From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Life’s a beach! GORGIE founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant sat down with ET to share her summer 2025 must-haves. To start her long summer days off right, the CEO makes sure to fit in time for activity. “Every morning, I get in some movement. …I strive to constantly keep a good routine of outdoor sunshine and saltwater moments to feel my best in mind, body, and energy,” the Florida resident shares. Her top picks: “You can find me biking around town to a workout at Tremble, jumping on my rebounder at home, running on the beach…
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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights HBCU women’s basketball is gaining another veteran leader. Virginia Union University has named Alico Dunk as the 10th head coach in the history of its program. Dunk, a longtime presence in HBCU athletics, replaces Tierra Terry, who took the Winston-Salem State job in April. The university will introduce Dunk at a press conference on Friday, June 13, at 12:00 p.m. The event will be held at Barco-Stevens Hall on Virginia Union’s campus in Richmond, Virginia. Dunk brings more than 20 years of coaching experience at HBCUs. He most recently spent…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care The NATAL podcast, executive-produced and hosted by Gabrielle Horton and Martina Abrahams Ilunga, is an audio docuseries centering Black parenthood and reproductive justice in America. Since launching the show, Gabrielle and Martina have brought us deeply personal stories, sharing the lived experiences of Black women, gender-expansive people, and families navigating the reproductive care space. Through that storytelling, they not only educate their audiences and raise awareness, but they also push for real, systemic change in maternal healthcare—advocating for a future where Black families have access to care that is truly equitable and…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Rumor mill: Trusted leakers previously reported that Sony is preparing a handheld counterpart to the PlayStation 6 that doesn’t rely solely on streaming. The rumors have sparked speculation about how a portable device will run modern, high-end games, as new information sheds light on prospective hardware specifications. Prominent tipster KeplerL2 recently provided new details regarding Sony’s plans for a handheld console. Although the device would be far weaker than a PlayStation 5, the company might use memory enhancements and other workarounds to access the larger console’s software library. Kepler previously reported that…
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…
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…