A couple times a year, Mary Mack would visit the centuries-old Big House Cemetery on St Helena Island, South Carolina, to pay respect to her grandparents. The cemetery is in an idyllic location, situated on a waterfront property and surrounded by large oak trees. On cleanup days, Mack gathered leaves and branches, swept off vaults, and raked up debris. As a Gullah Geechee woman, the descendant of formerly enslaved west Africans in the sea islands of the south-eastern US, Mack saw the burial ground as tying together past, present and future generations. But in the spring of 2024, she was…
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Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Update: 8/18/2026 – Effective Monday, August 31, 2026, Chatham Area Transit Authority will implement service changes for some fixed routes. These changes will affect only the routes outlined below. 3B Augusta Ave: Weekday: The last trip will end service at 7:24 p.m. at Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center (ITC). No weekend changes 3 West Chatham/SAV HHI Airport: Weekday: One (1) bus will operate all day. Tripper Hours: 6 a.m. – 10 a.m., 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. No weekend changes 4 Barnard: Weekday: One bus will operate all day and will end at the…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation By Rosaland TylerAssociate EditorNew Journal and Guide On the first and third Saturday of each month through November in Norfolk’s Berkeley community, shoppers can squeeze tomatoes, bag up collards, pluck watermelons and buy other types of ripe produce at a farmers market located outside Black-owned E. Palmer Supermarket on Berkley Avenue. The Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers Market launched the now-bustling farmers market that also offers cold-pressed juices, natural sea moss, handmade skin care products and other products made by local vendors.“It’s still not known that Black farmers exist,” said Thelonious Cook, one of…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment The swelter of late summer in New York City is notoriously gross. Smog, sweat, subway delays and sirens create a famous combo of discomfort that many try to avoid. But as Ravyn Lenae floats into the midtown Manhattan studio on the release day of her third studio album, her energy creates a temporary oasis. Granted, she’s not new to staying cool under pressure. The 27-year-old started her music career as a teenager in Chicago and has shared stages with SZA, Steve Lacy and Kaytranada for years. But even though her voice has…
Fresh from the Kitchen: Recipes & Food Inspiration Here is the template plus flavor combos I use to make crispy tofu patties. Simple ingredients, tender centers, and great to meal prep ahead of time. Why You’ll Want to Prep These Crispy Tofu Patties Customize the flavors to your taste. I shared 3 flavor combos below to show you how this formula works. It allows you the option to create your own flavor variations, so you never get bored of your tofu. Mixes together in one bowl. No special equipment needed. Just mix, shape, and cook. Protein booster. If you care…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection For years, planning a multi-country trip through West Africa meant discovering that a relatively short stretch of coastline could produce a surprisingly long list of visa applications. In May 2026, Ghana removed visa fees for African passport holders traveling for tourism or business, while Togo introduced visa-free entry for African nationals staying up to 30 days, making regional itineraries easier to put together. The changes make it easier to plan beyond a single-country trip, especially along the coast, where Accra, Lomé, and Cotonou can be linked overland and Abidjan or Dakar added by…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation The 2nd Annual American Beach Weekend brought together residents and visitors for a weekend celebrating the rich history, culture and enduring legacy of one of Florida’s most significant African American communities. The multi-day event featured sunrise beach walks, Beach Day festivities, tours of the A.L. Lewis Museum, a traditional fish fry, jazz, comedy, golf, coastal cuisine and the Legacy in Color African art exhibition. Guests also enjoyed a presentation by local authors, a quilt display and a Sunday program featuring worship services, an economic development workshop and a book discussion…
Fresh from the Kitchen: Recipes & Food Inspiration Jump to Recipe Listen. I know Filthy Cabbage sounds a little questionable. But stay with me. This is what happens when regular cooked cabbage gets tired of being somebody’s quiet little side dish and decides it wants to be the whole meal. We’re taking seasoned ground beef—or turkey if that’s your business—and cooking it a little differently. Instead of immediately breaking the meat apart and stirring it around the skillet, we’re pressing it down and leaving it ALONE long enough to develop a dark, crispy crust on the bottom. That part matters.…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips NEW YORK — Bedbugs are sometimes called the vampires of the insect world — hiding during the day and coming out at night to feast on human blood. Generations of children have been told: “Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite.”Well, bad news: Bedbug infestations are increasing. This is the time of year when they tend to be at their worst. And some scientists think the reviled pests might be capable of spreading an antibiotic-resistant infection called MRSA.For centuries, the bugs have horrified homeowners and occasionally panicked the public. That happened in…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with North Florida News While Black women are living longer than previous generations, they continue to have a shorter life expectancy than white women, according to federal health data. Researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say one reason is that Black women are more likely to develop chronic diseases at younger ages, increasing their risk of serious complications and premature death. Health experts emphasize that many of the leading causes of death among Black women are preventable through regular screenings, healthier lifestyles and early medical intervention. Understanding the risks and taking…