Looking over the past 20 years, African Americans have witnessed and been on the receiving end of some of this country’s greatest travesties: the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina; traumatized over and over by the recorded murders of Trayvon Martin and other unarmed Black men and women; and, right here in our own city, the […]
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Atlanta mental health professionals share coping tips for pandemic anxiety
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting the way we live our lives today. To date, America has reportedly recorded over 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths. As the number of COVID-19 deaths and cases in America increases, so have the number of mental health cases according to studies. The coronavirus has affected people’s physical health, their daily lives, and […]
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AUC students, faculty adjust to virtual learning
The AUC’s decision to go virtual for this semester’s students and faculty may have been the right decision to make as several schools are closing down due to students and faculty getting infected with COVID-19. “Well, it started with my Dad waking me up saying, ‘I’m your new roommate for the next semester.’ That was […]
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Black man killed by Rochester police is remembered as loving man
The man who suffocated after police in New York’s third-largest city put a “spit hood” over his head was the loving father of five adult children, had some mental health issues but was harmless, and had just arrived in Rochester for a visit with his brother, his aunt said. Daniel Prude, 41, known to his […]
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Jobless claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a still-elevated 881,000 last week, evidence that the viral pandemic keeps forcing many businesses to slash jobs. The latest figures, released Thursday by the Labor Department, suggest that nearly six months after the eruption of the coronavirus, the economy is still struggling to sustain […]
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‘Super Mario 3D World’ and a ton of other classic Mario games are coming to the Nintendo Switch
It’s-a Mario’s 35th birthday, and Nintendo is celebrating its classic little Italian plumber with several new Switch titles including some remastered beloved classics. On Thursday morning, Nintendo unveiled a flurry of new and new-to-Switch Mario-centered games that will launch over the next few months, timed with the 35th anniversary of the character’s introduction in the […]
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Room with a view: US Open seeds get taste of the suite life
The see-and-be-seen scene in the U.S. Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium corporate suites is different this year: The usual cast of celebrities, socialites and sponsors — banned, along with all spectators, because of the pandemic — has been replaced by the stars of the sport themselves. The 64 seeded players in the women’s and men’s singles draws, along […]
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Henry: ‘Tips for entrepreneurs to generate revenue or grow your business during the pandemic’
Editor’s Note: Tereion Henry is an Atlanta-native and serial entrepreneur who currently owns several businesses including Labeled Blu Collections, Labeled Blu Realty, Labeled Blu Transportation, Southern Hospitality Adult Daycare Facility. Be Creative It is essential to remain creative, be inspired by others, but do not copy. Turn negative circumstances into positive ones. For example, during the pandemic, you […]
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Government shutdown clash looms as White House seeks short-term government funding bill
The White House is seeking a short-term bill to avert a government shutdown and punt the fight until soon after the November elections, according to a proposal sent to Capitol Hill, setting up a potential clash with Democrats ahead of high-stakes negotiations this month. Both sides need to reach a deal to avoid a shutdown […]
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Voice actor Ron Funches proves how a ‘unique voice’ can go a long way in Disney’s adaptation of “The One and Only Ivan”
Disney Plus, the streaming service from the film studio, has seen many adults get excited for the return of certain animated series such as “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” and to cultural celebratory films like “Black King” by Beyonce. However, Disney Plus still manages to maintain its magical wonder for kids and its impressive […]
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Problem for capitalism: Few Black Americans run regulatory agencies
Just 10 Black Americans have been appointed to lead America’s financial regulators since the 1930s, according to research published Wednesday. Even though Black Americans make up 13.4% of the US population, they have captured only 3% of political appointments at pivotal financial agencies including the SEC, FDIC and Federal Reserve over the last 70 years, […]
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Michael Jordan invests and will advise DraftKings; shares soar
Hall-of-Fame basketball legend Michael Jordan will be an investor and special adviser to the board of sports-betting company DraftKings, the company announced Wednesday. The deal sent shares of DraftKings roughly 6% higher in early trading. Jordan will take an undisclosed equity stake in exchange for “providing guidance and strategic advice,” the company said in a […]
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After FBI tip, Facebook says it uncovered Russian meddling
People associated with the infamous St. Petersburg troll group that was part of Russia’s attempt to interfere in the 2016 US presidential election are trying to target Americans again, Facebook announced Tuesday after receiving a tip from the FBI. The disrupted operation used fake personas including realistic-looking computer-generated photos of people, a network of Facebook […]
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Filipovic: The real reason Trump wants to talk about Pelosi’s hair
While President Donald Trump is threatening American democracy, fueling violence and strife, and continuing to make the US an outlier in coronavirus cases and deaths, he and his GOP minions want us to focus on Nancy Pelosi’s hair. Yes, the Speaker of the House did something selfish and stupid: She got her hair done inside […]
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Biden: Trump ignores pandemic, stokes unrest, solves neither
Joe Biden plans to hammer President Donald Trump on Wednesday for not helping the nation’s schools reopen safely during the coronavirus pandemic, as the Democratic challenger tries to keep the spotlight on the Republican incumbent’s handling of the outbreak and the nation’s overall security. Biden and his wife, Jill, a longtime college professor and former […]