City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City, Partners to Provide Spaces to Stay Cool, Friday Aug. 15 SAVANNAH – With heat index values potentially reaching 108 to 112 degrees on Friday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), the City of Savannah and partner agencies are making facilities available to help residents stay cool. A heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. During the heat advisory, residents are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives…
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Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 15, 2025 Pharrell is elevating his passion for Virginia with the launch of his new creative platform. Pharrell Williams is proudly representing his Virginia roots with the launch of a new creative platform named after his hometown. On Aug. 14, the multihyphenate unveiled a new creative community platform called VIRGINIA, Hypebeast reports. Described as “a destination where music, fashion, design, and community converge,” the platform will showcase Pharrell’s upcoming live events, limited-edition merchandise, new music, early access to collaborations, and more. “Virginia is where I’m…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth Navan, the leading all-in-one business travel and expense management platform, has announced the appointment of Anré Williams to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Williams, who most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of American Express National Bank and Group President of Enterprise Services at American Express, brings over 35 years of executive leadership experience and a track record of driving innovation in the financial services and business travel industries. Williams is currently Senior Executive Advisor at American Express. “Anré’s proven leadership across fintech, enterprise technology, and travel uniquely positions him…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Twitch streamers often start their journey with desires to feel motivated, recognized, and eventually rewarded for their efforts. The first step towards achieving these goals is to attract an engaged audience that will watch them play video games. Yet, gamers need to aim for much more than just increasing engagement, as earning money is what every Twitch streamer should aim for. So, over the past few years, we have witnessed an interesting symbiosis between Twitch and TikTok, which, if combined correctly, can help streamers monetize their long hours of gaming. Here is…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Mississippi Valley State’s football roster just got a little more historic. For the first time in the HBCU program’s history, a woman will suit up for the Delta Devils. Her name is Nina Schiks, and she’s not here for a symbolic gesture — she’s here to compete. From early-morning workouts to full-contact drills, Schiks has earned her place in the locker room, becoming a trailblazer for MVSU and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The team teased her arrival back in April on the team’s official Instagram account, which posted a…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care For Genny Mack, lupus was never just a word on a medical chart. It was a shadow that has always been there. Growing up, she saw firsthand what it meant to live with a chronic, unpredictable disease. “Lupus was always a question mark, because my mom has lupus,” Genny shares. But her mother’s approach was shaped by a different time and a different mindset. “She’s a classic example of sort of the ancestral lineage that came before me, that taught, you just deal with the disease. She doesn’t talk much about…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Making time for a new language can be as simple as swapping a few minutes of doomscrolling for lessons that actually move you forward. With a Babbel Language Learning subscription, that progress is a one-time purchase away. This offer gives you access to all 14 Babbel languages for $159 (MSRP $599) with code LEARN at checkout — but only until August 25.Lessons take just 10–15 minutes, making it easy to fit learning into coffee breaks, commutes, or downtime between tasks. Babbel’s speech recognition technology helps refine pronunciation, while offline access keeps you…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Written By Lexx Thornton Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that HHS is reinstating the Task Force on Safer Childhood Vaccines, which disbanded in 1998. The decision comes months after a group he once led sued to bring back the panel. The Children’s Health Defense, which Kennedy founded, filed a lawsuit in May against Kennedy over his failure to reconstitute the task force. Kennedy founded CHD years before he launched his presidential campaign in 2023, before dropping out and endorsing President Donald Trump’s campaign. The move is the latest in a string…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Dear Margar-etiquette, I know networking is important for business, but I’m not comfortable walking up to strangers and introducing myself. How can I make networking feel less awkward and more natural? Shy but Ambitious Dear Shy but Ambitious, Ah, networking—that word alone can make people picture awkward mixers, rubbery appetizers, and forced small talk. But at its heart, networking isn’t about collecting business cards or delivering a flawless elevator pitch. It’s about building genuine relationships. Think quality over quantity. Here are some ways to make networking more comfortable—and much more effective: 1. Shift your…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Before I became a Travel + Leisure editor, I worked as a travel agent for five years. Along with planning dream vacations, I would also offer packing advice to clients who were unsure about what to bring along on their European getaways. Summer is high season in Europe—in fact, I just returned from a trip to Paris myself. As an overpacker, I know the struggle of packing light, but it’s better to curate your suitcase space ahead of time to avoid wasting space on things you won’t use. I’ve thought about what my…