Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth Bristol-Myers Squibb Company names Wendy Short Bartie, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs. In this role, Wendy will be responsible for advancing our company strategy through strategic communications, corporate social responsibility, corporate marketing and brand reputation, and patient advocacy. Wendy will also oversee the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, an independent organization that works to advance the health of underserved populations globally. Wendy also serves as the executive sponsor of the Bristol Myers Squibb PRIDE Alliance. Wendy brings a blend of business acumen and purpose-driven leadership to this role. With degrees in both communications…
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From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment A woman’s rooftop proposal is blowing up on TikTok, and her reaction has us crying tears of laughter (and joy), y’all! Sis was stunned when she spotted the “Marry Me” sign, only to realize her man planned the ultimate surprise with their loved ones watching. From dropping her purse while rushing to the display to the comment she made after being asked if she was the bride-to-be, this viral moment is pure comedy and sweet!RELATED: Congrats! Bambi’s Boo Rayface Shocks Her With Surprise Proposal At Her Birthday Bash (VIDEO) Proposal Goes Viral For…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah State University (SSU) has officially named Clevan Thompson as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Thompson was appointed interim head coach on January 6th after former head coach Horace Broadnax retired midseason. Thompson now becomes the 12th head coach in the history of the program. “We are pleased to officially announce Coach Thompson as the head coach of our men’s basketball program,” Savannah State Director of Athletics Opio Mashariki said. “He has been an integral part of the team’s growth over the past…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care It’s Pride Month, and while we’re out here celebrating ourselves, our queerness, and our freedom, let’s not forget to protect our peace—and our parts. Whether you’re linking up with someone new, finally vibing with that crush, or just want to make sure all your besties are staying safe. Here are eight things you can do to protect yourself and your partner before getting intimate. 1. Have the Conversation Honest, clear communication is sexy. Before sex, talk openly with your partner about boundaries, STI history, testing dates, birth control (if applicable), and…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Going on almost 3 years now, we’ve been telling you about a trick that Verizon continues to allow that can save you anywhere from $10 to $20 per line per month on your bill for 12 months. We last talked about this trick in November of last year as everyone’s discount had run its course from the previous year. Well, we’re ready to talk about it again this month because folks are still able to take advantage and we wouldn’t want you to miss out. For those who have missed it, Verizon…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Digitalization has changed the world in a blink of eye. Our ancestors could never have dreamed that their stories would matter one day. Maybe they lacked resources to preserve their history. Preserving the legacies that history holds wasn’t easy task for them. Today, things are different, thanks to collaboration of Getty Images and Ancestry. Recently, Getty Images and Ancestry have partnered up to highlight a pivotal need for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It will be an example to many generations. Bringing HBCU Archives Online Getty Images’ mission is not only to protect…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia NEWTON COUNTY – Around 80 kids are currently participating in the Law & Leadership Academy summer camp. But funding for the camp’s operation met a hiccup during Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting.Sheriff Ezell Brown came before the board on Tuesday to request $53,116 to fund the Law & Leadership Academy, which is already in session. The academy is presented by both the Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) and the Taylor Made Foundation, a local nonprofit designed to help underserved youth. Currently, the six-week program is already in session, with kids aged sixth through 12th…
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular health inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. Here are the current Restaurant, Pool and Hotel Inspections on June 2, 2025 thur June 6, 2025. Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Detail and historical information can be found on the State of Georgia -…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection SpaceX founder Elon Musk has walked back his startling threat to immediately decommission the company’s Dragon spacecraft. The initial threat came on Thursday during an escalating public dispute with President Donald Trump on social media. After Trump threatened to terminate government contracts with Musk’s businesses — worth billions of dollars — the world’s richest man fired back on X, declaring that SpaceX would “begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately.” In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately pic.twitter.com/NG9sijjkgW— Elon Musk (@elonmusk)…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World News Ryan Hamilton-Davis 2 Hrs Ago – File photo Police have uncovered a major human trafficking ring in Tunapuna, the Ministry of Homeland Security said in a media release on June 6. The release said the Counter-Trafficking Unit (CTU) and the TT Police Service conducted an exercise dubbed “Operation G Ride” – a six-month operation that culminated in a raid at a residence on St Vincent Street, Tunapuna, which resulted in the discovery of 12 women between the ages of 21 and 28, a 16-year-old girl and two children under the age…