HBCU News Spotlight: The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many. In a notice to be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, the department said it would start a 12-month pilot program under which people from countries deemed to have high overstay rates and deficient internal document security controls could be required to post bonds of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 when they apply for a visa. A preview of the…
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Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy The growth rate of real gross domestic product (GDP) measured by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is a key metric of the pace of economic activity. It is one of the four variables included in the economic projections of Federal Reserve Board members and Bank presidents for every other Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. As with many economic statistics, GDP estimates are released with a lag whose timing can be important for policymakers. In preparation for FOMC meetings, policymakers have the Fed Board staff projection of…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Sydney Sweeney Heckler Blasts Her For ‘Racist’ Ad … During ‘Americana’ Premiere Published August 4, 2025 5:08 AM PDT Play video content TMZ.com Sydney Sweeney can’t shake all the drama surrounding her controversial American Eagle ad … ’cause she got heckled at her latest movie premiere Sunday night. The actress rolled up in a black SUV to the “Americana” premiere at Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood — only to be heckled by some lady as she stepped out. Check out the video, obtained by TMZ … Sydney — dressed like a princess…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights SAVANNAH, GA. (WSAV) — The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) hosted its annual high school football media day Thursday. All eight teams in the area were in attendance and brought head coaches and players to represent them. Two brand new head coaches spoke at the event: Moses Green for Savannah High, and Russel Perry for Islands. Green served as an assistant coach at Jenkins for four years before taking the head position for the Bluejackets this offseason. He said his first order of business is to help his players…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2025 Black Women for Wellness and Black Women for Wellness Action Project Reflect: Three Years After “Dobbs” This week marked the three‑year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the federal constitutional right to abortion, leaving the power to regulate abortion in the hands of individual states. Black Women for Wellness and Black Women for Wellness Action Project renew our commitment to the fight for the bodily autonomy and reproductive rights…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward EVO 2025, the world’s largest fighting game tournament event, has just happened over the weekend of August 1.The Las Vegas-based event plays host to all the best fighting games, where top players duke it out to be the best in Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and much more besides.While EVO 2025 is all about the high-stakes competition, it’s also a platform for fighting game developers to debut trailers of upcoming characters, modes and game updates. That was no different at this year’s event, with plenty of…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education One of the most common questions I receive is whether job seekers should focus on their online job search strategy or their in-person or “on land” as we call it, job searching strategy. The answer is – focus on both. A balanced job search strategy including both online and offline habits, is crucial for a successful job search.Leveraging Online PlatformsOnline platforms include job boards and professional networking services like LinkedIn or professional association membership websites. For example, utilize LinkedIn to its fullest potential. A successful job search strategy It’s not just about…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia ANDERSON, MICHAEL SCOTT, 28, 2113 LOCH HAVEN DR SE CONYERS, GA 30012 WAS ARRESTED BY NCSO 07/27/2025 AND CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCEBROUGHTON, ROBERT QUANTRELL, 38, 180 PLUM ORCHARD RD COVINGTON, GA 30016 WAS ARRESTED BY NCSO 07/22/2025 AND CHARGED WITH PROBATION VIOLATION (ORG: FALSE STATEMENBROWN, FRANKIE LYNN, 43, 1070 MICHA WAY MADISON, GA 30650 WAS ARRESTED BY CPD 07/22/2025 AND CHARGED WITH SIMPLE BATTERY – FAMILY VIOLENCE CARR, APRIL SHANTIL, 45, 10544 HWY 36 COVINGTON, GA 30014 WAS ARRESTED BY GSP 07/25/2025 AND CHARGED WITH DUI – ALCOHOL/CONTROLLED…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World As Sarasota County policymakers and advocates sit down this fall to hash out bold approaches to the region’s ongoing housing crisis, they’ll have a major new tool on the table – one that could help open hundreds of parcels of land owned by religious institutions.The tool stems from new legislation signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that took effect July 1.Dubbed YIGBY – for “Yes in God’s Back Yard” – it allows churches, synagogues and other religious institutions to develop affordable housing on their properties regardless of zoning, if at least 10% of…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation The Huntsville Metro Black Chamber of Commerce (HMBCC) was pleased to partner with the Calvary Hills Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs to host the HMBCC’s annual Black Business Tour on July 23rd. HMBCC Manager Antoinette Hawthorne stated, “We were excited to host the teenagers, ages 13 to 16, and let them experience the diverse business enterprises owned and operated by Black business owners. Meeting and talking to the business leaders about what it takes to start and run a business, will hopefully inspire the kids to look at…