City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates Mayor Johnson to Lead Second Annual ‘Juneteenth Walk to the River’ SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah invites the community to join the second annual commemorative Juneteenth Walk to the River led by Mayor Van R. Johnson II on Thursday, June 19. The community walk, which will celebrate freedom and honor Juneteenth National Independence Day, will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Wells Park and move north down Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, ending at the Savannah River in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Juneteenth originated as a celebration to…
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Savannah State Update: Savannah State University’s College of Business Administration (COBA) will host its 1st Annual Mid-Year Economic Outlook on Tuesday, July 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Howard Jordan Torian Auditorium at SSU. The event will feature a keynote address from Dr. David E. Altig, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. This event marks a historic milestone for the University as it is the first time a high-ranking official from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta will deliver an economic forecast from Savannah State University—Georgia’s first public Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy By: Cicley GayBoard Chairwoman of Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Juneteenth, America’s newest federal holiday, was meant to symbolize a national reckoning with history and a celebration of freedom when President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan legislation into law in 2021. Yet, just a few years later, we find Juneteenth events canceled in cities across Indiana, Illinois, and Oregon, as backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives intensifies. This is not just an administrative shift, it’s a cultural one. As some seek to erase or diminish Black…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth Music is a universal language that goes beyond traditional sensory experiences, often being felt more deeply than it can be heard. Few artists, if any, exemplify that idea to the same degree as Big Ocean, a dynamic trio who have made waves as the world’s first Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing K-Pop group. With help from their passionately loyal fans, PADO (Korean for “WAVE”), they’ve already made a global impact with their talent, hard work, and dedication to helping build a more accessible music industry. Members PJ, Chanyeon, and Jiseok have even learned Korean Sign…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment UPDATED: The White House said Tuesday that Donald Trump will again extend the deadline for China‘s ByteDance to divest TikTok. “President Trump will sign an additional Executive Order this week to keep TikTok up and running,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. “As he has said many times, President Trump does not want TikTok to go dark. This extension will last 90 days, which the Administration will spend working to ensure this deal is closed so that the American people can continue to use TikTok with the assurance…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — With summer practice and football season approaching, the top 100 highest paid Georgia public high school football coaches’ salaries were released on X in May. The salary information for coaches at private schools is not public information. The report was released by BrooksACarter for the 2024 GHSA football season. Valdosta Wildcats Head Coach Shelton Felton was listed as the fifth-highest paid public head coach in the state, making $152,421. Valdosta went 9-3 in 2024, losing 49-13 to Carrollton in the second-round of the playoffs. Rocky Hidalgo,…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ, talk show host, actress, and mother, has died at 52 following a lengthy battle with breast cancer. Her sister Lakshmi Emory confirmed her passing with a touching post on Emory’s personal Facebook page. “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms,” Emory wrote beside a series of broken heart emoji symbols. “Lord, rest her soul,” Emory added. Remembering Ananda’s Treasured Voice Lewis was one of the most significant voices in the ’90s and early aughts culture. She hosted The Ananda Lewis Show and co-hosted the…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Nigeria-born startup LemFi has acquired British credit card issuer Pillar to tap into the remittance boom and meet the financial needs of immigrants in the UK, Canada, and Europe. The acquisition, completed in May, will enable the UK-headquartered LemFi to roll out a credit card product for immigrants within its app. LemFi’s Pillar Acquisition: A Strategic Move LemFi’s acquisition of Pillar indicates a strategic step towards a unified platform for remittances, cross-border credit, and regulatory legitimacy. This acquisition paves the way for the Nigerian fintech to launch specialised credit cards designed especially…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Fayetteville State University, an HBCU with a proud tradition of academic and athletic excellence, has announced a historic achievement by its student-athletes during the Spring 2025 semester. Broncos student-athletes posted a record-breaking 3.42 overall grade point average (GPA), the highest in the department’s history over the past decade. This milestone marks a continuation of Fayetteville State’s growing reputation among HBCUs for academic performance in athletics. A total of 151 student-athletes earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher, with 91 reaching 3.5 or above, and 32 recording a perfect 4.0. The accomplishment surpasses…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia TYRONE, GA – The Miss Fayette County and Miss Coweta County Scholarship Organizations are proud to recognize the achievements of their 2025 titleholders following a standout week at the Miss Georgia Competition. Miss Fayette County, Dominique Verville, a preliminary talent winner, earned a coveted spot in the Top 15, continuing the program’s strong record of placements at the state level. The organization is proud to continue their long-standing tradition of preparing poised, impactful women who compete with heart and excellence. Representing Coweta County, Miss Coweta County, Abby Calloway, made an unforgettable mark on the Miss Georgia stage, receiving three incredible honors: The Non-Finalist…