Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Navigating health insurance choices at age 65 is a major milestone in life. Many individuals are still working at this age and have reliable insurance through their jobs. You might wonder how your current group health plan will work alongside new Medicare benefits. Understanding the rules is essential to ensure you have the comprehensive coverage you need without paying unnecessary penalties later in life.Find Medicare Plans in 3 Easy StepsLet us help you navigate your Medicare journey Many people approaching eligibility begin by learning the basics of Original Medicare and how…
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Politics Today: News, Analysis & Debate Across the Spectrum Friday’s memorial service for Jesse Jackson in Chicago featured a host of remarks and tributes to the deceased civil rights leader and presidential candidate, with three former U.S. presidents among those giving remarks. However, the comments delivered by these former heads of state didn’t sit well with Jackson’s son, who made his opinion known the next day. Jesse Jackson Jr. condemns ex-presidents’ remarks at his father’s memorial service Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., spoke Saturday and expressed his displeasure at some of the remarks made by former Presidents Joe Biden,…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: The increase in purchase activity pushed down the refinance share of activity to 41% of all locks, compared with 44% the month prior. Still, refinancing remained elevated, with rate-and-term refi locks rising 3% month over month and 280% compared to February 2025. Cash-out refi volume increased 1% from January and 34% from a year earlier. “February’s data shows the market settling into a healthier balance between purchase and refinance activity as rates moved lower,” Mike Vough, senior vice president of corporate strategy at Optimal Blue, said in a statement. “Purchase demand is back after…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment 2 The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Bozoma Saint John is shutting down critics who think they have a say in her fertility journey. RHOBH’s Bozoma Saint John Claps Back at Critics Saying She’s ‘Too Old’ for Fertility Journey 8 The Bravo newcomer, 49, didn’t hold back when addressing social media trolls who have questioned her decision to try to expand her family with fiancé Keely Watson. According to Us Weekly, Boz revealed the harsh comments she receives online while discussing her journey. “In my comments, [there are] people who will…
Savannah State Update: The first in a series of forums that will bring together business and creative professionals will be offered on March 12, at 6 p.m. at Savannah State University’s Kennedy Fine Arts Building. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register for the event, please visit www.eventbrite.com The panel discussion will guide on choosing a business structure, taxes, and financial literacy for artists, and curating a team to help manage artistic practices. Panelists include Arisa Burgest, MBA, chief financial officer at Assurance Reconciliation Services, LLC, along with Angela Roe, a painter,…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Next Game: Erskine College 3/10/2026 | 2:00PM Mar. 10 (Tue) / 2:00PM Erskine College History ALBANY, Ga.- Albany State completed their three-game sweep of Savannah State on Sunday afternoon with a 6-1 victory.The Tigers finished the game with one run and four hits while leaving ten runners on base.Savanah State scored their only run in the top of the first inning.Seth Stargell, who transferred to SSU from Albany State, drew a walk and advanced to second base on a throwing error by the pitcher.…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care The oil industry is sustained by racial capitalism – racial capitalism refers to the intertwined nature of capitalism and racism, through which oil companies make profits through extractive activities that harm Black, Brown, and Indigenous people and the land. This oppression involves health harm, violence, and environmental degradation, and is often perpetuated by the actions of legislators and companies in the US. Oil operations emit air pollutants that drive climate change, perpetuate the plastic pollution and petrochemical expansion crises, contaminates and degrades soil health, poisons water, and causes serious public health…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Historically, I’ve never really used an iPad. I’m certainly more than familiar with the ecosystem, both because I bought my mother and grandparents iPads and I have an iPhone and MacBook. (Of course, I will also always attempt to troubleshoot any issues they have.) But in general, tablets haven’t exactly been my thing; for casual messaging and web browsing, I have my phone, and for more intense use cases, I’ve got my laptop. But this year, I’ve gotten the chance to check out the latest iPad Air refresh (officially dubbed iPad Air…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education African American Demonstrators outside White House, with signs “We demand the right to vote, everywhere” and Signs Protesting Police Brutality against Civil Rights Demonstrators in Selma, Alabama, Washington, D.C., USA, Warren K. Leffler, US News & World Report Magazine Collection, March 12, 1965. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) This weekend marks the 61st anniversary of the march on Selma, otherwise known as “Bloody Sunday.” One of the most violent marches of the Civil Rights Movement, the protest took place on March 7, 1965. It was sparked by…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Behind every public school system is a governing body entrusted with the education of children. From March 9–13, Newton County Schools will join districts across Georgia in celebrating School Board Appreciation Week, recognizing the elected officials who aim to provide vision, governance and oversight for more than 20,000 students and thousands of employees across the district.School board members are the only elected Special Purpose Local Government officials in Georgia. Unlike General Purpose Local Government officials, whose scope spans multiple municipal functions, school board members focus solely on public education. Since 2010, Georgia school…