Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration Camp. Yunma Women’s African Print Twill Cargo Pants Black History Month is not about dressing louder. It is about dressing with awareness. Across brunches, workplace events, worship services, and community gatherings, clothing becomes part of the environment. It shapes first impressions. It signals respect. Sometimes, it opens conversations without saying a word. During Black History Month, those signals carry added meaning because history, identity, and visibility are already in the room. This guide looks beyond surface-level fashion advice. Instead, it breaks down how to dress thoughtfully for Black History Month events, with…
Author: Savannah Herald
Black Arts & Culture Feature: Author Nikki Shannon Smith and author-illustrator Don Tate, both members of the Brown Bookshelf team, created a new book! “Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography” (Random House Children’s Books) chronicles the life of the iconic musician Prince and highlights his boundary-breaking artistry, fearless self-expression, and enduring influence on music, fashion, and culture. It is part of the Little Golden Book Biographies series. On January 6, 2026, Nikki and Don launched their book at The Avid Reader Bookstore in Davis, California, Smith’s hometown. And the “Purple Party” was a huge hit! Nikki and Don discussed the…
Black Background & Cultural Viewpoints: She was white. And blonde. A young mother still in her 30 s. A poet just attempting to stand any type of method she can to the amazingly show and tell of systemic bigotry holding the country. A white supremacist eliminated her for that, shooting her in the head while she attempted to fend off. Likewise in fatality, she was not spent for tranquility, as she was damned and criticized for her very own murder by the media and federal government Viola Liuzzo (left) and Renee Good (eliminated). Her name was Viola Liuzzo and she…
Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Setting fitness goals in the new year as part of your 2026 resolutions? You’re not alone. Over 170 million people across the country set New Year’s resolutions for themselves. We think it’s a great thing to do. But, even more thrilling than settling a New Year’s resolution is sticking with it. This is where things get challenging. For many of us, ambitious goals soon prove themselves to be too time-insensitive or just too darn difficult to achieve.For many seniors, exercise and fitness are top of mind when it comes to setting…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: What might be changing with penalty-free 401(k) down payments Recent reports indicate the Trump administration is drafting an executive order that could allow buyers to use 401(k) and other retirement funds for home down payments without facing early-withdrawal penalties. Supporters argue that individual savers should have at least as much flexibility as institutional investors. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) said in a January 7, 2026, post: “For years, Wall Street has used your 401k money to buy single-family homes. We should ban them from doing it — but allow you to use your 401k to…
Healthy Savannah and Savannah Tree Foundation Holds Tree Planting Ceremony Honoring Founder Dr. Otis Johnson Pictured (L–R): Devin Frails, Physical Activity Program Manager; Jackson Alexander, Executive Director of the Savannah Tree Foundation; Armand Turner, Executive Director of Healthy Savannah; former Savannah Mayor Dr. Otis Johnson and his wife, Dr. Linda Johnson; and current Savannah Mayor Van Johnson. (SAVANNAH, GA) Jan. 19, 2026, Healthy Savannah, in partnership with the Savannah Tree Foundation, held a special tree planting ceremony on January 17, 2026, to honor Dr. Otis Johnson, at the Scarborough Sports Complex in Savannah. The tribute drew community members, partners, and…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Next Game: Edward Waters University 1/17/2026 | 4:00PM Savannah State Sports Network Jan. 17 (Sat) / 4:00PM Edward Waters University History COLUMBIA, S.C.- Zyere Edwards came off the bench to score 16 points in Savannah State’s 60-54 loss to Benedict on Wednesday night at the HRC Arena.The setback was the Tigers seventh in eight games this season.Edwards played 25 minutes and ended the contest with four assists and three rebounds. The 5-foot-10 junior guard made three 3-pointers and went 3-for-4 from the…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education The Department of Education said it wouldn’t involuntarily collect defaulted student loan debts, about a week after it said it would. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — The U.S. Department of Education on Friday said it will delay wage garnishments and other involuntary collections of student loan borrowers in default, about a week after it started sending warnings to borrowers. Officials said the temporary pause would allow the department to implement repayment reforms under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which was signed into law July 4. The department said the act would create…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection For me, Tobago Carnival 2025 was a great mix of music, culture, beach days, and local flavor that reminded me why Tobago is such an underrated destination. Having already visited the island three times this year, I had no plans to go back to Tobago until next year. Still, after attending Speyside Harvest and going to Tobago Day in NYC, I couldn’t resist returning for the October Carnival. From early-morning fetes to drives along the Caribbean coast, here’s a full recap of where I ate, stayed, and played for Tobago Carnival 2025. Where…
Scientific Research & Expedition: Take A Look At the Globe With Study and Development The AI info center structure boom continues relentless, with the need for power in the United States perhaps reaching 106 gigawatts by 2035 , according to a December document from research study and evaluation organization BloombergNEF. That’s a 36 percent dive from the business’s previous summary, released merely 7 months previously. Nonetheless there are severe limitations in power availability, item, devices, and– perhaps most significantly– an absence of developers, service technicians, and experienced craftsmens that can transform the information facility boom right into a bust. The…