Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson will be hosting the 2026 Women of Influence Awards. This is an award that honors Black women who are making outstanding advancements in business and community leadership. The annual event, which is now in its fourth year takes place on Friday, March 20, 2026 and will recognize 17 outstanding women. This […]
When Tony Powers was selected as Decatur’s first black mayor earlier this month, the moment carried the weight of history. For the first time since the city was founded more than two centuries ago, a Black man was chosen to lead it. The decision was made on 5 January 2026, when the Decatur City Commission […]
HUDSON, N.Y., A historic chapter in New York law enforcement opened on January 2 as Jackie Salvatore was sworn in as Columbia County sheriff, becoming the first Black woman ever elected to that role in the state’s history. The milestone event took place at the Columbia County Courthouse, where family, county officials, community members, and […]
Comedian and actor Tracy Morgan is using his platform to make a tangible impact on American families struggling with food insecurity. While promoting his upcoming Paramount+ sitcom Crutch, the Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock alum opened up about his latest philanthropic effort, one that fed nearly 20,000 households. Morgan partnered with the Hackensack Meridian […]
Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer, songwriter, and actor whose work helped carry reggae to audiences around the world, has died at 81. His wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed in a statement on Nov. 24 that Cliff suffered a seizure followed by pneumonia. “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed […]
