From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment As if a movie about sharks wasn’t scary enough, the filmmakers behind “Dangerous Animals” have upped the screams by adding what every thriller needs — a serial killer.While that may sound like very dangerous moviemaking, the result is actually taut and well crafted, a worthy birthday present to “Jaws,” celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer.“Dangerous Animals” stars Jai Courtney as an Australian boat captain who likes feeding his female customers to sharks and videotaping it, while also offering little brainy speeches about the nature of makos, mosquitos or sailfish while toying with…
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From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education By Aaron Karp Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens appointed Ricky Smith, the longtime CEO of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), as the new head of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Smith has been executive director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration, which runs BWI, since 2015. He will become general manager of ATL on April 2. The hiring of Smith to lead the world’s busiest passenger airport ends a search that started when Dickens dismissed former general manager Balram Bheodari in May 2024 as part of a broader shakeup of the city government,…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Georgia State University Perimeter College, Newton Campus, is holding the ‘POUNCE Into Your Future: A Day in the Life of College’ event on June 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This day is designed for anyone – including non-traditional students – who may be interested in exploring the local college.More than just recent high school graduates are encouraged to attend. The day is also for those considering going to college after spending time in the workforce, those who may wish to finish a degree that they previously started and left unfinished or…
The Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) Board of Directors will host a special bus stop dedication ceremony to honor former Board of Director Kenneth Adams for four years of dedicated service to public transportation and the Chatham County community. The ceremony will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10 a.m., at the Augusta Avenue and Stratford bus stop, where a commemorative plaque will be unveiled in his honor. “This recognition is a well-deserved tribute to former director Kenneth Adams,” said Deidrick Cody, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “His determination, leadership, and tireless advocacy helped pave the way…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Despite the presence of the USA’s Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Jamaica’s Ackera Nugent (l)secured her second consecutive Slam Championship in the Women’s Short Hurdles. Photo: Grand Slam Track PHILADELPHIA, USA, CMC – Jamaica’s Ackera Nugent continued her dominance in the Women’s Short Hurdles, securing her second consecutive Grand Slam Championship despite facing a formidable challenge from American star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone at the Philadelphia event at the historic Franklin Field on Sunday. Nugent swept both races in the event group, including a thrilling victory in the 100m hurdles in a time of 12:44, where she…
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Residential Property Information & Market Insights: Buyer’s Agent Price: $ 24, 925–$ 29, 910 In the past, a great deal of home suppliers covered both the listing rep and the purchaser’s representative compensations. However, complying with an industry-changing court settlement by the National Organization of Realtors, purchasers are currently expected to bargain repayment straight with their very own reps. If you’re supplying to pay this charge to attract purchasers or aid closed a deal, on a $ 997, 000 median-priced Los Angeles home, you can expect to pay $ 24, 925–$ 29, 910 Comprehensive Closing Costs: $ 9, 970–$ 29,…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Vote Smart’s Synopsis: Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that authorizes a program administrator to offer a program for financing qualifying improvements for residential property when authorized by a county or municipality. Read the full article on the original site
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth T. Rowe Price promotes Raymone Jackson to Head of Community Affairs. In this role, Jackson will lead Community Investment, T. Rowe Price Foundation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion teams. In addition, He will now oversee Corporate Communications, encompassing our communications partners, executive communications, and corporate public relations teams. Prior to his new role, Jackson severed as global head of diversity and inclusion. He was responsible for the firm’s global diversity and inclusion strategy, overseeing current diversity and inclusion programs and envisioning new strategies to help T. Rowe Price improve the attraction,…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Source: Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images Big Mama was back at it again—this time, shutting down the stage at this year’s star-studded Roots Picnic, where the “Big Energy” rapper stunned in a curve-caressing bodysuit that sent social media into a frenzy. Fresh off the release of her new single, “Somebody,” Big Latto put on a show as one of the many highlights of the festival marred by complaints of logistical horrors that immediately went viral. According to Philly Mag, the official Roots Picnic account didn’t post an update until three hours after festival goers…