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COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu | The Atlanta Voice
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000. The U.S. population a century ago was just one-third of what it is today, meaning the flu cut a much bigger, more lethal swath through the country. But the COVID-19 crisis is by any
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Dodgers’ pending free agents, Part IV: Clayton Kershaw - L.A. Focus News
Editor’s note: This is the Thursday, Sept. 23 edition of the Inside the Dodgers newsletter from reporter J.P. Hoornstra. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, sign up here. When the media crowded into rooms for press conferences, way back in 2018, I can remember sitting behind a television
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College football is its own fraternity
USF alumns and fraternity brothers Ty DeBique, Ed Narain and Cedric McCray savored the opportunity to reunite while supporting their Bulls. BY DEXTER MCCREE, Feature Writer TAMPA – Tampa Bay lives for the South Florida Bulls. Last Saturday, the University of South Florida at Raymond James Stadium
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The Carr Report: Dinner with Jay-Z or $500,000? | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Damon Carr, For New Pittsburgh Courier Dinner with Jay-Z or $500,000 was a Social Media Engagement meme that went viral. I posted it on my page. Most people opted for the $500,000 cash. There were some people who opted for dinner. They detailed why taking dinner with Jay Z was more
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Word on the Street
Compiled by Haley Wilson We asked Birmingham-area residents, Should college athletes profit off their likeness? JINEL PATEL: “College student athletes should get paid for their name because those students go through a lot, they have to manage the expenses, the living . . . they should be paid to
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No. 6 Clemson uses goal-line stand to hold off Georgia Tech | The Atlanta Voice
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson coach Dabo Swinney sees a championship group on defense. His offense? That’s another matter. Swinney said the Tigers’ attack is closer to its strong past than it has looked this season, including in a 14-8 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday night. “I didn’t get
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American Business Leaders Step Up to Fight Inequities in the South | The Atlanta Voice
Even as the pandemic has laid bare societal inequities that have been eroding the foundation of our democracy, political leaders in Washington and in state capitols are mired in a level of rancor and partisanship not seen since the ideological struggles over the Vietnam War. This toxic atmosphere
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Dodgers’ pending free agents, Part I: Chris Taylor - L.A. Focus News
Oh, hello there. I didn’t see you come in. Pull up a chair and a cup of coffee. Let’s talk about free agents. The Dodgers, you see, possess some impending free agents on their roster. I’ve been thinking a lot about their fate lately. The Collective Bargaining Agreement between MLB and the MLB
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Filipovic: Tennessee vaccine official's story reveals an ugly truth about GOP and children's rights | The Atlanta Voice
The Donald Trump-fueled descent of the GOP into a party of reality-rejecting, science-denying conspiracy theorists is well-documented, and a growing phenomenon, as the extreme factions of the party overtake or push out the relatively few moderate Republicans remaining. And almost nowhere is the
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Hip-Hop Star Gunna Teams Up with Atlanta Company to Reduce Hunger for Disadvantaged Kids - The New York Beacon
Grammy nominated Hip-hop artist,Sergio “Gunna” Kitchensteamed upwith Goodr CEO and founder,Jasmine Crowe, to address food insecurity at a Fulton County, Georgia, middle school. On Sept. 16, 2021, Kitchens and Crowe were welcomed with open arms by students, teachers, and faculty as they unveiled
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Blessed to Be a Blessing - New Orleans Data News Weekly
Lucky Johnson… A Quiet Hero For New Orleans Edwin Buggage Data News Weekly Editor-in-Chief These are Selfless Times  In these troubling times, where many are in the mode of trying to put the pieces of [...] The post Blessed to Be a Blessing appeared first on New Orleans Data News Weekly.
