Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by Daniel Johnson July 27, 2025 She noted that her ultimate goal with her participation in the program is to create the next A’ja Wilson On the heels of her seventh appearance as a WNBA All-Star, Las Vegas Aces superstar forward A’ja Wilson has been named the first-ever Global Ambassador for the Jr. WNBA, a moment that reinforces the commitment of the league’s stated mandate to grow the women’s basketball game. According to a press release from the WNBA, the Jr. WNBA is a joint effort between the NBA and the…
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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Donald Trump Jr. raised a similar issue, writing, “What makes @AOC a bigger fraud: the ‘tax the rich’ dress while she’s hanging out with a bunch of wealthy leftwing elites or the lack of masks after spending the past 18 months as one of the biggest authoritarian mask Karens in the country?”It’s worth noting that by late 2021, many Americans had been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus; Ocasio-Cortez, like many of her colleagues, was vaccinated even earlier, in December 2020. But those vocal opponents’ concerns were enough to spur an investigation from…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Alabama State University made history this week as two of its standout baseball players—Juan Cruz and Kameron Douglas—were selected in the 20th round of the 2025 MLB Draft. The pair marks the first Hornet duo to be drafted in the same year since 2015, signaling a continued rise in the program’s visibility and talent development. Cruz was selected 591st overall by the Washington Nationals, while Douglas was taken just a few picks later, 609th overall by the Detroit Tigers. Their selections come after a dominant season for both players, where they played…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Several seasons ago, Justin Verlander pitched for the Detroit Tigers before being traded to the Houston Astros. This season he plays for the San Franciso Giants. On one occasion, Verlander faced Oakland A’s David DeJesus at the plate with a runner on first base. Verlander, a right hander, stepped off the pitching rubber as if to attempt a pick-off throw to first, but instead at the last second changed his mind and threw sideways to the plate and right at DeJesus. It was an odd move and briefly confused the umpires. DeJesus claimed the ball hit him and walked to first…
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Real Estate News & Market Insights: Weekly housing inventory data As I have emphasized in 2025 and 2024, inventory growth has been the best story in housing as we transition from a savagely unhealthy housing market to a normal one. Some people were surprised by last week’s existing home sales report, which showed the inventory of existing homes declined slightly. However, the NAR inventory data typically peaks in the summer, so if we don’t see much growth in that data line, it’s not shocking. Our Altos data provides fresh weekly inventory data that isn’t tied to a home in contract,…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Results come from the Georgia Secretary of State’s website for both the primary and the primary runoff. Turnout 213,200 people voted in Georgia out of 7,473,940 registered voters (2.85% turnout).2,962 people voted in Athens out of 73,460 registered voters (4.03% turnout). Republican Primary Public Service Commission, District 2 Tim Echols (incumbent) — 75.8%Lee Muns — 24.2% 63,340 votes were cast in total. Uncontested races Fitz Johnson was nominated to run for another term as Public Service Commissioner in district 3 with 54,640 votes. Democratic Primary Public Service Commission, District…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by Mary Spiller July 26, 2025 An 84-year-old grandmother from St. Louis who went viral for pleading with Beyoncé to lower concert ticket prices just got her wish — fee floor seats to the superstar’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour, gifted by Queen Bey herself. An 84-year-old grandmother from St. Louis became an internet sensation after a heartfelt plea to Beyoncé — and the global superstar responded in kind. Ms. Ida Mae Macklin, who is currently battling dementia, took to Instagram earlier this year in a now-viral video asking Beyoncé for tickets to…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment The U.S. fertility rate has reached a historic low, falling to just 1.6 children per woman in 2024, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That number places the U.S. well below the replacement level of 2.1 and continues a decades-long trend of declining fertility. Couple with newborn baby. FREEPIK.COM Experts point to a range of social and economic factors influencing the drop, including people delaying marriage and parenthood until later in life. Still, while the fertility rate is down, the total number of babies…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Atlanta, GA — Winston-Salem State University held a special alumni event in Atlanta to introduce Chancellor Bonita J. Brown, J.D., to the community. The HBCU celebration was already rich with pride and purpose—but it became truly unforgettable when R&B star Q. Parker of the group 112 made a surprise appearance. This event, titled “A Meaningful Moment,” formally welcomed Chancellor Brown—the first woman to lead the historic HBCU—as its 14th chancellor. Alumni, university benefactors, and community leaders gathered to honor her leadership. The evening included remarks, networking, hors d’oeuvres, and a…