“I want to run for Georgia because we can do more,” an impassioned Stacey Abrams addressed a room full of supporters in a victory speech at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Atlanta Tuesday evening. “We can defend our Dreamers. We can build (our) infrastructure that connects us to one another. We can repeal Campus Carry […]
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IN HER OWN WORDS: Read Stacey Abrams’s full victory speech after securing the Democratic nomination for Governor of Georgia
“Good evening, Georgia. I stand here tonight grateful to the thousands of you who have joined me on this drive to history. We are writing the next chapter of Georgia’s future. Where no one is unseen, unheard or uninspired. A Georgia where we prosper – together! I offer my congratulations to Stacey Evans and her […]
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‘Ladies of Business’ conference brunch takes over Atlanta
There’s a popular adage says that the third time’s the charm! Attendants of this year’s third “Ladies of Business” conference would probably agree. The two-day conference, presented by Ladies Who Brunch Atlanta, brought together women who were media moguls, top executives, successful entrepreneurs and even aspiring boss ladies to downtown Atlanta’s Crowne Plaza last weekend. […]
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces opening of ‘One Atlanta,’ the City’s first Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
On Wednesday, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the establishment of the first Mayor’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, which will be referred to as “One Atlanta.” The One Atlanta office is located inside City Hall. The office is led by Rashad Taylor, Chief Equity Officer and Counselor to the Mayor. Taylor, who served two […]
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Atlanta Dream fall to Dallas Wings 78-70 in home opener
Down by as many as 13 points and as close as three points at one juncture of the fourth quarter, the Atlanta Dream (2-3) lost their home opener and second game of the season to Dallas in as many weeks, 78-70 on Saturday night. A three-pointer in transition by Dallas forward Kaela Davis put the […]
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The Obamas are coming to your Netflix queue
Netflix announced a deal with Barack and Michelle Obama to produce a variety of films and series. Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama’s post-White House legacy will now include being media moguls, marking a new step in expanding their already influential cultural footprint. The Obamas will produce films and series for Netflix, […]
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Oakland woman who recorded BBQ Becky speaks out
Michelle Snider could not stand idly by and let this happen to innocent men. The woman who stood up to a white woman who called police on two black men grilling at Lake Merritt Park in Oakland, California has spoken out about the incident for the first time. Michelle Snider posted a YouTube video detailing the moments leading to […]
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Obama Education Secretary Arne Duncan defends call for school boycott until gun laws change
Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan on Tuesday defended his call for a school boycott until gun laws change, telling CNN’s Kate Bolduan it “would shock the nation” but that he believes “we need to create tension to compel lawmakers to change.” Duncan, who served under former President Barack Obama, floated the idea of pulling kids out […]
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Janet Jackson becomes the first black woman to receive the Billboard Icon Award
Sunday night at the Billboard Awards, not only did Janet Jackson perform, she also received the prestigious Icon Award. Janet was introduced by Bruno Mars as “the youngest member of the Jackson family” and rattled off her numerous accolades, from being the only artist to have 18 consecutive Top 10 hits on the Hot 100 to being the first […]
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Democratic gubernatorial hopeful says Georgia is ‘a blue state, we’re just a little confused’
Stacey Abrams, who handily won the Georgia Democratic primary for governor, dismissed on Wednesday the state’s traditionally deep red status as an obstacle in her general election candidacy. “I think we are a blue state, we’re just a little confused,” Abrams told CNN’s Alisyn Camerota on “New Day.” “We haven’t had candidates who have done the work […]
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Racial mortgage disparities persist as federal housing enforcement lags
In the classic movie film, “Gone with the Wind,” the owner of the Tara plantation admonished his daughter for remarking that she didn’t care about her home. In a sharp rebuke, Gerald O-Hara declared that “land was the only thing worth living for, worth fighting for…worth dying for.” For the fictional O’Hara family, Tara was […]
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So it really is wisdom, silly me!
I’m sure that I’ve ever written about this but whenever I find myself at a loss for understanding, or I’m lost period, I inevitably pray for wisdom. It was just something I started doing when I began this walk and something I continue to do. In my own way, I believed if I asked the […]
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Graduation is only the first hurdle
Marvel’s “Black Panther,” Chadwick Boseman, graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts (BFA) in 2000. On May 12, Boseman returned to his alma mater to address the Class of 2018, while receiving an honorary degree. The Howard University graduation is one of more than 100 Historically Black College and University graduations […]
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Trump cancels summit, citing ‘open hostility’ by North Korea
WASHINGTON — In a dramatic diplomatic turn, President Donald Trump on Thursday called off next month’s summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, calling the cancellation a “tremendous setback” for peace and stressing that the US military was ready to respond to any “foolish or reckless acts” by the North. Trump first announced his decision […]
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Fox corrects mistake on Jemele Hill, but not on the air
NEW YORK — The morning show “Fox & Friends” corrected by tweet a segment that described former ESPN anchor Jemele Hill as unemployed, but has not set the record straight on the air. The Fox News Channel segment on Tuesday featured another journalist criticizing the National Association of Black Journalists for honoring Hill as its […]