Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond (RNS) — Eight years ago, Abdul El-Sayed, an epidemiologist and public health official, announced his run for governor in Michigan following the rise of the Flint water crisis and months after President Donald J. Trump announced (in his first term) the first iteration of the “Muslim” travel ban. He lost in the Democratic primary — amid racist attacks and conspiracy theories hurled at him — to Gretchen Whitmer, now Michigan’s governor. At the time, El-Sayed spoke to the Detroit Free Press about being questioned by opponents and critics if a…
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Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration Most advice will tell you to ask questions like:”Does it spark joy?”Or,”Have you worn it in the last year?”Those questions can be helpful.But I don’t think they’re enough.Because a piece can be beautiful……and still not deserve a place in your wardrobe.Likewise, a simple white tee might become one of the hardest-working pieces you own.The difference isn’t how much you paid for it.Or whether it’s trendy.Or whether someone else would keep it.The difference is the job that piece is doing in your wardrobe.That’s the question I want you to start asking instead.Not,”Should I keep…
Black Arts & Culture Feature: Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Venice Biennale is a six-month exhibition that most people attempt in an afternoon, and this is the root of nearly every complaint ever made about it. Two million came to the 2024 edition. A substantial proportion of them bought a ticket at eleven, walked the Giardini until their feet gave out, glanced at the Arsenale, and left with the impression that contemporary art is exhausting. It is not the art that exhausts them. It is the logistics, which are unforgiving and almost entirely knowable in advance. What follows is the practical…
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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Senior Health, In Home Care Services For many older adults, home means more than just a place to stay. It holds memories, familiar routines, and a sense of comfort. That is why most seniors want to keep living at home as they age, even after a chronic illness diagnosis. Conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, COPD, Parkinson’s, or other ongoing health issues can make daily life harder. Still, this does not always mean a senior needs to move to assisted living or a nursing home. With the right help, many can…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Marti Realty Group (MRG), a top teamerage-style, independent brokerage, is now affiliated with Keller Williams® City-View, a KW-affiliated brokerage in San Antonio, Texas. Co-founded by Chris and Meredith Marti, MRG has closed 1,038 transaction sides representing $301.4 million in sales volume year-to-date. In 2025, MRG generated $260.9 million in sales volume across 735 transaction sides. Meredith Marti “We’re proud to welcome Marti Realty Group to KW, where our technology, education, and nationwide network will help accelerate an already exceptional business while creating even greater opportunities for affiliated agents,” said Wendi Harrelson, Divisional Leader, Keller…
Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Massie Heritage Center Seeks Student and Teacher Alumni for Anniversary Celebration Leaders at Massie Heritage Center, once Massie Elementary School (one of the earliest public schools in Georgia), are searching for its alumni and former teachers. We hope you can help with our search. While Massie has been closed as a public school since 1974, it is open as an active Heritage Center in downtown Historic Savannah. (207 East Gordon Street on Taylor Square). It occupies the original schoolhouse, designed by famed New York architect John Norris. Massie will be celebrating the…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2026 CONTACT: Office of Marketing and Communications opc@savannahga.gov City Community Center Gyms Closing for RenovationsSAVANNAH — The City of Savannah has begun a series of gymnasium renovations at four community centers, as part of ongoing efforts to modernize recreational facilities and provide safer, higher-quality spaces for residents.Upgrades at Liberty City, W.W. Law, Tompkins, and J.S. Delaware community centers are underway. While each gym is closed during construction, centers remain open for other activities. Renovations, including total gym repainting and replacing bleachers, scoreboards, and basketball goals, will occur at all four locations within…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Ravyn Lenae, FLO, Hurricane Wisdom, Nipsey Hussle, Lalah Hathaway, North West, Meek Mill, and more stars drop new heat ℗ 2026 Atlantic Recording Corporation; © 2026 Universal Music Operations Limited; ℗ 2026 Rebel Music / gamma. Today is Friday, which means there are tons of new releases to look forward to from your favorite hip-hop, R&B, reggae, dancehall, and afrobeats artists. To help you unwind and enjoy the weekend, check out VIBE’s picks of songs and albums you should hear and add to your soundtrack for weekend festivities. Ravyn Lenae –…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – The Savannah Steel (5-8) are back in the win column with a 90-74 home win on Wednesday over the Greensboro Groove. Steel Forward, Zee Spearman spearheaded a demolition of a performance by the Savannah bench, outscoring the Groove 52-8. Spearman had 19 points and nine rebounds in the win.“I think she’s starting to figure out the physicality,” said Head Coach Coretta Brown. “She’s getting better every single day. That hunger and that drive is there and I think the more she figures it out and has…