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NNPA Chair Karen Carter Richards Leads Black Press to Most Successful Period in History | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We’ve always known that we are a resilient people, but the pandemic forced a lot of us to take a deep breath because it was new,” Carter Richards continued. “A lot of us were print publications, but we had to change the game. We took a breath and started doing what we do. Some of
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“It’s really up to us:’ Inequities in healthcare are addressed at the 2022 BDHEA summit - The Atlanta Voice
Just miles from where one of only two Level 1 trauma centers in Atlanta is scheduled to close at the end of the month , dozens of medical professionals, CEOs, COOs, hospital and healthcare system presidents and the media gathered for the 2022 Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (
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Soccer in the Streets Awarded $20,000 Grant
By The Atlanta Voice | Word In Black Thispostwas originally published onAtlanta Voice (WIB) - Soccer in the Streets, an Atlanta-based organization that teaches children from underrepresented communities social skills, leadership and camaraderie through soccer, was selected to rece
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Hearings begin on Georgia Power proposal to raise rates 12% - The Atlanta Voice
ATLANTA (AP) — State regulators begin hearings Tuesday on Georgia Power Co.’s request to raise rates by 12% over the next three years, setting up clashes over how much profit the utility should earn, how much solar panel owners should be paid and how rates should be structured. Th
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Atlanta City Council approves Mayor Andre Dickens's 2023 Budget - The Atlanta Voice
The Atlanta City Council during Tuesday’s meeting approved the City’s budget for Fiscal Year 2023, which begins July 1, 2022. The general fund budget totals approximately $734 million. 'It's time to invest in the people who deliver for the residents of Atlanta,' said Atlanta Mayor
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Atlanta will host College Football Playoff National Championship in 2025 - The Atlanta Voice
The College Football Playoff National Championship game will return to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2025 and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida in 2026. In an announcement Tuesday inside The Benz, it was confirmed the city of Atlanta will host college football’s big
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Fani Willis is seeking info from 2 firms that Trump hired to look at 2020 voter fraud claims – and debunked them
(CNN) —The Fulton County district attorney’s office is seeking information from two firms that were hired by the Trump campaign with investigating claims of voter fraud after the 2020 election, according to sources familiar with the matter. Investigators in Georgia, who have been
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SCHR implementing three-phase plan to curb police violence - The Atlanta Voice
Sandra Bland.Rayshard Brooks.Michael Brown.Tory Brown.Philando Castile. Nygil Cullins. Manuel Ellis.Eric Garner.Ju’Zema Goldring.Andre Hill. George Floyd.Oscar Cain Jr. Daniel Prude.Tamir Rice.Breonna Taylor.James Wilburn.Daunte Wright.And countless othershave either been killed b
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens visits small businesses for Atlanta Main Street Shop Small - The Atlanta Voice
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens visited several small businesses in the Sweet Auburn Business District on Wednesday, Dec. 21 as part of Atlanta Main Street Shop Small. Atlanta Main Street Shop Small encourages the support of Atlanta’s diverse small businesses in the city’s business di
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens tackles issues affecting local businesses - The Atlanta Voice
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens co-hosted the Atlanta Business Summit with the co-founder of The Gathering Spot, Ryan Wilson on Feb. 8. The hour-long conversation touched on topics surrounding the idea of growing Atlanta’s businesses seeking to set up shop in Atlanta, build connection
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Clark Atlanta University awarded $1.8 million grant for clinical mental health program | BlackPressUSA
THE ATLANTA VOICE - Two CAU professors applied for the grant together. Dr. Ken Shell, associate professor in the School of Education and Dr. Kenya Jones, associate professor in the Whitney M. Young, Jr. School of Social Work. The grant money will be used to pay a stipend for 28 students in their
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Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill testifies to dispute civil rights charges - The Atlanta Voice
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia sheriff standing trial on federal charges that he abusing detainees’ rights by strapping them into restraint chairs as a form of punishment denied wrongdoing Thursday, insisting the chairs are safe as long as jailers follow provided rules. Clayton County S
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Best Ticket in Town: Atlanta United passes 500,000 fan mark at The Benz
Mercedes-Benz Stadium has been home sweet home for Atlanta United this season. Coming into the match against rival Orlando City, United was 7-3-1 on their home turf this season. The post Best Ticket in Town: Atlanta United passes 500,000 fan mark at The Benz appeared first on Th
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Georgia Tech and Broncos star Demaryius Thomas dies at age 33 - The Atlanta Voice
Former Georgia Tech standout and Super Bowl champion with the Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas passed away at the age of 33. The news was confirmed by Miles Garrett of FOX 5 Atlanta and KOA in Denver. Thomas would have turned 34 on Christmas Day. According to Roswell Police, the pr
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Andre Dickens on affordable housing: It's not my fault, but it is MY problem - The Atlanta Voice
