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Spelman Student Honored For Mental Health Work

Kyra Wagner, a rising senior at Spelman College, has been honored with the JED Foundation's 2026 Student Voice of Mental Health Award, acknowledging her significant contributions to improving emotional well-being on campus and in the broader community. Her advocacy, inspired by her family's mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, addresses the critical need for support among young people, particularly Black children, who experienced a notable surge in mental health crises during that period.

Judge Tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 Billion Defamation Suit Against The Washington Post

A federal judge in Florida has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Trump Media and Technology Group against The Washington Post. The court determined that Trump Media failed to present evidence of actual malice, the high legal standard required for public figures in such cases.

George E. Johnson Changed Black Beauty — And Black History

George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products Co., significantly impacted Black America by revolutionizing the hair care industry and becoming the first Black-owned company listed on the American Stock Exchange, with his financial backing also transforming the Chicago music show 'Soul Train' into a national cultural phenomenon.

HBCUs Are Still The Vanguard

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have consistently served as the vanguard of Black education, producing a significant percentage of Black college graduates and generating billions in economic impact. Despite their transformative work, these institutions operate with limited resources and confront new challenges stemming from evolving federal student loan policies.

Mariners News: Justin Verlander, Willson Contreras, and Jac Caglianone

Greetings folks, and a happy Thursday to you. The Mariners lost a snoozer to the Marlins yesterday, falling 2-0 with another hapless performance from the offense. A question for you to ponder on this fine morning in advance of the series finale: who is the most Mariner-like Marlin, and who is the most Marlin-like Mariner? […]

Mariners Play Boring Game in Boring Stadium, Lose 2-0

I don’t want to write this recap. The Mariners lost 2-0 to the Marlins on Wednesday. It was a very boring game. George Kirby pitched well, in the way that George Kirby often pitches well, but not in the way that he pitched so well as to be newsworthy. The Mariners lineup hit poorly, in […]

47-46: Chart

Marlins 2, Mariners 0 Josh Naylor, +0.20 WPACole Young, -0.34 WPA Game thread comment of the day:

After Asia’s World Cup stumble, resignations pile up from Seoul to Riyadh

The fallout in Asian football continues as the continent comes to terms with an underwhelming World Cup performance.

100 Years of Kimonos

The Neely Mansion will host “100 Years of Kimonos,” a free exhibition showcasing Japanese garments dating from the 1860s through the 1960s, on Saturday, July 25.

Mariners Game #93 Preview and Discussion, 7/8/26: SEA vs MIA

The Mariners are about to play baseball again. They’ll be playing the Marlins tonight after losing to them last night in extras. They’ll face Tyler Phillips, who Jake Mailhot previewed for the site yesterday. George Kirby will pitch for the Mariners and looks to build off an eight-inning performance last time out. And yeah, that’s […]

AAPI performers land acting nominations at 2026 Emmy Awards

Three performers of AAPI heritage earned acting nominations for the 2026 Emmy Awards, with recognition spanning drama and limited series categories.