Author: Savannah Herald

Food & Beverage News: Insights, Safety, and Dining Trends Listen to the article 1 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. PepsiCo is closing part of its operations at a Detroit facility as the snack and beverage giant aims to bring production in line with sagging consumer demand. The company said in a Michigan WARN notice it will discontinue its production, maintenance and transport operations at the beverage facility on Sept. 27. PepsiCo said its warehouse, fleet, delivery, sales and field-service technician teams will continue to operate at the location. Approximately 83 people will…

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Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips Updated 7/15/25Braid season is coming up soon, which means our mobile stylists in NYC will be super busy! (Read about why we launched our on demand hairstyling service). Because we’re still growing and have an extensive stylist vetting process, we sometimes get completely booked and have to turn people looking for braiders, down. (Not something we love doing, but I guess it’s a good problem to have? 🤔). Anyhoo, we’ve decided to share some business love with fellow NYC hair braiders and have put together a list of some of Brooklyn’s…

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Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond Long before the written word, God was at work in this world and making himself known. As he called a people as his own, he revealed more of his character and plans to them. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob all encountered God in unique places and ways, and as they did, they marked the encounters by giving a name to the places of God’s revelation. As we focus on the importance of remembering God and his Word, we will look at how the names of places serve as reminders of God’s…

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Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration So I did a Youtube video about the top 10 African countries with high literacy rates. And what I learned is astonishing. All ten of the African countries in this video above have larger literacy rates than the United States of America. As a 2023, the United States has a literacy rate of 79% every single African country. In the video above has a literacy rate of over 80%. Zambia had the literacy has the literacy 87.5%. The reason why I like doing videos like this is because it shows that we were…

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Black Arts & Culture Feature: Professional Stretching and Mounting Techniques Canvas stretching represents a fundamental skill that significantly affects painting quality, longevity, and professional presentation. Proper stretching technique ensures optimal working surfaces while preventing common problems including sagging, warping, and tension irregularities that compromise artistic results and professional presentation standards. Stretcher Bar Selection and Construction Quality Stretcher bar quality directly affects canvas stability, adjustment capability, and long-term performance through material selection, construction precision, and hardware quality. Professional stretcher bars provide reliable foundation for important artistic work while enabling adjustments and maintenance throughout artwork lifespans. Wood species selection affects stretcher strength,…

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Black Background & Cultural Viewpoints: women African picture in Picture|by means of by Theresa Ude stays Pexels Colorism a common problem neighborhood within the black In spite of. color this” skin spending for stratification ,” advantage individuals to “light-skinned color of locations over dark in earnings such as education and learning and knowing, property, marriage connection, and the a number of market,” think subject the dissentious is should certainly and stayed clear of be Nonetheless. hard, it’s think to forgeting that bias the experienced people by dark-skinned would absolutely advertise Certainly unity. much better, we are challenge off when we…

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Aging Well: Information & Insights for Elders and Caretakers Social media site website could have begun as a device for more youthful generations. Nonetheless, a lot more senior citizens are accepting it, particularly Facebook. In fact, elders are currently amongst the fastest-growing groups of customers on the system. Whether they’re scrolling using pictures, overtaking old pals, or appreciating a wonderful laugh from an usual video clip, older adults are situating genuine well worth in Facebook. For those maturing ready or handling mobility device concerns, Facebook can be a home window to the world and an effective methods to remain socially…

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Real Estate News & Market Insights: Campbell, a longtime sales professional, now leads the firm as owner and broker — overseeing residential real estate operations across the city of Baltimore and the surrounding counties of Baltimore, Cecil, Harford, Howard and Montgomery. The company’s affiliation with Century 21 provides access to the brand’s national marketing platform, lead generation tools, technology resources and agent training. Campbell said he plans to use the affiliation to support local recruiting efforts and explore future mergers and acquisitions. “To be able to join the most recognized name in real estate is an opportunity that we knew…

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Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy The Albany Humane Society is asking pet owners who wish to surrender their animals to properly arrange for their drop off, according to the Albany Herald. The Albany Humane Society is open to accepting animals surrendered by owners whose circumstances make it impossible to care for the animals, but tying them up at night outside the shelter is not the preferred method of dropping off a pet. That was the scene that greeted shelter workers on a recent morning when a medium-sized brown dog was found tied up outside…

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Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by Sharelle B. McNair July 24, 2025 Rice was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, trespassing, and second-degree harassment. A police chief from Upstate New York is on leave after a knock-out altercation with his girlfriend and a group of Black teens that went viral.  The incident took place while Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski was off duty on July 18. Zikuski was seen dragging his girlfriend, Susan Rice, off a neighbor’s porch after she was involved in an altercation with some Black teenagers. Rice allegedly approached the teens,…

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