This Saturday night, the Atlanta Hawks will host their fourth annual ‘Pride Night’ at the game against Charlotte. The night will be focused on the theme ‘Allyship Teaches Love’, which spells out A-T-L, and will feature a special rainbow lighting of the iconic ‘ATLANTA’ letters to a halftime performance from Lips Drag Queen Show. The […]
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Novelis will become Hawks and State Farm Arena’s official sustainability partner
On National Recycling Day, which aims to encourage the public to purchase recycled products and recycle more, the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena announced a multi-year partnership with Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling. Novelis will become the official aluminum recycling and proud sustainability partner on State Farm Arena’s journey to […]
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Gerald Griggs: We want Justice for ‘Maud
After marching for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery for nearly two years, I can’t believe I’m writing this piece. Few people know this, but I was one of the first to learn of Ahmaud Arbery’s murder by three armed vigilantes. I’ve seen some brutal cases in my 17 years as a lawyer, and this one was […]
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Focusing on Financial Health: Charting the Path Toward Your Next Milestone
When was the last time you looked at your bank account balance? According to a survey, over 60% of Americans check their balance at least once a week. This habit, if practiced the right way, can put you on the path to achieving your financial goals. Whether you’re looking to become financially independent, planning for […]
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Election director in Georgia’s Fulton County resigning
The elections director in Georgia’s most populous county, which has been under intense scrutiny for its handling of elections, will step down at the end of the year, county officials said Wednesday. Fulton County Registration & Elections Director Rick Barron submitted his resignation, effective Dec. 31, Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chair Robb Pitts said […]
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Champion Braves plan 2-part parade celebrating past, present
The Atlanta Braves will give a nod to past and present with a two-part parade Friday celebrating their first World Series title in 26 years. The Braves beat the Houston Astros 7-0 on Tuesday night to wrap up the championship. The procession will start at Woodruff Park in the heart of downtown Atlanta, not far […]
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Hammerin’ Braves rout Astros to win 1st WS crown since 1995
Most of the season, it just seemed this wasn’t their year. They dropped their first four games, and soon injuries piled up. They lost their most dynamic player before the All-Star break. They were stuck below .500 in August. Yet out of nowhere, suddenly, these Atlanta Braves transformed themselves and took off. Jorge Soler, Freddie […]
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Kasim Reed responds exclusively to claims suggesting “vendetta against CAU”
Amid a groundswell of allegations online and during the campaign regarding mismanagement of the Atlanta University Center and a lack of care for Historically Black Colleges, mayoral candidate Kasim Reed spoke exclusively to The Atlanta Voice regarding this latest issue ahead of Election Day. Richard Rose, president of the Atlanta branch of the NAACP, claimed […]
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Potential jurors see racism behind Ahmaud Arbery’s slaying
People questioned during jury selection about the killing of Ahmaud Arbery have said he was “racially profiled” by the white men who chased and shot him, singled out “due to his color” and targeted for being “a Black person who was thought to have been stealing things.” The statements came in response to blunt questions […]
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Elections across US showcase security steps, new voting laws
Elections taking place across the U.S. on Tuesday will be the first to test new voting restrictions in some Republican-controlled states and give elections officials a chance to counter a year’s worth of misinformation about voting security. Officials said demonstrating secure, consistent and fair practices could help reassure those who still have doubts about last […]
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Georgia official: Trump call to ‘find’ votes was a threat
Donald Trump was threatening Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger when he asked him to help “find” enough votes to overturn his loss in Georgia to Democratic President Joe Biden, Raffensperger writes in a new book. The book, “Integrity Counts,” was released Tuesday. In it, Raffensperger depicts a man who defied pressure from Trump to […]
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Spelman-Affiliated Directors put on ‘Hands Up’ at Alliance Theatre
“Hands Up” is a play featuring seven monologues written by seven different Black playwrights. The play was performed at the Alliance Theatre from October 8-31. The theme for the play was the variety of the Black experience in America. “Hands Up” was directed by Alexis Woodard and Arthur Bolden. Woodard is full-time Spelman Leadership […]
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Peoplestown Residents Rally Day before Elections
On November 1, the day before local elections, residents and supporters of the neighborhood of Peoplestown rallied outside of Atlanta City Hall. Residents have been in the midst of legal battles to stay in their homes after the former Kasim Reed administration sought to take the property in the name of eminent domain. A handful […]
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Southern Poverty Law Center to create community-centered complex with planned move to Atlanta by 2024
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a non-government organization (NGO) that acts as a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, announced it is releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking partners for a planned 60,000 sq. ft. community-centric office complex in the metro Atlanta area. The RFP seeks proposals and partnerships for […]
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Top MBA graduates to mentor students at Morris Brown College
Morris Brown College boasts a new mentorship program that matches local MBA professionals from eight prestigious schools with its growing base of diverse students. The inaugural program will support a select number of full-time juniors and seniors along with a unique cohort of first year students from the College’s adult education program. “This wonderful opportunity […]