From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Although Peacock doesn’t always have blockbusters to choose from, it can occasionally surprise subscribers with movies that slipped through the cracks in theaters. While there are plenty of forgettable flicks among their number, Peacock also has some genuine diamonds in the rough that deserve to be rediscovered. That’s why the Watch With Us team has put together this list of three underrated Peacock movies to watch this weekend. Our picks include a super-powered thriller, a classic comedy and a film that offers a fresh take on an old sci-fi trope. Related: 9…
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From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education From the influential sounds of Motown to the rise of techno, Black artistry and expression have shaped Detroit into a cultural landmark, leaving lasting marks both nationally and internationally. This August, Detroit is building upon this legacy with the U.S. debut of AfroFuture, a globally celebrated experience that honors the African diaspora. More than a music festival, AfroFuture Detroit is a celebration of community and culture. Presented by Bedrock—the award-winning real estate developer focused on city-building and placemaking—this enriching movement of art and culture will take place at Bedrock’s Douglass Site in…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Happy Music Monday, you all. It’s your pal and musician marshal is back with another dose of fine tunes. After Fruitvale Station, Rocky spin-off/reboot Creed, Black Panther and its sequel, Wakanda Forever, Ryan Coogler has proven himself one of the most masterful filmmakers working today. Though Sinners, which arrived in theaters three weeks ago, is his first film not derived from real life or other properties. Michael B. Jordan in the dual role of 1930s gangster twins Smoke and Stack, leads a charming ensemble of characters in a blistering, sexy southern gothic…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Apple is expected to launch its first foldable phone as soon as next year, and now a new report claims that the company will be able to fix one known foldable issue, the crease. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that both Apple and Samsung will use a new laser-drilled metal display plate from South Korean company Fine M-Tec. The plate will be used in the foldable iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, the analyst claims. On July 17, 2025, Fine M-Tec announced an investment of approximately KRW 17.5 billion…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection “Back to the Frontier” has taken audiences by surprise, with its unique premise and authentic storytelling. This immersive eight-part docuseries debuted on July 10 on HBO Max and the Magnolia Network. It was executive-produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines. The series has quickly found a dedicated fanbase since it impressively swaps actors and scripted drama for real-world exploration. It follows three real American families, the Lopers from Alabama, Hanna-Riggs from Texas and the Halls from Florida, who take on the challenge of living as homesteaders facing the challenges of the 1880s. Over eight…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was found near West Cedar Road and Oakland Drive in St. Helena Island, S.C. While no people are known to have been exposed, one dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. DPH’s laboratory tested the raccoon on July 10, 2025, and confirmed it to have rabies on July 11, 2025. “Rabies is usually transmitted through a bite or…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care This week we’re joined by award-winning scholar, ethnomusicologist, and cultural anthropologist Dr. Kyra Gaunt to explore the powerful intersections of music, play, and identity in the lives of Black girls and women. Dr. Gaunt, author of The Games Black Girls Play: Learning the Ropes from Double-Dutch to Hip-Hop, offers a brilliant breakdown of how musical play, like hand games, cheers, and jump rope rhymes, does more than entertain. It becomes a form of cultural transmission, identity-building, and resistance for Black girls navigating their earliest social worlds. About the Podcast The Therapy for…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Appropriates $14.4 Billion Funds for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 State Budget (H 4025) – Passage Passed – Executive Read the full article on the original site
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy By Stacy M. BrownBlack Press USA Senior National Correspondent Prices across the United States are about 26% higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing everything from a weekend hotel stay to a simple cup of coffee out of reach for many families. A budget hotel room in Nashville can now cost $500 for the weekend—without breakfast—and a single cup of coffee can cost $7. Rental cars are also commanding premium rates, with four days in a midsize Toyota Camry easily topping $670. It’s so bad in America that a…
Scientific Research & Expedition: Discover the World Via Research Study and Innovation A team of researchers at the Institute for Advanced Research Study Organization of Natural Sciences in Princeton, New Jacket, might have uncovered a new dwarf earth , perhaps creating even more proof of an academic super-planet. The scientists disclosed in a news release that they have in fact situated a trans-Neptune Thing( TNO), code-named 2017 OF 201, situated past the icy and barren area of the Kuplier Belt. The TNO, which are described as tiny earths that orbit the sunlight at a greater range than Neptune, were situated…