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Ernest and Patrice Greer are the 2021 Legacy Awards Honorees |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta is dedicated to advocating for youth in our community — inspiring young people to thrive by reaching their fullest potential. Our 2021 Legacy Awards honorees, Ernest and Patrice Greer demonstrate our organization’s ideals in their continued commitment to
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David L. Reeves Sr. Passes at 77 - Atlanta Tribune
David Leslie Reeves, Sr., 77 years old, died at home from heart failure on Sept. 10. Willie Watkins Funeral Home is managing arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a date to be determined. David was the only child born to Lois Harmon Reeves and Eugene Reeves in Washington, Indiana on
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'The First Five' gets their flowers 50 years after integrating Georgia football | The Atlanta Voice
In 1971, Richard Appleby, Chuck Kinnebrew, Horace King, all from Athens; joined with Clarence Pope of Rome and Larry West of Albany, became the first African-American scholarship players in Georgia Bulldogs history. Leading up to last Saturday's game against South Carolina, a monument was unveiled
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APS renames Brown Middle School after legendary businessman Russell | The Atlanta Voice
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has officially renamed Brown Middle School to Herman J. Russell West End Academy. The decision to rename the school after Russell, a prominent local businessman, was made because of his decades of activism and philanthropy in the West End. Russell was born and raised in
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How racism pushed this Jamaican man to start Noirbnb, the Airbnb for Black travelers
Stefan Grant is a Jamaican entrepreneur, businessman, and founder of Noirbnb. He founded the vacation and short-term rental company in 2016 after experiencing discrimination and racism while using Airbnb. While praising Airbnb’s model, Grant says the platform does not prioritize the safety and
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(BPRW) The National Black MBA Association® Returns to Chicago Roots for 43rd Annual Conference news -The Black Chronicle
(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA-(BUSINESS WIRE)- The National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA) is gearing up to host its 43rdannual conference and career exposition with an epic homecoming in Chicago. Open
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Jeannie Mai & Jeezy Expecting Their First Child Together
Jeannie Mai revealed on the season premiere episode of 'The Real' Monday (September 20) she and husband Jeezy were expecting their first child together.
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Did You Know That Spelman College Was Initially Named The Atlanta Female Baptist Seminary? Here Is Why It Changed.
#Spelman College, a historically black, liberal arts college for women, opened in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1881.  The previous year, a fledgling New England organization called the Women’s American Baptist Home Mission Society secured funds for a college for freedwomen in the city. Approximately one
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Rep. Karen Bass plans to run for Los Angeles mayor next year | The Atlanta Voice
California Democratic Rep. Karen Bass is preparing to launch a 2022 campaign for mayor of Los Angeles, and could make her announcement as soon as next week, according to a person familiar with her plans. 'Los Angeles is facing a humanitarian crisis in homelessness and a public health crisis. … She
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USC WRs Gary Bryant, Kyle Ford making most of opportunities - L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES — One of the big questions facing USC entering the 2021 season was who in the receiving corps was ready to step up next to Drake London? Through two weeks, there weren’t any clear answers. Memphis transfer Tahj Washington had been a steady-if-unspectacular presence, but none of the
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Courvoisier Cognac’s 1828 Foundation Aims to Support Black-Owned Business Adversely Affected by the Pandemic
The Courvoisier Cognac brand has long been synonymous with good vibes, but now they’re stepping up to offer substantive support to Black businesses impacted by the pandemic. They recently announced
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Porsha Williams And Her Fiancé Traveled to His Hometown In Nigeria And Received A Royal Welcome
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams is currently taking a break from ATL living to experience the culture and homeland of her fiancé Simon Guobadia. The beauty has been
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College Football Playoff expansion vote will not be held next week as resistance to process grows news -The Black Chronicle
College Football Playoff expansion is not only delayed, the CFP Board of Managers - those necessary to vote on adopting a 12-team playoff - will not even fly to
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Are Black Students Being Targeted Because Of Their Hair? - Texas Metro News
By Shaun King According to a formal complaint filed by his family with the Office for Civil Rights in the Department of Education, Jaylon and over 20 other Black students at Neville High School, have been repeatedly targeted and harassed by school administrators for their hairstyles – including the
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Cardinals extend winning streak to 11 vs. Brewers, clinch 14th consecutive winning season news -The Black Chronicle
USATSI The St. Louis Cardinals extended their winning streak to 11 games on Wednesday night after throttling the Milwaukee Brewers by a 10-2 final (box score). The Cardinals have
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Dodgers win in extra innings on Albert Pujols’ RBI single - L.A. Focus News
DENVER — Julio Urias has pitched nearly 100 innings more this year than he ever has in a major-league season. And it might be starting to show. The young left-hander showed decreased velocity on his fastball for the second consecutive start Tuesday night. Urias left with the game tied and it stayed
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Is Major League Baseball’s All-Star Globalization Good For The Game? | New Pittsburgh Courier
Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game has traditionally been where the top players of America’s national pastime became superstars. When baseball was at its peak, the midsummer classic was must-see TV as fans congregated around televisions on the second Tuesday in July to watch the legends of the
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Rams’ Darrell Henderson could miss Buccaneers game - L.A. Focus News
Before the Rams face an early-season quality test this week, their leading rusher will face an important health check. How running back Darrell Henderson’s ribs feel Friday could determine if he plays against the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon at SoFi
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