President Joe Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, announcing that 300 million vaccine shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office. Biden credited scientists, companies, the American people and his whole-of-government effort. The president noted that the widespread vaccination campaign […]
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Texas Native Son talks Juneteenth: Better Late Than Never
This story was originally published on Word In Black. The Texas-birthed holiday of Juneteenth is a very interesting holiday, to say the least. See, I, a native-born Texan, have two Yankee parents. As such, I’ve been able to hear both sides of the “idea” of Juneteenth, and now am at a final resting place for my attitude about this NEW […]
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VP Kamala Harris visits Atlanta to promote White House’s COVID vaccination efforts
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Atlanta as she help launches the White House’s “month of action,” which was announced by President Joe Biden last week to urge more Americans to get vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19 before the July 4th holiday. Included in the efforts are new incentives and steps to relax […]
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Gwinnett County Board of Education approves $2.4 billion budget
Thursday evening, CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks recommended the Gwinnett County Board of Education adopt the fiscal year 2022 budget. The budget’s total expenditure amount is $2.4 billion, a 0.4 percent increase from the FY2021 budget. Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Chief Financial Officer Joe Heffron presented the final budget during the Board of Education (BOE) […]
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Isaac Hayes III’s culture-shifting app Fanbase now going international
Multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Isaac Hayes III created a major paradigm shift in the tech industry when he founded the Fanbase app for creatives to have a portal to profit off their talent, work and experience. Fanbase, is a subscription-based social media platform that enables all content creators to monetize their content and amplify their brands. Hayes’ […]
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Hawks stumble in 3rd quarter, Game 7 awaits as Sixers win 104-99
The Atlanta Hawks came out blazing fast in the first quarter, hitting eight of their first ten shots, taking a 51-47 lead into the half. However, the Philadelphia 76ers hit four out of five shots from three-point range as the third quarter began and eventually walked away from State Farm Arena with a 104-99 victory. […]
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Biden abroad: Pitching America to welcoming if wary allies
President Joe Biden spent his first trip overseas highlighting a sharp break from his disruptive predecessor, selling that the United States was once more a reliable ally with a steady hand at the wheel. European allies welcomed the pitch — and even a longtime foe acknowledged it. But while Biden returned Wednesday night to Washington […]
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Analysis: After showdown abroad, Biden faces one at home
President Joe Biden now turns to a puzzle almost as thankless as negotiating with Vladimir Putin — pushing his stalled agenda through a deadlocked Congress. Air Force One delivered Biden back to Washington after his talks with the Russian President that capped his European tour. He now gets to wrestle with the limits of a […]
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These communities remain at high risk for dangerous Covid-19 variants rapidly increasing in US
The country continued this week on a path to reopening from the Covid-19 pandemic, with major population centers such as New York and California pulling back on restrictions following increased vaccinations and lowered infections. Yet with overall vaccination rates in the US slowing this month when compared to highs in April, health officials are raising […]
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Clark Atlanta and Spelman among 10 HBCUs to receive $5 million from Google
Google announced Thursday that 10 institutions are set to receive a $5 million donation to help create pathways and opportunities for increased diverse representation in the STEM industry. The grant reflects the company’s commitment to diversity, especially in the tech industry, said Melonie Parker, Google’s chief diversity officer. “I’m delighted to provide our HBCU partners […]
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Compac Industries experiences growth in Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator program
Earlier this week, Amazon launched their new Black Business Accelerator program to help build sustainable equity and growth for Black-owned businesses. The initiative from Amazon is aimed at barriers to access, opportunity and advancement created by systemic racism across America. The initiative was created in partnership with the Black Employee Network and a coalition of […]
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Clayton County Public Schools’ summer literacy pop-up shop gives out free books for K-5 students
Thursday morning, Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) handed out free literacy packages for elementary school students to bridge the gap between grades. Each literacy package comes with five books, two pens, one journal, one postcard and one summer workbook. The Summer Literacy Pop-Up Shop was held at Kay Pace Elementary School for the Arts and […]
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‘Obamacare’ survives: Supreme Court dismisses big challenge
The Supreme Court, though increasingly conservative in makeup, rejected the latest major Republican-led effort to kill the national health care law known as “Obamacare” on Thursday, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans. The justices, by a 7-2 vote, left the entire Affordable Care Act intact in ruling that Texas, other GOP-led states and two […]
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Black Americans laud Juneteenth holiday, say more work ahead
Black Americans rejoiced Thursday after President Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday, but some said that, while they appreciated the recognition at a time of racial reckoning in America, more is needed to change policies that disadvantage too many of their brethren. “It’s great, but it’s not enough,” said Gwen Grant, president and CEO […]
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St. Louis couple who waved guns at protesters last summer plead guilty to misdemeanor charges
The St. Louis couple who made headlines last year for pointing their guns at people protesting near their home pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges, according to court documents obtained from the city of St. Louis on Thursday. Mark and Patricia McCloskey drew national attention in June 2020 after they were seen on video brandishing guns […]