From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment July delivered another brutal reminder of just how extreme America’s summers have become. The contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. https://t.co/xyUMwBDvAy— PBS News (@NewsHour) August 10, 2026 NOAA reported an average temperature of 76.9°F across the contiguous United States, making July 2024 the hottest July ever recorded nationally and surpassing the previous mark set all the way back in 1936. Every state experienced above-average temperatures as prolonged heat domes settled over large portions of the country. JUST…
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Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Savannah Steel earn first win in franchise history in home openerHistory made in Savannah. The Savannah Steel earned the first win in franchise history, defeating Greensboro 85-67 in front of a sold-out home crowd.SAVANNAH, Ga. —The Savannah Steel made history Friday night, defeating the Greensboro Groove 85-67 to secure the franchise’s first victory in front of a sold-out crowd during the team’s inaugural home opener at Enmarket Arena.This content is imported from x. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota partied at Target Field like they haven’t partied in years. All that pent-up baseball energy was released as the Savannah Bananas and Loco Beach Coconuts had Target Field’s full attention across three sold-out, high-energy baseball games last weekend. It was an environment that a-peeled to the hungriest of baseball fans – a bunch of fun.And if you’re tired of the banana jokes, don’t worry they’ve already split town.But not before putting on an absolute show for the largest crowds Target Field has seen in quite a while.And it…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Anne Hathaway is addressing online speculation her pregnant belly is fake after the actress walked a recent red carpet in a stomach-baring crop top. “Fake hair, real bump 😘 ✌️🦖🔥☀️🦕😅,” the pregnant actress, 43, wrote via Instagram alongside a video of herself getting ready for and attending the premiere of her new movie The End of Oak Street in California on Sunday, August 9. “Enjoy The @endofoakstreet Block Party chaos with me as my outfit literally melts in the heat!!” Hathaway showed off her baby bump in a powder-blue high-neck crop top…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Grambling State is bringing one of its all-time great quarterbacks back home. Head coach Mickey Joseph announced that former Tigers standout Bruce Eugene has joined the football staff as quarterbacks coach and pass game coordinator. For a program with as much quarterback history as Grambling, Eugene’s return feels like a natural fit. Eugene knows exactly what it takes to lead the Tigers. The New Orleans native played at Grambling from 2001 through 2005, putting together one of the most accomplished careers in FCS history. Now, he will bring that experience…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care President Trump signed an executive order that shrinks the number of universally recommended vaccines for children, calls for splitting up the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot, and says each vaccination should occur at a separate medical visit. Speaking about the order at the Oval Office on Monday, Trump repeatedly suggested the number or timing of vaccines could play a role in rising rates of autism spectrum disorder, even as scientific consensus and decades of studies have firmly concluded there is no link. Of note, separate measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward If you were hoping for an all-glass iPhone, a new report from Barron’s might shatter that dream. The financial news source reports that Jefferies analyst Edison Lee believes development on an all-glass mobile device has come to a halt. According to the report, Lee thinks the device was canceled because of “poor production yield,” or not enough defect-free units being successfully made during production. An Apple representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The device was rumored to launch in the fall of 2027 to celebrate the iPhone’s 20th…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Last Updated on August 3, 2026 Hey there, future HBCU grads! Are you gearing up to step into a transformative chapter of your life? Drawing from my personal journey through college life, I can vividly remember the bubbling excitement mixed with a twinge of nervousness as I prepared to set up my new home away from home. Every item on my HBCU dorm room essentials list carried a weight of anticipation for the new experiences they would be a part of. Whether you’re a freshman or a sophomore, crafting the ultimate dorm…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority board of directors interviewed three finalists on Aug. 10 for the job of general manager and CEO and expects to name a permanent leader at its regular board meeting on Aug. 13. The interviews capped a national search to find a permanent successor at one of the largest public transit systems in the country, according to a release from the company. Jonathan Hunt, who is one of the finalists, has served as interim general manager and CEO since August 2025. “Choosing MARTA’s next GM/CEO is one of…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Solo travel is about more than booking a flight for one—it’s an act of freedom. It’s choosing curiosity over comfort, saying yes to unfamiliar places, and allowing every destination to become part of your story. Whether you’re wandering through world-class museums, discovering hidden vintage boutiques, or watching waves roll onto the shore, the most memorable journeys are the ones that leave you feeling even more like yourself. That philosophy is exactly what Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and PATTERN Beauty founder Tracee Ellis Ross embraces in Season 2 of her Roku series, Solo Traveling with…