Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage The Jaxson is pleased to announce that one of our co-owners and editors is publishing a new book. Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage, a collaboration between local urban planners and historians Ennis Davis and Adrienne Burke, will be released by Arcadia Publishing on April 28, 2026. Jacksonville, Florida’s Gullah Geechee heritage is an integral part of the city’s story. Gullah Geechee people, descendants of West and Central African people forcibly brought to the Southeastern coast of the United States, have retained many of their indigenous African traditions through architecture, food, culture, religion, and occupations. This legacy, combined…
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HBCU News Spotlight: The Orange Blossom Classic 2026 is not just a football game. It’s a full Labor Day weekend built for HBCU graduates to reconnect, network, and show out in Miami. On Sunday, September 6, Florida A&M meets South Carolina State at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. But the kickoff is really just one stop on a week-long itinerary designed to pull alumni back into one city. Orange Blossom Classic 2026: A Weekend Built for Grads Most people hear “classic” and picture a tailgate and a scoreboard. The Orange Blossom Classic asks for more of your calendar than…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Georgia News Aug. 14, 2026 GlobalAtlanta.com Trevor Williams reports, when Belgian pharmaceuticals firm UCB announced its $2 billion investment in Gwinnett County this year, few Georgians knew the company had already been in the state for three decades. That changed when the “sleeping giant” awoke with a plan to create 330 more jobs at Rowen, a new development focused on life sciences innovation, said Mark Smith, head of government affairs. Aug. 14, 2026 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Christy Simo reports, Yancey Engineered Solutions, a division of Austell-based Yancey Bros. Co., is opening…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Mural honors Collier Brothers Auto Body’s 80 years of Black business history Collier Brothers Auto Body reached the milestone its owners hoped to reach. Five years ago, as the historic Black-owned St. Louis business celebrated its 75th anniversary, co-owner Craig Collier said he hoped to keep the shop going another five years — long enough to reach 80 years. It did. Collier Brothers, founded in 1946 and operated by generations of the same family, marked its 80th year before closing its doors June 1. The family and community celebrated…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Paris Jackson is pulling back the curtain on what it was really like growing up with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and she is giving us a whole new look into her life. Jackson divulged the details as the latest guest on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, where she covered a wide range of topics about her life and family. If you haven’t gotten the chance to listen yet, no worries! We’ve broken down some of the most notable and shocking takeaways. Paris Jackson Didn’t Grow Up Playing on Neverland Ranch…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Threads: @stlmarlonwest IG: stlmarlonwest Bluesky: @marlonweststl.bsky.social Spotify: marlonwest) Happy Music Monday, you all. Hope that first weekend of August treated you well. After watching the amazing documentary, Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It, I was inspired to create this playlist. Directed by Paris Barclay and co-written by Cheo Hodari Coker, the film chronicles the life, amazing six-decade career, and complex personal struggles of the legendary keyboardist, singer, and songwriter, Billy Preston. The GRAMMY-winner started as a child prodigy backing his mother, his own gospel group, and the…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Since taking the helm as Kickstarter’s first Black CEO, Everette Taylor has transformed the world’s premier crowdfunding platform into a powerhouse for the creator economy. Blending serial entrepreneurship with savvy marketing, Taylor has elevated the brand, endorsed progressive workplace models, and earned Kickstarter a spot on TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies. And he’s just getting started. With a vision to impact more Black creators and other creators of color, Taylor is leading the launch of Kickstarter’s Culture Fund. The $1 million initiative was established to directly back independent creators,…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment For five days, Miami Beach transformed into a global gathering place for Black filmmakers, actors, writers, producers and culture creators, celebrating the American Black Film Festival’s (ABFF) milestone 30th anniversary under the fitting theme, “Homecoming.” The opening night reception was celebratory, wine flowing and celebrities on hand to honor the founders. Despite being denied credentials by the festival’s new PR firm, this journalist and this longtime Black media staple still joined in the celebration, continuing 26+ years of support for this culturally important yearly gathering. Opening Night Red Carpet during Day 1…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Duece Sumpter says he plans to play football, basketball, and run track at Livingstone College, embracing an old-school vision of the college athlete. In an era when college recruiting decisions are often measured in NIL dollars, transfer opportunities, and social-media reach, Duece Sumpter is betting on an HBCU move that feels almost radical in 2026. He wants to play everything. Duece Sumpter, a Class of 2026 athlete from Durham, North Carolina, announced his commitment to Livingstone College in an Instagram post that says he plans to compete in football, basketball,…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care The FDA granted accelerated approval to the first cereblon E3 ligase modulation (CELMoD) therapy for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, the agency announced on Thursday. An oral drug, iberdomide (Zenbexus) is approved in combination with the anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody daratumumab and hyaluronidase (Darzalex Faspro) plus dexamethasone for adults who have received at least one line of therapy that included a proteasome inhibitor and immunomodulatory drug. Approval was based on results from EXCALIBER-RRMM, a phase III randomized trial that showed that iberdomide plus daratumumab-hyaluronidase and dexamethasone improved rates of minimal residual disease…