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Georgetown Escapes Providence in Senior Night Thriller, 80-79

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By Brandon Walker for Urban Media Today Washington, DC—Vince Iwuchukwu posted a career-high 25 points and 10 rebounds as Georgetown survived a late Providence rally to win 80-79 on Saturday night at Capital One Arena. Early in the first half, Providence seized momentum with a series of explosive plays. After a back-and-forth start, Stefan Vaaks drilled a deep three-pointer and Jamier...

Prepared and Aware: 4 Travel Safety Tips for Your 2026 Getaway

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(Feature Impact) From beach escapes to international adventures, travel is still a top priority for millions of Americans, particularly during the warm-weather seasons. However, in light of evolving global events – and the changing travel advisories that often accompany them – preparation and awareness are key. Travel planning should be exciting, and being a prepared traveler ensures you can focus...

No. 9 Clemson Upsets No. 8 Virginia 63–50 in ACC Tournament Second Round

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By David Jones for Urban Media Today DULUTH, Ga. — The No. 9-seeded Clemson Tigers delivered a statement performance at Gas South Arena on Thursday, rallying past No. 8-seeded Virginia 63–50 in the second round of the 2026 Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament.  The fourth quarter proved to be the difference as Clemson (21-10) punched its ticket to the quarterfinals while...

Morehouse Advances to SIAC Semifinals with a Victory Over Edward Waters

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By David Jones for Urban Media Today MORROW, GA —No. 1 seed Morehouse College is moving on after a 72–62 victory over Edward Waters in the 2026 SIAC Men’s Basketball Tournament quarterfinals at Clayton County Convocation Center on Thursday. The Maroon Tigers played a physical game while building a double digit halftime advantage and never looked back. Brandon Peters anchored the offense...

NEW Travel Series: Let Me Get Out of This House!

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After traveling for 6 months in 2024, I stayed put in 2025. Now it’s a new year, and I’m getting out and exploring new places & experiences! https://youtu.be/WF3mN4Nbcjs?si=HJuQxcP0vccrjO8c I love an art museum, and if there’s Black art present?? I’ll be there! So I kicked off Black History Month ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽❤️💚🖤 with a quick trip up to Sacramento to see the Black...

The New Faces of Colon Cancer

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By Hackensack Meridian Health Newswise — Forget the outdated image of colon cancer as a disease for the elderly. The new, and increasingly common, faces of this disease are pictured here - from a new mother - to an EMT - an educator, former NJ assemblyman, and a runner - all under the age of 55. March is Colon Cancer Awareness...

Golden Bears Roll Past Wake Forest, 75–52, Behind Walker’s Dominant Double-Double

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By David Jones for Urban Media Today California dominated from the second quarter forward, turning what began as a competitive ACC Tournament opener into a 23-point statement victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Golden Bears led by just one after the first quarter, 11–10, before taking over. Cal outscored Wake Forest 21–11 in the second period to lead 32–21...

Benedict Falls To Tuskegee, 70-53

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MORROW, Ga. – Tuskegee went on an 18-0 run in the second half to take the lead and held on for a 70-53 victory over the Benedict Tigers men's basketball team in the quarterfinals of the 2026 SIAC Men's and Women's Basketball Championship presented by Toyota on Wednesday afternoon at The Arena at Southlake. The Tigers had a 46-39 lead...

‘Strange out-of-body experience’: Black tourists stuck in Dubai amid U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran share experiences on TikTok

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By Kay Wicker/Originally published by theGrio For Shanice Day, it began as many typical girls’ trips do: arriving at luxury accommodations in a foreign locale, experiencing exotic excursions, and capturing glamorous travel content for social media. But days into her 30th birthday trip to Dubai, things shifted dramatically. As U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran intensified over the weekend, travel across parts of...

Tighter Budgets Haven’t Stopped Travel. They’ve Changed How Americans Plan

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By Tiffany Miller for ALG Vacations The flight search is open, but many travelers are pausing before they book. Prices feel higher than last year, headlines are heavy and budgets are tighter. Still, the question isn’t whether to take a vacation, but how to make it work. A November 2025 survey from ALG Vacations of U.S. adults planning to travel in...

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