The Trump administration on Wednesday announced plans that could hold undocumented families detained together indefinitely, replacing the agreement that set a 20-day limit for holding children. The rule unveiled by acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan is part of the administration’s aggressive effort to revamp immigration laws as the number of families and unaccompanied minors […]
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Four students shot at block party near Clark Atlanta University
Four college students were wounded when a gunman opened fire into a crowd of 200 people outside a library near Clark Atlanta University and then escaped in the chaos, authorities said. All four injured women were in stable condition after the gunfire, which happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. None of their injuries were life-threatening, […]
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issues statement regarding shooting near Clark Atlanta campus
Following a shooting Tuesday night at a block party near Clark Atlanta University’s Woodruff Library, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued her support to the students affected and assured the community that Atlanta Police would assist with campus officials. Four college students were wounded when a gunman opened fire into a crowd of 200 people […]
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Trump administration moves to end limits on detention of migrant children
The Trump administration is moving to end a federal agreement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept in detention. A court fight will almost certainly follow over the government’s desire to hold migrant families until their cases are decided. The current settlement overseen by the federal courts now requires the government to keep […]
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[VIDEO] Curating the path to success
Atlanta Mayor, Atlanta Technical College launch job readiness pilot program, Center for Workforce Innovation (Photo: The Atlanta Voice/Itoro N. Umontuen)
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Maroon Tigers quarterback, running back named to Deacon Jones Trophy watch list
The football season is still weeks away for the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers but there are still at least two more reasons to celebrate: the team’s quarterback and a running back were recently named to the Deacon Jones Trophy watch list. The Deacon Jones Trophy is an annual “player of the year” award given to […]
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Washington: ‘The light within you provides all the shade you need’
There is one sure way, I’m told, to absolutely get the devil’s attention and that is to begin to turn one’s life to Christ. You’ve probably heard many a pastor refer to a person’s lifestyle as an open invitation for the devil to gain access to his or her world. Supposedly, as long as you […]
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Planned Parenthood names Black president, CEO
During a critical time for reproductive rights, Planned Parenthood has made a shift in leadership, announcing that Alexis McGill Johnson will serve as the acting president and CEO of the organization. In a statement released by In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda (NBWRJA), they expressed their support of the newly appointed […]
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Acuña yanked, Ortega slam lead Braves over Dodgers 5-3
ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. says he had never before failed to hustle out of the batter’s box. Braves manager Brian Snitker made a bold move to make sure it never happens again with the 21-year-old All-Star outfielder. With Acuña banished for styling instead of sprinting, Rafael Ortega stepped up with a sixth-inning grand […]
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74% of economists in survey see US recession by end of 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — A strong majority, 74%, of U.S. business economists appear sufficiently concerned about the risks of some of President Donald Trump’s economic policies that they expect a recession in the U.S. by the end of 2021. The economists surveyed by the National Association for Business Economics, in a report released Monday, mostly didn’t share Trump’s […]
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Pair of Maroon Tigers named to Deacon Jones Trophy watch list
The football season is still weeks away for the Morehouse Maroon Tigers and their fans but there are still reasons to celebrate. The team’s quarterback and running back were recently named to the Deacon Jones Trophy watch list. Junior quarterback Micheal Sims and junior running back and Santo Dunn are among dozens of players from […]
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No surprise here: Former UGA backup Fields named Ohio State’s starting QB
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day says Georgia transfer Justin Fields will be the starting quarterback when the Buckeyes open the season Aug. 31 against Florida Atlantic. Day’s announcement Monday put a rubber stamp on what most figured was a foregone conclusion. As Ohio State’s newly minted coach, Day lured Fields — […]
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Clemson atop first AP Poll of season; UGA 3rd
For the first time in program history, the Clemson Tigers are kicking off a new college football season at the top of the AP College Football Poll presented by Regions Bank after winning their second College Football Playoff National Championship title in three years. The Alabama Crimson Tide, coming off a 44-16 loss to Clemson, is […]
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NYPD fires officer for 2014 death of Eric Garner
After five years of investigations and protests, the New York City Police Department on Monday fired an officer involved in the 2014 chokehold death of the black man whose dying cries of “I can’t breathe” fueled a national debate over race and police use of force. Police Commissioner James O’Neill’s said he fired Officer Daniel […]
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Robin Thede looks to build legacy in HBO sketch comedy show
Robin Thede knew plenty of talented African-American female comedians, but only a few were getting hired on popular TV comedy shows such as “Saturday Night Live” and “Mad TV.” So, Thede decided to create her own show featuring some of the industry’s funniest black women. The comic-writer-producer-actress is breaking new ground with her HBO comedy […]