A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday says Georgia is discriminating against Puerto Rican driver’s license applicants by treating them differently than other U.S. citizen applicants — forcing them to take tests, seizing their documents for fraud reviews and quizzing them on details about the island. The suit was filed in Atlanta on behalf of Kenneth Caban […]
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It’s a 404 Thing: Streetz 94.5 radio host Fly Guy DC discovers his voice in Atlanta
Audley “Fly Guy DC” Feemster of Streetz 94.5. (Photo provided bv Kivenchy for AT&T Campaign) The music scene in the ever-evolving city of Atlanta has many artists gravitating toward “Black Hollywood” hoping to make a name for themselves. However, Atlanta isn’t just for those hoping to become the next T.I., or Future. Atlanta has grown […]
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Atlanta OKs ban on smoking inside bars, restaurant, airport
Atlanta’s city council has approved a far-reaching ban on smoking and vaping in restaurants and bars — and potentially one of the world’s busiest airports. City council members approved the ban on Monday, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. It covers cigarettes, cigars, and electronic cigarettes. If signed by the mayor, it would take effect on Jan. […]
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Ex-city spokeswoman rejects plea deal in open records case
A former spokeswoman for the Atlanta mayor’s office who is accused of violating Georgia’s open records law has rejected a plea deal. Jenna Garland, press secretary under former Mayor Kasim Reed, declined the plea offer during a Monday court appearance. She now faces a possible trial. Authorities say the criminal case against someone accused of […]
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UnitedHealth Group announces partnership with Atlanta HBCUs, $8.25 Million investment in the education of future data scientists
UnitedHealth Group and the Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC)—the oldest and largest consortium of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs)—are partnering on a new initiative to prepare students to meet the growing demand in the marketplace for data analytics experts. The five-year, $8.25 million investment by UnitedHealth Group is part of an ambitious collaboration with […]
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Washington: ‘Prayer now, prayer tomorrow, prayer forever!’
Have you succumbed to the notion yet that prayer will get you through it? The “it” I’m referring to is everything. If you’re like me, if the truth be told, at times you’re not very enthusiastic about your faith. That fire that initially burned in me when I finally met Christ leaves me more cold […]
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Annual Atlanta race calls for security collaboration
Federal and state law enforcement will aid Atlanta police, firefighters and paramedics July 4 to keep the city safe during the annual AJC Peachtree Road Race. Atlanta police and firefighters began preparation for the event months ago, officials said. The 10K race is turning 50 and is expected to bring more than 60,000 people to […]
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[VIDEO] VNN: Bernie’s Trillion Dollar Plan
Bernie’s Trillion Dollar Plan Bernie Sanders has a plan to clear the bill of over 45 million Americans who are in student loan debt but how does he plan to pay for it all? #StudentLoans#BernieSanders #DemocraticDebate#ChevyDTU Producer : @miana_minae Director: @_tylamonique Reporter/Writer/Editor: @emanirashad
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Atlanta airport to expand security checkpoint
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport plans to expand a security checkpoint within the next year to help alleviate a crowded waiting area, officials said. Officials expect to open five additional lanes at the South Security Checkpoint within the next year, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This would provide nine lanes for TSA screening near Delta […]
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Lawsuit seeks to block Georgia law that bans most abortions
A federal lawsuit filed Friday in Atlanta is the latest effort by abortion providers and advocacy groups to challenge a wave of restrictive abortion laws passed in conservative-controlled state legislatures. Lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union, Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights filed the lawsuit challenging a new Georgia law that effectively […]
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[VIDEO] John Carlos: Part One
What happens when a living legend walks through your door? You sit down and break bread! That’s what we did with John Carlos! In his own words, Carlos discussed what led to the moment he raised his fist in protest during the 1968 Olympic Games.
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Biden lands 2020 endorsement from Atlanta Mayor Bottoms
The mayor of Atlanta is endorsing Democrat Joe Biden for president in 2020, providing crucial support from a high-profile black female political leader. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms spoke to The Associated Press ahead of her scheduled Friday announcement. Bottoms says her decision came down to Biden’s experience and her belief the former vice president […]
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Mary J. Blige signs production deal with Lionsgate
Mary J. Blige seems to be winning in every way. Just days after she gave a crowd blazing tribute to herself at the BET Awards, Lionsgate announced that the Grammy-award-winning singer turned Oscar-nominated actress has signed a first look deal with Lionsgate. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Blige will develop and produce series through her company […]
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Donald Trump lashes out at New York governor, attorney general
President Donald Trump lashed out at New York’s governor and attorney general Monday, accusing the Democrats of going after him in a “political Witch Hunt.” In four tweets, Trump accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James of “harassing all of my New York businesses in search of anything at all they can find […]
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Coco Gauff, just 15, shocks five-time champ Venus, 39, at Wimbledon
Coco Gauff grew up admiring the Williams sisters. Picked up a tennis racket as a little girl because of them. And on Monday at Wimbledon, still just 15, Gauff beat one of them. Gauff, already the youngest competitor ever to qualify at the All England Club in the professional era, showed the poise and power […]