Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights “Playing From The Rough” is an inspiring memoir by Jimmy James, a former collegiate athlete whose life journey has mirrored the challenging game of golf he so deeply loves. In the book, James uses the metaphor of playing from the rough—a tough spot on the course where success requires resilience and strategy—to tell a deeply personal story of overcoming adversity, identity, and self-discovery.From battling obstacles both on and off the course to navigating systemic barriers as a Black athlete, James brings readers into the mindset of perseverance and the power…
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Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Gut health is one of those wellness terms we hear all the time, and honestly, it’s popular for a reason. Our gut isn’t just about digestion. Like the rest of our organs, it’s connected to the brain, which means it can both reflect and impact our mental well-being. The gut-brain connection shows up in everyday life. Feeling queasy before a big meeting? Or so stressed you don’t have an appetite? The two are always in constant conversation whether we realize it or not. So today, I’m excited to welcome nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Andy…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward What makes matters worse is that while Apple is being forced to open up in ways that advantage competitors, quite literally at its expense, it is not being given the opportunity to do the same back. Apple is the only company that these demands have been made of, meaning it is being forced to give its intellectual property away to others who do not need to play by the same rules. Some data hungry companies are already attempting to exploit the DMA to gain unfettered access to sensitive customer data. All the…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education NPR reached out to the U.S. Department of Education multiple times for comment about which federal grants are proposed for cuts, and the rationale behind efforts to shrink the federal role in schools. Officials there did not respond. In an earlier statement, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon wrote, “President Trump’s proposed budget puts students and parents above the bureaucracy … We must change course and reorient taxpayer dollars toward proven programs that generate results for American students.” After they complete homework in the middle-school school cafeteria, students disperse into their various after-school…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Summer is for more than rest—it’s for rising. In kitchens, gardens, books, and trees, let children gather the skills that shape a resilient life. I learned to cook during a dictatorship. Not from glossy cookbooks or YouTube tutorials, but in a cramped kitchen in Ceaușescu’s Romania—where sugar was rationed, oil was precious, and hot water arrived once a week, if at all. We made do. We made it stretch. We preserved everything we could. Romanian food—especially in the countryside—was seasonal and deeply practical. Mămăligă (cornmeal porridge) stretched every meal. Cabbage and root vegetables became soups…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection “Atlanta has been our home for almost 30 years, and the outpouring of love and support for Dikembe has been overwhelming,” said his wife, Rose Mutombo. “We wanted to create a space for everyone to celebrate his life and the profound impact he had in this community and throughout the world.” The family has also announced that it has created the Dikembe Mutombo Memorial Fund, which aims to help several organizations and projects that he championed, including: the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital in the DRC and Friends of Africa. Mutombo, a fierce shot-blocker…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World TMU professors call for culturally appropriate food programs as new research reveals Black Torontonians face food insecurity at 3.5 times the rate of white residents. TORONTO — As food insecurity worsens across Canada, Black Canadians remain the most affected, with researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) warning that traditional food aid programs are falling short—often due to cultural barriers, stigma, and systemic discrimination. At Congress 2025, Canada’s largest academic conference, TMU professors Emmanuel Kyeremeh and Julian Hasford will present findings from their groundbreaking demonstration project, which surveyed over 250 people and held…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City of Savannah Seeks Public Input on Draft Strategic Plan ‘Savannah GPS: Your Strategic Plan’ Now Available to View SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah has released the draft version of its new strategic plan, Savannah GPS: Your Strategic Plan, and is inviting residents to review the document and share feedback. The draft plan is available now on the City’s website, where residents can submit suggestions and help shape the future direction of Savannah. Public comments will be accepted through Friday, June 20. In addition to the online comment period,…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Growing up in the foster care system, Pacia Anderson did not understand herself or feel understood by those entrusted with her care. She escaped into literature and found happiness in books, magazines, and comics. She even hid away in the library during her lunch periods at school, also in part to avoid the taunts of the kids who would make fun of her.She didn’t know it, but she was honing her future craft and creative response to the world around her. During Anderson’s time in the library, she discovered the…
Politics Today: News, Analysis & Debate Across the Spectrum Eight Republican candidates participated in the party’s first primary debate in August. But the stage could feature fewer contenders when the GOP holds its next debate later this month. Joshua Lott / The Washington Post via Getty Images The second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent…