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…
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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Professional football is coming to Savannah, that’s according to Adam McLean, who is the commissioner of a new pro football fall league called: Major League Football. Savannah will serve as the host city for the entire state of Georgia in the new 24-team league. However, some of the important information is yet to be determined for the Georgia franchise. The franchise does not have a name. The commissioner saying the league has filed three patents for a name that are pending. They hope is to announce…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care (The Hill) — The Trump administration has rescinded guidance telling health care workers who provide abortions to save their patients’ lives that they are protected under federal law. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Tuesday that it is rescinding guidance issued during the Biden administration, reinforcing to hospitals that under the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) they must provide emergency abortions to pregnant patients if they are needed to save their lives. “Legally, it means nothing,” Alexa Kolbi-Molinas,…
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From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education One of the best ways to secure an interview is to have a strong resume. An excellent resume should detail relevant work experiences, education, and skills that make you the right candidate for a job. If you’re applying to hundreds of jobs and not receiving a callback from a recruiter or hiring manager, your resume may need some updates. Here are three common resume mistakes that affect your chances of landing an interview.Not including irrelevant work experienceIf you’re applying for a project coordinator role, it’s best to leave off your time working as…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia LAFC, one of two Major League Soccer franchises based in the Los Angeles area, will be training in Macon during the FIFA Club World Cup next week. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta VoiceMACON, GA. – The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a little over a year away, and Atlanta will play a large part in hosting the quadrennial international event for North America. On the other hand, the FIFA Club World Cup is only a week away, and a match between English Premier League giant Chelsea and Major League Soccer’s LAFC at Mercedes-Benz…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection What will people do for a chance to win the most money in the history of reality television? A popular new competition show provided an answer after airing its first season. “Beast Games” is a popular reality television show that debuted on Amazon Prime in December 2024. The host is Jimmy “Mr. Beast” Donaldson, the content creator famous for giving away millions of dollars in challenges. Mr. Beast and his colleagues created a show inspired by Netflix’s “Squid Game“. Their show had thousands of people compete for $5 million, the biggest cash prize…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – Delivering remarks at the United Workers Party (UWP) press conference, June 3, 2025, senator Herod Stanislas, candidate for Soufriere-Fond St Jacques, conveyed that he is “ deeply troubled that this Labour government has allowed our port operations to slip into chaos, creating a stranglehold on our economy that threatens every household, every business, and every family in Saint Lucia.” Truckers strike action The grave concern and unfolding crisis at our nation’s most vital economic gateway, (Port Castries) says senator Stanislas, “has extended to hardworking…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Photo courtesy of iStock MIAMI – A Black woman in Houston, Texas claims several clubs discriminated against her by limiting the number of African American females who can perform in their cabarets. According to News One, Chanel Nicholson filed a lawsuit in 2021, claiming the club owners violated a federal law against discrimination and her civil rights. However, on May 1, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected her appeal after losing her case in the lower courts. According to the Hill, Nicholson said a manager at the club Cover Girls told…
Politics Today: News, Analysis & Debate Across the Spectrum One of America’s most storied industries is getting a massive boost from President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs push — at the potential cost of a broader slowdown elsewhere in the U.S. economy. Trump signed an executive order increasing the already substantial 25% duties on steel imports he first set in March to 50%. He signaled last week that the tariff rate hike was coming. It went into effect at midnight Wednesday. “We’re going to bring it from 25% to 50% — the tariffs on steel into the United States of America,”…