike Air Force 1 that was made exclusively for Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in 2006, and will be made available to the public for the first time. According to Footwear News, the Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 “Denim” is scheduled to go on sale on the 20th anniversary of the sneaker’s debut. The expected…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment There are all kinds of movies that are either endangered or practically extinct. The big-studio comedy. The original musical. But the sweet and shaggy regular-people movie — more a province of the 1970s, always one that required a little hunting down — is a particularly rare breed.“Baltimorons” is one of those little movies you might stumble across and be surprised that it hooks you. It does so despite — or more likely because — of its complete lack of flashiness or any self-evident attempt to “hook you.” Instead, it manages that simply…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Grambling State head coach Mickey Joseph didn’t shy away from the challenge awaiting his program when the Tigers travel to Columbus to face Ohio State this Saturday. He framed the matchup as a meeting between two nationally recognized football names, though he was quick to point out the differences that separate the two programs today. “I don’t know if Ohio State would have called Coach Rob back in the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s and said, ‘Let’s play.’ He just had loaded talent. He had a loaded locker room,” Joseph said…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions characterized by persistent disturbances in eating behaviors, thoughts about food, and body image. These disorders can have severe physical and psychological consequences if left untreated. Symptoms: Behavioral symptoms: Restriction of food intake or refusal to eat Binge eating (consuming large amounts of food quickly) Purging behaviors (vomiting, laxative use) Excessive exercise Hiding food or eating in secret Avoiding social situations involving food Obsessive calorie counting or food rules Physical symptoms: Significant weight loss or fluctuations Fatigue and weakness Hair loss or thinning Irregular or…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Emory University will “discontinue” programs and offices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the wake of the Trump administration’s threats to academic funding. Interim Emory President Leah Ward Sears said in a statement released on Sept. 3 “a time of changing expectations and new requirements” mandated by federal law is forcing universities and colleges to “alter fundamentally or even close offices and programs focused on DEI.”Sears said the university would promptly “discontinue current DEI offices and programs.” RELATED STORIES• LGBTQ-friendly resources, policies recede on Georgia’s college campuses as DEI rollbacks continue• Georgia…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors September 3, 2025 Millions of Americans travel during the holidays, but how much does it really cost? You’ve been dreaming of it, planning and saving for it, and yet sometimes, the costs just get away from you. You know what we’re talking about. Millions of Americans travel during the holidays, but how much does it really cost? Some costs, like airplane tickets and hotel reservations, are obvious. What you might be missing are the hidden costs, the ones that sneak up on you. Way.com breaks down the cost of…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World By Yash Pillay, Sales Engineer at Trend Micro My retired parents, looking to supplement their pensions, have taken to exploring online opportunities. They represent a generation characterised by hard work and determination, yet less attuned to the digital sleight of hand that underpins so many internet schemes. In an increasingly digital world where economic uncertainty persists, enterprising individuals like my parents, whether at the end of their careers or just starting out, are prime targets for a new and deeply manipulative form of cybercrime that is taking shape – Task Scams. These…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Representative Adriano Espaillat and U.S. Senator Charles Schumer have officially announced that Holcombe Rucker Park, the iconic basketball court in Harlem, has been designated as a national historical site. A commemorative ceremony will take place on September 7th, 2025, at 155th St. 8th Ave, Harlem, celebrating the park’s lasting impact on culture, sports, and community development. As part of the celebration, Bob McCullough, Commissioner of Rucker Park, President, and leader of the National Association of Each One Teach One, and Freddie Crawford, Chairman Rucker Pro Legends have granted approval to…