=Savannah State Update: Dr. Marcus S. Cox Savannah State University (SSU) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Marcus S. Cox as the institution’s next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective August 1, 2025. Dr. Cox currently serves as Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Fayetteville State University. A distinguished scholar and academic leader, he brings a wealth of experience in higher education leadership, curriculum innovation, and faculty development. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Cox to the Savannah State University community,” said SSU President Dr. Jermaine Whirl. “His scholarly expertise, proven leadership,…
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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Today, we’re throwing it back to Session 321 — Some Thoughts On Playing Small. This quick episode was inspired by a line from Issa Dee, the beloved character played by Issa Rae in Insecure: “How much different would your life be if you actually went after what you wanted?” It’s a question that feels especially relevant now as we head into summer. The days are longer, the sun is out, and so many of us are ready to stretch, grow, and shine a little brighter. So, what would it look like…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Cantor Fitzgerald, a financial services company led by the sons of US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is creating a way for investors to bet that President Donald Trump’s signature tariffs will be struck down in court. Traders at the firm’s investment banking subsidiary, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., say they have the capacity to buy the rights to hundreds of millions of dollars in potential refunds from companies who have paid Trump’s tariffs, according to documents viewed by WIRED.Lutnick ran Cantor Fitzgerald for nearly 30 years until he was confirmed by the Senate…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education The program uses the federal tax code to offer vouchers that students can use to attend private secular or religious schools as well as for qualifying education expenses. “Parents should decide where their kids go to school. This bill helps them do that,” Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said in a statement after the House approved the Senate’s changes. The Senate changed the original House proposal, now requiring states to opt into the program, therefore keeping it from becoming a truly national program. Blue states where vouchers have little support may not participate,…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Kedron Elementary students were honored for their cursive writing prowess with a John Hancock Banner and Proficiency Ribbon. Recognizing that cursive writing strengthens student confidence, connects learners to history, and supports essential cognitive development, the Georgia Department of Education honors schools that demonstrate excellence in cursive instruction through the John Hancock Award. The award celebrates elementary, middle, and high schools that go above and beyond in teaching cursive writing – a skill that builds fine motor strength, enhances literacy, and allows students to engage meaningfully with historical texts in their original form. As…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Reggae Sumfest 2025 took a chaotic turn early Saturday morning after a stampede left several patrons injured during what was otherwise a historic night at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay.The incident occurred amid overwhelming excitement as fans gathered in record-breaking numbers to witness the crowning of dancehall icon Vybz Kartel as the official King of Dancehall. The festival’s organizer, Downsound Entertainment, has since pledged to implement immediate crowd control and safety enhancements in response.In an official statement, Downsound confirmed that Festival Night I drew “arguably the largest turnout in…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation By J.A. Jones | Contributor AMA founder Chantala Davis hugs mother during center celebration Chantala Davis founded the nonprofit A Mother’s Arms (AMA) in response to the incidents leading up to the 2018 death of two-year-old Jordan Belliveau at the hands of his 21-year-old mother, Charisse Stinson. A Clearwater native who was once a teenaged mother herself, Davis was driven to start the nonprofit to raise awareness about the needs of vulnerable mothers and children and offer support to single mothers in distress. “People fail to realize — yes, the…
Politics Today: News, Analysis & Debate Across the Spectrum Democratic strategist James Carville wrote in an opinion piece for the New York Times that he has heard fellow Democrats describe their party as a “cracked-out clown car.” Carville also wrote in the same op-ed that his party is “in shambles.” His comments come after a growing number of reports that Democrats have been in the political “wilderness” in the aftermath of the party’s decisive losses during the 2024 election cycle.“Constipated. Leaderless. Confused. A cracked-out clown car. Divided. These are the words I hear my fellow Democrats using to describe our party…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips About 5 million swimming pools that have been linked to nine deaths of children over the last two decades have been recalled by their manufacturers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday morning.In a press release, the CPSC stated that the pools, specifically those 48 inches in height or taller, are equipped with compression straps that serve as footholds, allowing small children to climb into the water unattended, even if a ladder is removed.Nine children who died as a result were aged between 22 months and three years old, the CPSC said.…
Business Insights: Global Markets, Strategy & Economic Trends Over the 20 years I have spent coaching executives, there is one topic that comes up at almost every level of leadership: delegation. Most leaders know that they should be delegating, and many of them know how to do so. The stumbling block that holds most leaders back is knowing what to delegate. Read the full article from the original source