Urban Media Today

By Barbara Rodriguez/Originally published by The 19th Tate Fall has only been the top elections administrator in her Atlanta suburb for a few months, but she is already hyper aware of safety. As the new director of elections in Cobb County, Georgia, Fall trains poll workers on how to deescalate situations that might arise when they’re interacting with the public. She...

(Family Features) If you find yourself dreaming of sunshine, sand and sparkling pools, it may be time to start looking forward to your next vacation getaway. Get a jumpstart on building excitement for the journey ahead by beginning preparations early, which offers many benefits, including better rates and more time to research your options. Start exploring ideas for a fun-filled...

By Nicole Carr, ProPublica, and Mike Jordan, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. When Ryan Millsap arrived in Atlanta from California a decade ago, the real estate investor set his sights on becoming a...

By TheGrio Entertainment The 51st annual Daytime Emmy nominations are here! On Monday, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced details of the awards ceremony, which honors the best “work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, culinary, and legal/courtroom programs.” The Daytime Talk series category is stacked with some of the biggest shows...

By TheGrio Lifestyle The seafood restaurant chain has been facing challenges in generating profits with its current leases and labor costs and is seeking guidance from commercial law firm King & Spalding to explore restructuring options, People magazine reported. While sources claim Red Lobster is still undecided about whether or not to file for bankruptcy, the move would reportedly allow it...

By Jessica Kutz/Originally published by The 19th Jade Sasser, an associate professor of gender and sexuality studies at the University of California, Irvine, was already deep into researching her latest book, “Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question,” when she posed its central dilemma to her students: How were their feelings about climate change affecting their plans to have children? To her...

(Family Features) If you're among those looking for ways to clean your home while also going green, it may be easier than you think. Consider these easy and affordable solutions to help you live more environmentally friendly. You may be surprised to find you already have many of these household products on hand. Baking soda: A natural, safe, effective and gentle...

By Michigan State University Newswise — EAST LANSING, Mich. – For the first time in more than 200 years, two broods of cicadas – Brood XIX, known as the Great Southern Brood, and Brood XIII, known as the Northern Illinois Brood – will emerge from the ground simultaneously. Hannah Burrack, professor and chair of the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University, answers questions...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (April 17, 2024) – USA Basketball announced today the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team, which will compete at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, set for July 26-Aug. 11, 2024. The team was selected by USA Basketball Men’s National Team managing director Grant Hill and approved by the USA Basketball Board of Directors. The team is highlighted...

Artist Faith Ringgold died on Saturday, April 13 at the age of 93. Ringgold is best known for her quiltwork that depicted the good, the bad, and the ugly of the African-American experience, and her award winning children's book, Tar Beach. Born in Harlem in 1930, she earned her B.S. and M.A. degrees in visual art from the City College...