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Georgia Garden Feature: If you had asked me a few years ago if I’d ever willingly dive into a pool, I would’ve laughed nervously and said, “Absolutely not.” After two near-drowning experiences as a child, water became a source of fear—something I promised myself I’d never revisit. But everything changed last year when I watched my 6-year-old confidently swim with joy and ease. At that moment, I realized I had no excuse. It was time to confront my fear head-on. I signed up for beginner swim lessons at 40, the oldest in a class of 7, and stepped into that…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty An actor on The Oval, one of writer, director, and producer Tyler Perry’s many television shows, has filed a lawsuit accusing Perry of sexually harassing him during production and using his leverage as a producer to silence him. According to AP News, actor Derek Dixon filed the lawsuit last Friday in the Los Angeles Superior Court and is seeking at least $260 million in damages. Dixon says he initially met Tyler Perry while working as event staff for one of the producer’s parties.…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by Sharelle B. McNair June 19, 2025 ‘How can you be threatened by someone running from you?’ Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich said the officer who shot and killed Ryan Hinton was “legally justified” in his actions, thus dodging charges from a grand jury, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. During a June 17 press conference, Pillich said the unnamed Cincinnati police officer had the right to shoot Hinton, 18, who was armed with a Glock .40 caliber handgun with an extended magazine. The prosecutor said the officer believed Hinton pointed the weapon…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Holt McCallany brings all his expertise in playing lovably toxic daddies to Buckley family patriarch Harlan. Photo: Dana Hawley/Netflix It’s easy to list all the shows The Waterfront will remind you of. There’s the Ozark of it all, as The Waterfront’s Buckley family is drawn into drug dealing and various local and international beefs. (Thankfully for your eyes and mine, there is no blue filter here.) There’s Yellowstone, with government regulations and industry norms forcing the once-working-class family to realize that they’re now far richer and have more to lose. The Waterfront…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights The glass ceiling in the world of FAMU’s Marching “100” drum majors has officially been shattered. Dr. Shelby Chipman, Director of Bands, announced Oluwamodupe Oloyede as the head drum major for the 2025–2026 HBCU band season. Known affectionately as “Dupe” (pronounced du-pay), she was previously the second-ever female drum major in the band’s history. Cori Bostic, the first female drum major in the Marching “100,” paved the way and has become one of Dupe’s most vocal supporters. Their shared bond highlights the growing legacy of women leading at the highest…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC) is proud to commemorate its 5th anniversary—marking five years of bold, community-driven work to transform how rare diseases are diagnosed, treated, and understood for historically underserved populations. Launched as a call to action, RDDC has grown into a national coalition of over 100 partner organizations, united in its mission to eliminate disparities in rare disease care. From advancing research and policy to amplifying the voices of patients and caregivers, the Coalition continues to push for a healthcare system that works for everyone.…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more GenLayer, a startup building decentralized legal infrastructure for AI and machine agents, has launched its first incentivized testnet, dubbed Asimov. This marks the initial rollout of its multi-phase validator onboarding and technology validation initiative as the company moves closer to mainnet deployment. The testnet introduces what GenLayer calls the first Intelligent Blockchain, powered by AI models and designed to resolve subjective decisions typically outside the scope of traditional deterministic…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education In the tradition of the West African griots, The Return of the HBCUs tells the story of what happened after the Juneteenth Celebration. This book presents a well-thought-out argument explaining why Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have earned and deserve the moral and financial support of every American citizen for their contributions to establishing American democracy, providing the foundation of the American economy, and enriching American culture. There is no doubt that without HBCUs, Black Americans would have remained enslaved, and the United States would have collapsed instead of soaring…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia NEWTON COUNTY — The Newton County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Carey Donovan Clark will serve 30 years in prison, followed by 30 years of probation, for child abuse and neglect.On April 3, a Newton County jury found Clark guilty of six counts of cruelty to children in the second degree and one count of aggravated battery. On June 17, the court, following the state’s recommendation, sentenced Clark to decades behind bars. The announcement, posted by the district attorney’s office to Facebook, says that the court delivered the sentence after considering results from…