HBCU News Spotlight: One of the nation’s first doctoral programs in Nursing Education at a historically Black college and university (HBCU) has just launched at Bowie State University. The public university will welcome its inaugural cohort in fall 2026, also making it the state of Maryland’s first Ph.D. in Nursing Education, according to Bowie leaders. “This marks a pivotal moment for Bowie State University and for nursing education nationwide,” Bowie State University President Dr. Aminta H. Breaux said in a statement. “The curriculum reflects our commitment to innovation, academic excellence and service.” The Nursing Doctoral Degree Was Launched To Address Faculty…
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Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Bulloch County News In recognition of the sixty first anniversary of the Voting Rights Act being signed into law, the League of Women Voters of Georgia has launched “How Georgia Votes”, a non-partisan weekly series designed to explain the state’s election procedures in plain language. Sixty-one years ago, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, a promise that every eligible American’s voice would count. This year, as Georgians prepare to choose a governor, a United States senator, and leaders in every county from Whitfield to Fulton to Colquitt, the League of Women…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Breakfast Tacos, Barbecue Brisket and Frito Pie Were Ranked as Texas’ Three Most Nostalgic Summer Foods—but Only One Took the Top Spot In Texas, few food debates are settled without a fight. But when a national survey ranked the summer dishes that bring back the strongest feelings of comfort and home, one Texas favorite smoked the competition. Breakfast tacos, Brisket and Frito pie all landed among the state’s three most nostalgic summer foods—but only one claimed the No. 1 spot. Barbecue brisket topped the Texas ranking, followed by Frito pie…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy The NFL handed down its punishment of Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr. on Friday, suspending the former first-round pick for the first eight games of the season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. His suspension begins on Aug. 30, and while he is eligible to participate in preseason activity for the team, he won’t be eligible to play his first game of the season until November. Pearce was arrested in February after allegedly using a car to run into a vehicle driven by his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Georgia News Access to healthcare is more than an employee benefit. For many Georgia employers, it’s one of the largest business investments they make each year and a critical factor in attracting talent, supporting productivity, and managing long-term costs. Amanda Free, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia. Photo credit: Contributed Whether it’s a global company headquartered in metro Atlanta, a manufacturer in Northwest Georgia, a logistics business serving the Port of Savannah, or a small business in Middle Georgia, employers across Georgia are facing the same challenge: delivering quality,…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment True Religion is celebrating more than two decades of recognizable style with its limited-edition Fall 2026 Iconography Capsule, fronted by rapper-producer Cash Cobain and entrepreneur Jayda Cheaves. The collection revisits the brand’s signature design language while introducing updated fits for today’s culture. Key details include the Horseshoe, Buddha, Big T, Super T contrast stitching and signature script branding across denim, fleece, graphic tees, activewear, outerwear and matching sets. “True Religion has always stood for authenticity,” said Chief Marketing Officer Kristen D’Arcy. “This campaign extends that same idea to the people shaping culture…
The David Boles Foundation will co-host the fifth annual Gullah Geechee Festival supported by the City of Richmond Hill. This festival highlights the culture (food, music, religion, societal norms, etc.) of the local descendants of the local rice plantations. The Geechees are the formerly enslaved people in Georgia. The name is derived from the Ogeechee River. The festival will take place at J. F. Gregory Park on March 28, from noon until 6 p.m.. Please bring your lawn chairs so that you may sit as you enjoy the presentations and performances that will take place on the stage.The event has many layers. This year’s theme is…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment The 2026 edition of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event opened on August 14 in Anaheim, California. Disney stars from both film and TV, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Hailee Steinfeld, the Jonas Brothers and more, were in attendance. See all the Mouse House celebs at the expo in the gallery below. Robert Downey Jr., Hayley Atwell and Chris Evans Getty Images for Disney Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas of Jonas Brothers Getty Images for Disney Kevin Feige and Hailee Steinfeld Getty Images for Disney Lisa Kudrow Getty Images…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Corey Lowery’s position as Texas Southern’s men’s basketball coach is in trouble after two committees on Board of Regents at the HBCU rejected his candidacy, HBCU Gameday has learned. Terrence Harris of the Houston Defender reported Friday, citing sources, that the board rejected Lowery while allowing athletic director candidate Ashley Robinson to advance toward a vote next week. A source told HBCU Gameday that the full committee has yet to vote on him for the position. Lowery, who had been an assistant at Seton Hall, was widely expected to replace…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care “No more operations,” he said. It was mid-January 2026, and my then-73-year-old husband, Mike Salmon, had just started bouncing back from a three-month ordeal of three operations related to aortic aneurysms, sepsis, and a terrifying descent into delirium tied to a stay in the intensive care unit. Now, after another potentially fatal aortic aneurysm and ambulance ride, the doctors clustered around his hospital bed said the fix involved two more major, risky operations. If Mike did nothing, the aneurysm or sepsis would likely kill him, they predicted. How soon? “Weeks,” one…