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens touted his affordable housing agenda by marshaling the resources under the city’s purview as well as leveraging public private partnerships. Mayor Dickens’ housing agenda calls for building or preserving 20,000 affordable housing units by 2030. The Dick
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Todd and Julie Chrisley found guilty on federal bank and tax fraud charges - The Atlanta Voice
ATLANTA (AP) — Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality television show “Chrisley Knows Best,” were found guilty Tuesday in Atlanta on federal charges including bank fraud and tax evasion. The Chrisleys were initially indicted in August 2019 and a new indictment was filed in
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Fire Outbreak at Frederick Douglass High School creates Class Schedule Updates - The Atlanta Voice
There will be a change in the schedule for the next few days at Frederick Douglass High School, due to repairs, restoration and cleaning that must be completed after the fire that occurred in the school today. Friday, January 28:  Douglass will pivot to virtual learning for staff
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Black educators and leaders gather in Atlanta for UNCF’s UNITE 2022 | BlackPressUSA
THE ATLANTA VOICE — Speakers at the conference included Dietra Trent, executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs; Byna Elliott, Head of Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan & Chase Co.; and Naomi Shelton, CEO of the National Charter
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There will be Several Street Closures Near SunTrust Plaza Building on Saturday, Jan. 22 - The Atlanta Voice
WHAT: There will be a full street closure in order to repair a sign on the roof of the SunTrust Plaza Building, located at 303 Peachtree Street NE. WHERE: Peachtree St. NE between Baker St. NE & Ivan Allen, Jr. Blvd.Peachtree Center Ave. NE between John Portman Blvd. NE & Ivan All
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NBA Mock Trade: Hawks Finally Offload John Collins
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2022 Elections: Fulton County Early Voting Hours & Locations | Post News Group
Not all voting locations have drop boxes and they are now located inside of the designated Advance Voting Location. Drop boxes are only available during Early Voting hours and days. They are no longer available 24 hours and 7 days
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David Perdue announces he'll run for Governor - The Atlanta Voice
Former United States Senator David Perdue, 71, announced Monday his intentions to run for Governor of Georgia. Perdue served in the U.S. Senate from 2015-2021. During his announcement, Perdue said his chief reason for running is to prevent Stacey Abrams from becoming governor. Als
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Kamdar: 'Help your kids get financially fit in the new year' | BlackPressUSA
ATLANTA VOICE — "My team at Chase is focused on creating tools and resources that support financial health. To help kids practice and learn how to earn, spend, and save, we created Chase First Banking — an account that can help make financial education easy, fun, and immersive. It helps parents to
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The Same House to transform the late Rep John Lewis’s words into action - The Atlanta Voice
Atlanta leaders came together earlier this month to celebrate the founding of The Same House, a new nonprofit organization aiming to bridge social and economic divides within the city. The organization derives its name from the words of the late civil rights hero and United States
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Prosecutor quits 'Cop City' cases over disagreements with Georgia attorney general
ATLANTA (AP) - A metro Atlanta prosecutor announced Friday that her office is withdrawing from criminal cases tied to protests over plans to build a police and firefighter training center, citing disagreements with the state's Republican attorney general, including the decision to
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Atlanta Airport receives multi-million-dollar upgrades - The Atlanta Voice
Thursday morning, Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, joined Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens as they announced upgrades to Concourses D and T inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The World’s Busiest Airport will receive $40 million, via a federal grant, for upgrades.  “
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Students Should Demand Change to Eradicate Systemic Oppression
By Tammia Jacobs | Atlanta Voice | Word In Black Thispostwas originally published onAtlanta Voice (WIB) - We are truly experiencing a pivotal moment in American history. As we continue to […] The post Students Should Demand Change to Eradicate Systemic Oppression appeared first
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Suspect in Atlanta rapper Trouble's murder surrenders - The Atlanta Voice
A 33-year-old Georgia man suspected of murdering Atlanta rapper Trouble surrendered to deputies early Tuesday, according to Rockdale County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) spokesperson Jedidia Canty. According to an RCSO news release, Jamichael Jones was arrested 'without incident and tak
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Ossoff Secures $2.9M Federal Grant for Morris Brown College
By Janelle Ward | The Atlanta Voice | Word In Black Thispostwas originally published onAtlanta Voice (WIB) - United States Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) appeared at Morris Brown College Tuesday afternoon to announce a federal funding package he secured to help equip the HBCU with the
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We Shall Not Be Moved: Fighting for Our Lives. Fighting for Our Stories. - The Atlanta Voice
Presented in partnership with The Gathering Spot, this True Talk will focus on the historical and present relationships formed between Black communities and the media in the fight to defend and uplift the narratives of those who make the greatest sacrifice for progress. When there
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NBA star LeBron James on Brittney Griner's detainment: 'Our voice as athletes is stronger together' - The Atlanta Voice
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