Mental illness is a condition that haunts millions of people across the world. According to the World Health Organization, depression is a common mental disorder, and one of the main causes of disability worldwide. Globally, an estimated 300 million people are affected by depression, and 800,000 people globally die by suicide each year. In an […]
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Senate Dems introduce bill to include sexual orientation and gender identity on census
“The spirit of the census is that no one should go uncounted and no one should be invisible,” Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) said. Two Senate Democrats are trying to ensure that the country’s largest survey, the U.S. census, will ask questions directly related to the LGBTQ community. Sens. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) introduced […]
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Black man wears ‘Caucasians’ t-shirt to gauge hypocrisy about racist logos
One woman called the shirt “disrespectful” but said the Washington NFL team’s mascot was OK “because that’s the logo!” Although many Native Americans find the Washington football team’s name and logo racist, owner Dan Snyder refuses to change the name to something, well, less offensive. That lack of empathy recently inspired an African-American marketing consultant […]
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Lebron James on how Trayvon Martin changed his life
Many of us were hit hard by the death of Trayvon Martin on February 26, 2012. Then there was the acquittal of his killer George Zimmerman in July 2013, which outraged the country. LeBron James was also outraged, and it sparked a new path for the NBA player to create change. Speaking about his recent activism, James told CNN’s Don Lemon, “It […]
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Black youth to take the mantle of leadership in America
Without being given much direction, Black youth have seemingly taken matters into their own hands, relative to their future here in America, by strategizing, organizing and mobilizing. Whether on social media or through community activism in the streets, Black youth are proactively pushing the agenda forward and forcing society to no longer ignore many of […]
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Amazon Prime and Prejudice: It’s time for closer scrutiny of the online retailer’s practice of selling hate
Amazon claims to be a company that values inclusion and diversity, but a recent report reveals that this façade masks a darker side, as the company profits from selling White supremacist and other hateful products. Progressive lawmakers in Georgia, where earlier this year conservative lawmakers punished Delta for cutting ties with the N.R.A., should take […]
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Either you bear fruit or you don’t
My word for today is steward or stewardship. I haven’t found this very important word in the Bible yet, but I have heard many a pastor preach on it. From the pulpit, I’ve heard the question asked, “Are we good stewards of our own sexuality?” I have personally received the message of stewardship as it […]
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Trump threatens government shut down over border security
WASHINGTON (AP) – Republicans anxious about keeping control of Congress think it’s a bad idea, but President Donald Trump still says he’s willing to close the government over border security issues, including money he wants to build a promised U.S.-Mexico border wall. “I would be willing to `shut down’ government if the Democrats do […]
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Falcons QB Matt Ryan speaks at Falcons Fan Day
Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Matt Ryan spoke to reporters after yesterday’s Falcons Fan Day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, July 29, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/TheAtlantaVoice/videos/1886371811420995/
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium has opened its roof
https://twitter.com/i/status/1023614672531062784 Let there be light! And there was light! Mercedes-Benz Stadium has opened its roof for all the fans to see. A chronological history of Atlanta played on the halo board as the roof opened.
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TBT + City of Atlanta Form Dynamic Partnership through Basketball
Last weekend, The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and the City of Atlanta formed a strategic partnership. The event was made possible by TBT founder Jon Mugar, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Atlanta Hawks swingman Kent Bazemore and Deputy Commissioner of Parks & Recreations, Alvin Dodson. “What is even more important it’s not just about a one […]
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Missed opportunity for Big 3 as they come to Duluth, not Atlanta next Friday night
The Big 3 three-on-three basketball league is coming to town next week, but the four-game, one night event won’t take place in Atlanta. On Fri., Aug. 10 (7:30 p.m.) the Big 3, starring NBA stars such as Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Nate Robinson, Amare Stoudamire, Mike Bibby, Baron Davis, Kenyon Martin and former champion Chauncey Billups, to […]
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Hawks Preseason schedule released; two at McCamish, three on road
The NBA preseason schedules were recently released and the Atlanta Hawks will be playing two of their five preseason games at McCamish Pavilion and three on the road. One of those road games will be a professional homecoming of sorts for rookie guard Trae Young, who was born in Lubbick, Texas but attended high school […]
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Duck boat operator sued for $100 million; complaint alleges boat canopy dragged 17 passengers to lake bottom
A wrongful death lawsuit seeking $100 million in damages has been filed against the operator of the duck boat that sank on a lake near Branson, Missouri, killing 17 passengers. The lawsuit specifically says, “the canopy of the Duck Boat entrapped passengers and dragged them to the bottom of the lake,” adding that for two […]
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Carmelo Anthony says the government ‘completely turned their back’ on Puerto Rico
NBA star Carmelo Anthony says the United States government “completely turned their back” on Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria hammered the island last year, leaving thousands dead and millions without power. “It hurt … they’re American citizens.” Anthony told CNN’s Van Jones on “The Van Jones Show,” airing Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. The ten-time NBA […]