Black Arts & Culture Feature: Comparative Portfolio Construction and Risk Management Strategies The fundamental differences between institutional and individual collector approaches to portfolio construction create distinctly different risk profiles, diversification strategies, and performance outcomes that sophisticated market participants must understand to optimize their own strategic positioning. These systematic differences in portfolio management approach create opportunities for strategic arbitrage while revealing best practices that can be adapted across different collector categories. Institutional Portfolio Diversification and Asset Allocation Institutional art portfolios typically maintain systematic diversification across periods, mediums, and geographic markets that reflects professional portfolio management principles adapted to art market characteristics.…
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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Most people need Medicaid to afford paid long-term care. To qualify for Medicaid, individuals must have very limited income and few assets. Those with modest means must exhaust a lifetime of savings before they become eligible. The home they live in is exempt under Medicaid eligibility rules. However, after a person receiving Medicaid long-term care dies, federal law requires states to attempt to collect the costs of that care from their remaining property. The Medicaid program refers to this process as “estate recovery.” Forcing states to collect Medicaid costs is harmful.…
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Update: 8/28/2025 – Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) will operate on a holiday schedule on Monday, September 1, for Labor Day. The holiday schedule will apply to all fixed-route buses and CAT Mobility will operate until 10 p.m. to mirror the fixed-route schedule. Please note that this will affect the frequency and timing of all service trips. Paratransit riders can still make reservations from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 1. The DOT will run from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the Savannah Belles Ferry will operate on its current schedule from 7 a.m.…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Long County football team defeated Johnson, 28-7, on Aug. 28 to pick up its second win of the season at Savannah High Stadium. Long County got on the board first thanks to a Johnson turnover. The Atom Smashers fumbled the opening kickoff and three plays later the Blue Tide held the lead. Jason Familia found Wesley Williams for the score and 6-0 lead after the missed PAT. The score was still 6-0 early in the third quarter when Johnson responded. Quarterback Shamari King was able…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care “Through this fellowship I was reminded of the importance of community education, empowerment and action. I learned that the links between EJ & RJ are rooted in a tradition of questioning black humanity.” – Sophie Sylla Through the course of the fellowship, each fellow was paired with a mentor with an environmental justice background and deep roots in the community – these mentors supported the fellows’ professional development and encouraged their passions regarding environmental, reproductive, and racial justice. Camille was paired with Talia Dotson, who has been working in the equity…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward From getting a tutorial on how to put a diaper on your baby to drafting emails to planning trips to coding while integrating technical solutions, AI is deeply rooted in our lives now. The dilemma comes to decide on which is the best one and a wiser choice to make? The same is with vouching for today’s best essential and indispensable technology, AI – ChatGPT or Gemini AI, which one is the right choice? In this blog, we’ll be solving this confusion. Before we decide which technology is the best, we first…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Beyond security, the archdiocese is focusing on emotional well-being. ATLANTA — The Archdiocese of Atlanta is tightening security and offering emotional support for families after a deadly shooting at a Catholic school Mass in Minneapolis sent shockwaves through Catholic communities nationwide. The shooting left many parents and pastors grappling with fear and disbelief. In metro Atlanta, church and school leaders moved quickly to reassure families. “The first priority is letting parents know everything is under control and their children are being protected,” said Patty Childs, superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Photo by Laura Nwogu/The Atlanta Voice July 28 marks the 62nd anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, where an estimated 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., to hear the civil rights activist call for civil and economic rights on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. In honor of that iconic historical moment, The Atlanta Dream — named after the speech — hosted a girls’ basketball clinic at the C.T. Martin Recreation Center. The clinic and day were made even more special with a community announcement aimed at providing financial freedom…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Imagine driving down a desert highway on a bright summer afternoon when suddenly, the horizon disappears behind a towering wall of dust. Then, within minutes, the sky darkens, visibility drops to zero, and breathing becomes difficult. This phenomenon is not a scene from a movie. In real life, it’s known as a haboob – one of nature’s most dramatic displays in desert climates. For travelers, especially those exploring regions like Arizona, Sudan or even Australia, knowing about this phenomenon is incredibly important. Being knowledgeable can distinguish between an unforgettable adventure and a dangerous…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World “We are imposing a complete siege on [Gaza]. No electricity, no food, no water, no fuel — everything is closed. We are fighting human animals and we must act accordingly.”That was Yoav Gallant, then the Israeli defense minister, two days after Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023, killed some 1,200 Israelis and took 250 more hostage. The following week, Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, echoed a similar sentiment: “So long as Hamas does not release the hostages,” he posted on X, “the only thing that should enter Gaza is hundreds of…