

Team building. Both Norfolk State and Chicago State (in its inaugural year of football) are setting the stage for this Saturday (September 26, 2026) and beyond
Team building. Team chemistry. Team culture. Tradition. Making history. These are terms we typically read and hear about when it comes to a myriad of fields, including college sports and specifically, college football. This Saturday, September 26, 2026 (at 6pm CST at SeatGreek Stadium), fans of the game of football can see how 2 teams are setting the stage for a potentially successful season and beyond, ranging from the wins and losses to simply building a foundation for


Listen completely. The work of Dr. Konyka Dunson as her work through The Dialogue Center develops communication tools for impactful social change
Communication matters. Despite the tempestuous nature of different elements in the current landscape, the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with a measure of generating understanding which can lead to improved problem-solving and beyond. With steady engagement, utilization of best and better practices, and an immersion in styles and processes with documented results, positive changes can come, be it in an organization, business, nonprofit, or other entity. A


The Hurricanes hold off the Deacs. Despite a late push, #5 Miami holds on for a 33-20 win.
Preview: #5 Miami Hurricanes (2-0, 1-0) vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-0, 0-0) Back in July, we noted while every game is important, Wake Forest would have a second half of September which could be a game-changer (click HERE to read our article). And such a game takes place at Allegacy Financial Stadium (September 18, 2026 with a 7:30pm Primetime kickoff via ESPN) as the Deacs host one of teams which is among the best in the country, the 5th ranked Miami Hurricanes. Led by


Life enforcement: the life-impacting work of Dr. Sam Bennett
Enforcing positive principles in the classroom and beyond can be a positive for people across the board. And when it comes to Dr. Sam Bennett, his influence is an example of what can be, especially when it comes to leaving a positive footprint in the lives of students and communities he's charged to serve. In our recent conversation with him, we truly learn a tremendous amount about his life journey and to put it simply, how he got here. In our opening segment, we learn more


Preparation creates possibilities: the potential provided via the work of Scholarship Education Outreach
With the 2026-27 academic year in full swing, many a student is navigating the workload from classes, extracurriculars, jobs, and just about anything else which is part of a young adult's existence and being. By the same token, for high school seniors, it hits differently. Ranging from taking note of their transcripts to testing, creating their resumes (of jobs, clubs, and related endeavors), and other aspects of the post-high school process (i.e. college or related educatio


Debut of Year 2: The Deacs continue to be "Built in the Dark" and come to light with a 38-16 win on Opening Night
Preview (Akron Zips vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons) It's Labor Day Weekend and it's more than just a holiday weekend. It's the start of college football and on September 3, 2026 (7pm EST kickoff at Allegacy Financial Stadium), the Akron Zips (Mid-American Conference) visit the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (Atlantic Coast Conference) as their seasons commence. Coming off a 5-7 overall record (4-4 in conference), the Zips look to get back into bowl game contention along with making


Don't wait. Embrace and experience the exhale via the upcoming summit and related work by Author Reasha Tenaye
Waiting to exhale. For some, it's a reference to the book or movie. For others, it's just the moment in which they can simply breathe, release, and renew. And on September 12, 2026 at The Crown at the Carolina Theater of Greensboro, it's an opportunity for women of multiple walks of life to do so in building a sense of community, engaging with multiple speakers, engaging in creative activity, and coming away with a sense of renewal applicable across multiple aspects of their


Go "fourth" with hope. The 4th annual Week of H.O.P.E. Awards via Congressman Hank Johnson recognizes local nonprofits and their community impact
Hope. In and of itself, the word carries a tremendous amount of meaning. Ranging from encouragement to optimism, it's about what can be regarding the greater good and making the communities in which we live, work, and play just a little better than the day before. In this spirit, along with the workshops conducted for nonprofits related to grant-writing, Congressman Hank Johnson's office hosts its Week of H.O.P.E Awards (Helping Other People Elevate). This momentous occasio


The insanity of inhumane activity: A 4-plus hour visit to Stewart Detention Center reveals horrifying conditions and a call to action
The worst of the worst. While this is the statement is made by the current occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (Washington, DC) and those in leadership associated with said occupant regarding the matter of immigration, it is well-documented the worst of the worst aren't those being detained: As of July 11, 2026, 7 of 10 detainees do not have a criminal conviction. Most who have a conviction of some sort are for issues related to traffic violations and other minor offenses (


A sweeter 16. The 16th Annual Bowl-A-Thon for Sickle Cell via Savvy Affairs steps up to "strike out" the health hurdle with expended efforts.
A number of people have likely heard the phrase "health is wealth". Be it physical, emotional, or spiritual, when one's health is in order, so can so many other aspects of our day-to-day existence. However, there are some serious health hurdles which impact our existence, and among them is Sickle Cell (which does not always get the attention or resources allocated relative to other health challenges). However, one such entity who uses their platform to build awareness and s
























