From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education June 12, 2025 Capitol Beat News Ty Tagami reports that the University System of Georgia Board of Regents held a final vote Wednesday to confirm Christopher “Mike” Johnson as president of the University of West Georgia. The chief of staff for the University of Houston (UH) and the UH system will succeed the Carrollton university’s interim President, Ashwani Monga, on Aug. 1. Mercedes-Benz Stadium at Georgia International Plaza in Atlanta. Credit Adobe Stock June 12, 2025 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Staff reports, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ will begin on…
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Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia (CNN) — Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ who connected a generation of music fans to their favorite celebrities in the network’s heyday, has died. She was 52. The news was confirmed by her sister Lakshmi Emory, who posted a tribute on Facebook. No further details were available. CNN has reached out to representatives for Lewis for further comment and information. Lewis had been battling breast cancer in recent years, recently speaking with CNN about her treatment. She announced in 2020 that she was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer after she conducted a self exam. In…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Apple TV+ subscribers have found themselves with an embarrassment of riches when it comes to fresh programming lately, as the streamer has been releasing some of the most talked-about shows and films of the year. Fresh off a number of successful outings like “Severance,” “Bad Monkey” and “Your Friends And Neighbors,” Apple TV+ has just released a sports series titled “Stick,” starring Owen Wilson. The show, which has already drawn a ton of eyes, centers on a washed-up former professional golfer who attempts to bring on a new protégé to spice up his…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Senator Delano Seiveright, the country’s state minister for tourism, has been confirmed as the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) representative for the North Central St Andrew constituency in the upcoming general election. “I’m honoured by the strong support from residents across North Central St Andrew and beyond. We fully trust the Jamaica Labour Party’s fair and transparent processes. We remain focused on the work, listening, serving, and building with purpose,” he said. The announcement comes after weeks of internal turmoil within the party over who would succeed veteran Member of Parliament Karl Samuda…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Spotlight Productions celebrates 25 years of creative storytelling, live events, and media production as a mainstay in the local industry. When someone has been in business for 25 years, the meaningful nuggets just flow… Sign up for our free newsletter. But the two best pieces of advice from Fabian Matthews, owner of Spotlight Productions? No spoilers here. You will have to catch them at the end of this story! Fabian Matthews is the owner and creative director of Spotlight Productions, a full-service, award-winning commercial video and podcast production house that…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City of Savannah Awarded $20,000 NLC Grant to Promote Local Economic Mobility Efforts SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah has been awarded a $20,000 Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant from the National League of Cities (NLC) to support innovative strategies that foster upward economic mobility. Through the six-month initiative, the City’s department of Human Services will receive $20,000 in funding and expert guidance for its Jumpstart Program—an initiative that partners with local high schools to help students earn industry-recognized certifications. The grant will support a partnership with Groves High…
Politics Today: News, Analysis & Debate Across the Spectrum Mavis Staples has been performing for more than six decades. One True Vine is her second album-length collaboration with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy. Zoran Orlic/Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Zoran Orlic/Courtesy of the artist Mavis Staples has been performing for more than six decades. One True Vine is her second album-length collaboration with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy. Zoran Orlic/Courtesy of the artist From small country churches to the stages of the civil rights movement to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Mavis Staples’ career has spanned more…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips NEW YORK — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight new vaccine policy advisers to replace the panel that he abruptly dismissed earlier this week. They include a scientist who researched mRNA vaccine technology and became a conservative darling for his criticisms of COVID-19 vaccines, a leading critic of pandemic-era lockdowns, and a professor of operations management.Kennedy’s decision to “retire” the previous 17-member Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices was widely decried by doctors’ groups and public health organizations, who feared the advisers would be replaced by a group…
Business Insights: Global Markets, Strategy & Economic Trends Boards know the importance of careful succession planning. The benefits of a strong transition to a new CEO are obvious, but a failed succession can cost companies billions in shareholder value, be distracting and disruptive for employees, and cause other top talent to head for the door. In a new study, we discovered a way boards can help their appointees drive value: start them at the beginning of the calendar or fiscal year. Read the full article from the original source
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary Some of the best players in college softball from this past season will be playing next year in a new place and with a different uniform. East Carolina’s Emma Jackson, who slapped 21 home runs over the fence this season, landed at Missouri. All-American catcher Jasmyn Burns, previously of Ohio State, has already joined Texas Tech. The national leader in strikeouts, Belmont’s Maya Johnson, and the national leader in hits, Boise State’s Sophia Knight, have entered the transfer portal too. Knight has already signed with Tennessee. Now that the Women’s College World Series…