SAVANNAH – Ms. Fayquita Elaine Scott “Fay”, 64 entered eternal rest, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her residence. She was a native of Savannah and a graduate of Sol C. Johnson High School, Class of 1979. She worked for Curry Dry Cleaners for many years. Fay is preceded in death by a sister, Sonia Scott. Fay leaves to cherish her memories: daughters, DeShawn Scott of Columbia, SC; Danielle Hill and Ciera Scott; son, Jaquez Scott all of Savannah; her mother, Jessie Mae Scott of New Rochelle, NY; one brother, Anthony Scott (Julia) of Whites Plaines, NY; sisters, Catherine McRae (Randy),…
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Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The Senate is expected to vote on President Donald Trump’s tax bill after they debated over the weekend. Most Republicans are trying to fulfill the president’s demand to pass the big, beautiful bill, but not all are on board. The mega bill is filled with President Trump’s second term priorities and senators are gearing up for a vote-a-rama. South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham praised the bill and touted the Congressional Budget Office’s latest estimate, in which the bill would save more than half a trillion…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Florida A&M University faces uncertainty after the arrest of Athletic Director Angela Suggs, just two months into her tenure. Suggs is now under criminal investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for actions tied to her former role as president and CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation, a nonprofit promoting sports statewide. According to the arrest affidavit, Suggs allegedly misused over $24,000 while at the foundation. On June 10, 2025, she turned herself in at the Leon County Detention Facility and was charged with grand theft, scheme to defraud,…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care One day, Jamonna Moore realized her own health was slipping away. She wakes before dawn to start her day—her special-needs twins need therapy appointments, personalized schooling, and constant care. But somewhere between the school drop-offs and checking in on her mom, it hit her: “I started having migraines so bad that I couldn’t get off the couch. But I couldn’t stop. They all needed me,” she shared in our conversation. Like thousands of families across Georgia, Jamonna relies on Medicaid—not just for her children, but for herself and her mother. Her…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Houston native and global superstar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has donated $100,000 to Texas Southern University’s renowned Ocean of Soul Marching Band. The gift, made through her BeyGOOD Foundation, is aimed at supporting the band’s musical excellence and academic achievement, according to the Houston Chronicle. The donation follows the Ocean of Soul’s high-profile collaboration with Beyoncé during the 2024 “Beyoncé Bowl” halftime performance at the Houston Texans-Baltimore Ravens NFL game, which was streamed on Netflix. TSU officials say the funds will be used for scholarships, recruitment and retention efforts, and upgrades to the band’s infrastructure and technology.…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia COVINGTON, Ga. – With three seats on the Covington city council up for grabs in just four months, one major domino in the election has officially fallen.Susie Keck, current Post 1 East council member, has officially decided that she will not seek reelection for her seat this November. This confirms she would not be returning for a third term.Keck told The Covington News on Tuesday that her decision to leave her seat open came down to her belief in term limits for local government. “When I ran originally back in 2017, I ran…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection The environment at typical all-inclusive resorts usually caters to couples seeking romance or groups of friends wanting to unwind and relive their party days with endless rounds of shots. Still, I have yet to find one as welcoming to a solo traveler as the Excellence Resorts brand. I was hooked after my first encounter during a 2024 visit to Excellence Oyster Bay, located not far from Montego Bay, Jamaica. However, I justified my newfound favorite as a result of the destination itself — because Jamaica, as a solo traveler, always offers good vibes.…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World UN official Volker Turk drew ire of the Venezuelan government after condemning what he says are abuses by state forces.Venezuela’s National Assembly has voted to declare United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk persona non grata after he publicly criticised the government’s human rights violations. The unanimous Tuesday declaration follows comments from Turk last week before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, condemning what he said were arbitrary detentions and forced disappearances. In remarks before the declaration, Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez accused Turk of turning a “blind eye” to…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation After an all-night voting marathon, Senate Republicans pushed through President Donald Trump’s massive spending bill by a single vote — 51 to 50 — with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. Three Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins, Rand Paul and Thom Tillis — broke with their party over deep concerns about the bill’s impact on Medicaid, debt and rural health care. The bill extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, adds a no-tax-on-tips policy, and raises the federal debt ceiling by $5 trillion. It also cuts back on key safety net…
Science & Discovery: Discover the World By Analysis and Innovation “” Whether or not you are on the lookout for the right purple gemstone to make use of as a pendant or an allegedly protecting purple crystal, we have you lined. SunChan / Getty Pictures Purple gems aren’t only for royalty, however their regal vibe is tough to disregard. From historical talismans to fashionable crystal “remedy,” purple stones have lengthy held a prized place in our jewellery collections and cultural traditions. What makes a gemstone purple? It often comes right down to hint components — tiny bits of different minerals…