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From soft to hard: the pretzel evolution

By The pretzel has had a twisted path from Germany to global snack food. Craig Barhorst/Shutterstock.com The pretzel, one of the fastest-growing snack foods in the world, recently crossed a billion dollars a year in sales. It has its own emoji, come...

‘Violent protest is not protected’: President Biden responds to nationwide college protests

This week President Joe Biden addressed the escalating pro-Palestinian demonstrations on American campuses. Demonstrations that have led to more than 2000 arrests on college campuses across the country.& “Dissent is essential for democracy,” B...

Pinky Cole Hayes gives 2024 Savannah State commencement speech, gifts graduates $8.75M entrepreneurial starter pack

Pinky Cole Hayes, renowned entrepreneur, 2023 TIME100 Next honoree, and founder of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan, gave an inspiring commencement speech for the Savannah State University 2024 graduating class, and surprised the graduates with a very sp...

20 Mother’s Day gift ideas from Black-owned businesses

Photo: Getty Images Finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be super challenging. What do you get for the person who has it all? What do you get for the mother figures who’ve been there for us at our lowest moments and greatest achievements? What...

Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood

Adobe Stock Photo by Andrew Herbert, Rochester Institute of Technology Myopia, or the need for corrected vision to focus or see objects at a distance, has become a lot more common in recent decades. Some even consider myopia, also known as nearsight...

Instant Inspiration with Rev. A. Marie Walker for May 5

“To whom then will you liken ME, or shall I BE EQUAL? Saith the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who has created these things, that brings out their host by number: He calls them all by names by the greatness of His might, for that He...

Autism will not define Lauryn Clark

Lauryn Clark (above) was diagnosed in January 2024 with Level Three Moderate to Severe Autism (Restricted Repetitive Behavior). Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice Lauryn Clark, now 3, was diagnosed in January 2024 with Level Three Moderate to...

Local Knights of Peter Claver Units Host Northern District Conference

"Discover the rich tradition of service and fellowship as the Knights of Peter Claver convene for their 85th Annual Northern District Conference in Norfolk. Learn how this Catholic organization fosters community and extends its reach across 15 states...

City of Birmingham Hosts Free Event Series to Mark Historic Preservation Month

City of Birmingham May is Historic Preservation Month, and in celebration of the City of Birmingham’s rich history and its mission to sustain its cultural landmarks, the Department of Planning, Engineering, and Permits is hosting a series of free ac...

Ron Reynolds: DEI confronts the legacy of Jim Crow

We need DEI programs to help remedy decades of Jim Crow policies that led to underinvestment in Black and Brown students. As a lawmaker, a parent, and a member of a community that has felt the sting of systemic injustices, it’s time to confront the u...

Lottery Now Open for Rocky Fork State Park Firefly Lightshow

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park will hold its lottery through May 9 for viewing blue ghost and synchronous fireflies at a series of events later this month and in June. The viewings for the blue ghost firefly l...

Atlanta United, winless in last 5 matches, hosts D.C. next Saturday

Atlanta United hosted Minnesota United FC Saturday night, May 4, 2024. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice Atlanta, who will host D.C. United next Saturday (7:30 p.m. first kick), came into its game against Minnesota United FC on Saturday nig...

Senator Raphael Warnock Headlines TSU’s Spring Commencement

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock headlined Tennessee State University’s Spring commencement on Friday. President Dr. Glenda Glover delivered the keynote address to the undergraduates on Saturday. Dr. Glover was...

Fayne Charles Arrested For Attempted Murder

On Thursday, March 14, 2024, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) published a bulletin, seeking the public’s assistance in locating Fayne Charles of Barre Denis, Castries. On Thursday, May 2, 2024, acting on credible information, a team of...

Pacers in Paris: Indy to face Spurs in 2025 NBA international series

The NBA announced the 2025 NBA Paris Games will feature the Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs, slated for January 23 and January 25, 2025. This marks the first time in the history of hosting international NBA games that the Indiana Pacers will tr...