Local Impact Spotlight: Health departments in the Coastal Health District are offering free testing events for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, during STI Awareness Month in April. STI testing is always available without an appointment during clinic hours at health departments in coastal Georgia. But during these special events, STI testing will be offered at no cost. A full list of free STI testing events is at the bottom of this page. One in five people in the U.S. has an STI. Many infections don’t have obvious symptoms at first, but if left untreated, they can cause severe, long-term health…
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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights A refined Masters Sunday experience is set to unfold in Atlanta as business, golf, and culture intersect at an exclusive watch party hosted by Patrina King and William “Butch” Brooks. The Masters Finale Watch Party, scheduled for April 12 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., will take place at Thee Manor, 760 10th St NW, Unit 3208, Atlanta, GA 30318. Thee Manor is a private members club, offering guests an upscale environment to enjoy the final round of one of golf’s most prestigious tournaments. The event is designed to go…
Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips Why Black Men Get Razor Bumps? Hair texture is one of the most common reasons black men suffer from razor bumps. Most black men’s hair texture has a thicker strand, which makes it mostly coarse. When dealing with stronger textured hair, achieving a close shave has its challenges. Avoiding razor bumps is more complex than just hair texture. Hair textures range from coarse to coiled or curled. Black men are prone to razor bumps depending on the curvature of their hair follicles after shaving. Razor bumps are once-shaved hairs growing back…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care By Myeisha Essex There’s a new documentary streaming on Netflix that we are urging everyone to watch. The Plastic Detox premiered on March 16th, and it offers a look into why Black Women for Wellness has been preaching that plastic pollution, at its core, is a reproductive justice issue. The uncomfortable truth is, the plastic problem isn’t solely about plastic trash in our environment. Plastic and plastic chemicals are in our homes, our products and in our bodies! The Plastic Detox helps make that reality impossible to ignore by following six…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City, Keep Savannah Beautiful to Host Fifth Annual Greek and Civic Cleanup Day SAVANNAH — If you’ve noticed Savannah looking a little cleaner, a little brighter lately… that’s no accident. Thanks to the ongoing work of Keep Savannah Beautiful (KSB) — an initiative of the City’s Sanitation Department, residents, students, and community groups are rolling up their sleeves and making a visible difference across our neighborhoods. And now, there’s another chance to be part of it. The City of Savannah and Keep Savannah Beautiful are inviting residents, community members, fraternities, sororities,…
Black Arts & Culture Feature: Above: Jay-Z, photographed for a special global issue of GQ, on newsstands March 31. Photo by Rashid Johnson, Courtesy GQ This week in Black Art and Culture, we see creativity defying boundaries and sparking conversation across continents and mediums. From moments of intimate portraiture to bold interventions in public space, artists and thinkers are challenging how we see, remember, and imagine. This Week in Black Art and Culture is sponsored by the GMCVB New recognitions, unexpected collaborations, and acts of artistic courage reveal stories that push against convention, honor history, and expand the possibilities of…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Dr. Marcia F. Robinson is a senior certified HR professional, diversity strategist, and curator of TheHBCUCareerCenter.com. She advises organizations on building inclusive talent pipelines and improving diversity recruiting outcomes.AI Is Showing Up on HBCU Campuses—Are We Paying Attention?For years, The HBCU Career Center has talked about access, exposure, and opportunity for HBCU students. What’s happening now with artificial intelligence is different. This is not theory. This is knowledge infrastructure being built in real time—on HBCU campuses.AI training at HBCUs is no longer a future conversation. It is happening now, and it could…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia NEWTON COUNTY — Republican State Senate hopeful Bret Dunn has received a crucial endorsement in his campaign for the District 42 seat.On March 26, Dunn announced that he had earned the endorsement of Gov. Brian Kemp. It is the most notable endorsement he has received thus far.“As a Marine Corps veteran, Bret Dunn knows first hand what it means to serve our country with dignity, determination, and honor,” Kemp wrote. “I know that he will bring those same values to the Georgia Capitol and be an unapologetic conservative for Senate District 42 in…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Every year, I pick out a focus word. A word that governs various aspects of my life that year in lieu of resolutions: Focus (2009), discipline (2010), growth (2011), nurture (2012), surrender (2013), challenge (2014), connect (2015), strength (2016), self-care (2017), evolve (2018), simplify (2019), energy (2020), release (2021), structure (2022), grace (2023), trust (2024), and manifest (2025) My word for last year was MANIFEST and 2025 started off on such an incredible note of intentionality, speaking my wishes to power, and envisioning incredible opportunities. By February, it threatened to derail me in…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Caribbean Islands Banking and Investment TrendsCaribbean is not just a tourist attraction. It is also an emerging financial center. Some new opportunities in the region are being sought by many investors. Banks are changing fast. Services are being enhanced with the use of digital tools. Meanwhile, the governments are making efforts to lure foreign investors. This is the reason why Caribbean Islands Banking and Investment Trends are receiving attention. These are the tendencies of the region development. They also bring out novel approaches of increasing wealth. Your paper will discuss major transformations…