Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond NEW YORK (RNS) — On Thursday (Aug. 28), Black faith leaders, activists and protesters descended on Manhattan’s financial district to denounce efforts by the Trump administration and some private companies to abandon diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, known as DEI. The demonstration, organized by the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, also marked the 62nd anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington.“DEI is the civil rights fight of our generation, and will make the difference in what the future of America looks like. … On August 28th,…
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Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration As we enter Labor Day Weekend, the sun is setting on summer, and it’s time to get kids back into the classroom. The shopping lists are long, with items ranging from Clorox wipes to bento boxes. We know you’ve got pencils covered, so we’re here to provide you with a few additional items your kids may need (and want) as they prepare to meet their new teachers and friends. Below, you’ll find our roundup of cool sneakers from Adidas, sweet Jellycat characters, under-$40 outfits from Old Navy, and all the colorful essentials Target…
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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers When Jewish Home of Rochester opened the doors to its new employee grocery store, it wasn’t simply about stocking shelves with food, it was about restoring dignity, reducing stress, and strengthening community. Designed to look and feel like a traditional grocery store, the space is reserved exclusively for employees who qualify based on income guidelines, offering them a private, welcoming place to access healthy, high-quality groceries at no cost. The store is open twice a month and allows qualifying employees to fill two reusable tote bags per visit with essentials like…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Caitlin Granigan At just 21 years old, Caitlin Granigan brings fresh energy, entrepreneurial grit and a heart for service to Atlanta real estate. A lifelong local with roots in Roswell and Woodstock, Caitlin became a licensed advisor in 2023 after co-founding and selling a successful wedding and event company with her sister. Driven by a lifelong love of homes and inspired by family beach trips spent scouting vacation rentals, she found her calling in helping others find not just a house, but a place to truly belong. Caitlin serves clients across Roswell, Alpharetta and…
Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Gadsden Elementary Named School of Excellence, Three Other SCCPSS Schools Win PTA Awards National PTA has recognized Robert W. Gadsden Elementary School and Gadsden Elementary School PTA as a 2024-2026 School of Excellence for their accomplishments in building a strong, effective family-school partnership that is enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. Robert W. Gadsden Elementary School and Gadsden Elementary School PTA are one of a select group of PTAs and schools nationwide to be recognized with the designation. “At PTA, we believe that every strategy to accelerate learning must include families. Decades of…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia At the beginning of a JPMorganChase-sponsored panel during the 2025 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention, Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary asked participants to raise their hands if they’d ever received a suspicious text message about a job offer. About half the room lifted their hands. Then she kept going. “If you’ve gotten one of those ‘you owe a toll’ texts but you don’t even have a car? What about crypto? What if you’ve gotten something from Zelle from your bank and you don’t even have a bank? What about a bill?…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World ‘RELAY’ isn’t here to play fair By Janet Grant Relay sets up an intriguing premise: Riz Ahmed plays a whistleblower broker, the kind of middleman who keeps corruption humming by making sure the “right” people get paid off at the “right” time. He has rules, he has boundaries, and he’s very good at what he does—until he decides to break his own code and step in to protect a client. That’s where the story picks up steam, pulling in Lily James and Sam Worthington as part of the messy, dangerous fallout. The…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Progressives Blast DFL for Rescinding Omar Fateh’s Mayoral Endorsement The Minnesota DFL’s decision to rescind its mayoral endorsement of State Sen. Omar Fateh has ignited fierce backlash across Minneapolis. Fateh, who would have been the first Muslim mayor endorsed by the party, criticized the move as disenfranchisement, while Rep. Ilhan Omar and other progressive leaders called it anti-democratic. The DFL Constitution, Bylaws & Rules Committee said substantial flaws in the July 19 convention process invalidated the results, but critics accuse Mayor Jacob Frey and party insiders of influencing the decision.…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary Former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay reportedly relapsed and may have overdosed multiple times in the final years of his life, according to the Washington Post.Both the Colts and Irsay — who was open about his struggles with alcohol and drug addiction — are accused by the Post of misleading the public about his relapse.AdvertisementThe Post reportedly found evidence of three possible overdoses by Irsay in the final five years of his life. One reportedly occurred in February of 2020. The two others reportedly occurred in December 2023, and were just 12 days…