From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment John Travolta flew himself to Cannes and has made several appearances already on the red carpet, a move that’s a far cry from the private life he’s been living in recent years. The 72-year-old is at the Cannes Film Festival to premiere his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, a rare appearance for a very special movie. But while that was meant to be the big moment, the Hollywood star was given an honorary Palme d’Or, with the moment bringing him to tears. John Travolta made his return to Cannes for his directorial debut alongside…
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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights On the final day of the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, HBCU athletes racked up several podium finishes, including many who claimed a spot in the top three of their respective events. The day was highlighted by a trio of Voorhees athletes who each finished in the top four of the men’s triple jump, including sophomore Jayden Burris, who won the National Title with a meet record 16.32m mark (teammates Jaylen Burris and Michael Tatnall finished third and fourth, respectively). This was one of three events in which Voorhees…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care If you are a Black woman in your twenties, thirties, or forties, there is a very real chance that fibroids will become part of your life story — if they aren’t already. By age 50, an estimated 80% of African American women will have developed uterine fibroids, compared with roughly 70% of white women, and Black women are more likely to develop them earlier, experience more severe symptoms, and undergo more invasive treatment. Understanding why this happens — and what you can do about it — is one of the most…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Elise Benson and Jennifer Tarazona just became friends on Hunt For Love. They ignored all the negativity and drama to choose ‘girls over boys.’ So, the 90 Day Fiance stars are the new besties on the show. However, fans seem upset with Elise and Jen for bodyshaming men at the resort. They were spotted making fun of the guys and their NSFW areas. The reality TV stars stirred up a lot of drama since their appearance on the show. Elise and Rob hooked up on their first day at the resort. But…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Former Atlanta Mayor Moves One Step Closer To Making Georgia History FAMU alumna Keisha Lance Bottoms has won the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor, setting up a major general election race in November and placing one of Florida A&M University’s most recognized graduates back on a statewide political stage. The former Atlanta mayor secured the nomination Tuesday, according to the Associated Press, and will now compete for a governorship that Democrats have not won in Georgia in more than two decades. The Associated Press reported that Bottoms’ victory also marks the third…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia The Council for Quality Growth has named Egbert Perry, chairman of Atlanta real estate developer The Integral Group, as the recipient of its 37th annual Four Pillar Tribute and Award. Each year, the Council presents the honor to an individual who it feels exemplifies its “Four Pillars” of leadership (quality, responsibility, vision and integrity), which are attributes the nonprofit feels best represents the definition of a leader. Originally from Antigua and Barbuda, Perry moved to the United States during high school and arrived in Atlanta in 1980, where he started his now 47-year…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World In a recent interview with How we made it in Africa, Sango Capital co-founder Richard Okello outlined the countries where he sees the greatest investment potential. Okello points first to Egypt, which he describes as “very intentional about becoming a middle-income country”. A key advantage is its population of some 120 million. For businesses, that means a vast market where they can achieve significant scale without ever crossing a border. Thanks to large-scale recent investment, he expects Egypt to soon eclipse South Africa to become the continent’s biggest economy. The investor is also cautiously optimistic…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips by Sidnee Michelle Douyon May 22, 2026 The Baltimore-based institution reported a first-time 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses The Morgan State University nursing program has been named Maryland’s top nursing program for the 2025-2026 academic year. This comes after a time of strong student performance and successful licensure, according to the university’s website. The Baltimore-based institution reported a first-time 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) among its 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates. This achievement helped secure…
Business Insights: Global Markets, Strategy & Economic Trends When Kelly McCain learned that her best friend of 22 years owed money to a former girlfriend, she didn’t hesitate to transfer $10,000 to her friend from a high-yield savings account that was reserved for emergencies.Ms. McCain, 44, provided the loan in December with no interest, repayment timeline, written agreement or collateral.Her friend, Kate Williams, 38, said she planned to fully repay the loan by mid-2027 and “would rather die” than not do so.“This was an emergency,” Ms. McCain said. “We all get into financial pickles, and I’ve seen her get out…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary <!–qv q:id=6r q:key=vcaa:HOUSTON, Tx. — In a renewed campaign, the four NCAA commissioners for HBCU athletics — HBCU4US Association — have sent a second urgent letter to Congress, reaffirming their unified support for the SCORE Act and signaling their commitment to protecting their institutions' interests.–>HOUSTON, Tx. — In a renewed campaign, the four NCAA commissioners for HBCU athletics — HBCU4US Association — have sent a second urgent letter to Congress, reaffirming their unified support for the SCORE Act and signaling their commitment to protecting their institutions’ interests.<!–qv q:id=6u q:key=vcaa:On May 11, 2026, CIAA…