It’s all about economic justice, opines South Carolina Democratic US Senate candidate Gloria Bromell-Tinubu; as a seasoned, savvy and expert economist, she knows the politics of money and wealth. Perhaps that’s why she was recently in a swank downtown Atlanta condo for a private fundraiser, hosted by influential international human rights activist Joseph Beasley, successful […]
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Chicago native Chris Williams becomes the youngest black Subway franchise owner in Georgia
Chris Williams II is a young entrepreneur and a recently sought after business guru hailing from Chicago’s South Side. After Williams discharged from the Army National Guard and finished a program at the Phoenix-based Automotive Dealership Institute in January 2018, he found himself homeless and jobless at the age of 25. Determined to figure life […]
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Inaugural TEDxCollier Heights deemed a success
While standing on stage at Douglass High School in casual clothes, looking off into the audience, Richard Dunn addresses a sold-out crowd at the inaugural TEDxCollier Heights, on Aug. 17. Dunn’s speech touched on the legacy of Atlanta, as well as people in the community who have helped create, develop, and keep that legacy alive. […]
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Hammonds House Museum to recognize excellence in Black visual art at inaugural ‘Honors’ gala
The Hammonds House Museum will host the inaugural Hammonds House Honors, an evening of celebration and recognition of excellence in Black visual art. This mission of the Hammonds House Museum is to preserve, exhibit, interpret and increase public awareness about the contributions that visual artists of African descent have made to world culture. Artistic excellence, […]
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Trap Museum unveils exhibit in honor of late rapper Nipsey Hussle
Atlanta’s Trap Museum unveiled a special new exhibit on Tuesday, Aug. 13, to commemorate the legacy of late rapper Nipsey Hussle. “It’s very important that we pay tribute and honor our fallen brother, Nip, because the legacy that he left, the example that he set, I mean all of it goes without saying, but it […]
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Report: Rookie Dwayne Haskins leads Washington Redskins past fumbling Atlanta Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — If Case Keenum is still the leader in Washington’s quarterback competition, rookie Dwayne Haskins at least gave coach Jay Gruden more to think about. Haskins led Washington to three second-half scoring drives, including two set up by Atlanta’s lost fumbles while attempting to field punts, and the Redskins took a 19-7 preseason […]
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Inclement weather postpones Corky Kell Classic, Tucker and Archer to play at Hartford Stadium Saturday
LAWRENCEVILLE – Heavy rain, thunder and lightning caused Friday afternoon’s game between the Tucker Tigers and the Archer Tigers at Coolray Field to be postponed. Fans from both sides filed into CoolRay Field (home of the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves), excited and ready for their teams to begin the 2018-19 […]
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After Atlanta college shooting, ID of man in video is sought
Atlanta police are seeking information about a man seen on surveillance video around the time gunshots were fired into a crowd of about 200 people outside a college library, wounding four students. Investigator James White said Thursday that it’s the main focus for police after the Tuesday night shooting on the edge of the Clark […]
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David Oyelowo opens Bronze Lens Film Festival with screening of new project, ‘Don’t Let Go’
The 10th annual Bronze Lens Film Festival opened on Aug. 21 with a special screening of “Don’t Let Go” at Landmark’s Midtown Art Cinema. Actor and producer David Oyelowo (“Selma”), who stars in the film alongside Storm Reid (“A Wrinkle in Time”), served as a special guest and a host for the screening. The film […]
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Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is burning at a record rate, research center says
Fires are raging at a record rate in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, and scientists warn that it could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change. The fires are burning at the highest rate since the country’s space research center, the National Institute for Space Research (known by the abbreviation INPE), began tracking them […]
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Mays and Tucker headline 2019 high school kickoff jamboree
The 2019 Corky Kell Classic is upon us and the Mays Raiders are the lone football club from Atlanta Public Schools seeking their first victory in the classic. Last year, the Raiders appeared in the Classic for the first time ever but fell to a tough Norcross Blue Devils team. They finished the 2018 season at […]
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Invest Atlanta celebrate $50 fundraising goal for homelessness in city
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the completion of a $50 million goal for HomeFirst Atlanta —a partnership between the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta (IA) and the United Way Regional Commission on Homelessness (RCOH) in a press conference on Wednesday morning. HomeFirst investments are aligned with the community-wide strategic plan, which was approved by the City Council […]
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Malone: ‘Now is the time to answer the call for immigration reform’
When I heard the news of the ICE raids in my home state of Mississippi, it horrified me—but I can’t say it surprised me. I come from Mississippi, where the struggle for unity and racial harmony has always been particularly tough and violent. For years in my home state of Mississippi, blacks have struggled to […]
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Four students shot at block party near Clark Atlanta University
Four college students were wounded when a gunman opened fire into a crowd of 200 people outside a library near Clark Atlanta University and then escaped in the chaos, authorities said. All four injured women were in stable condition after the gunfire, which happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. None of their injuries were life-threatening, […]
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issues statement regarding shooting near Clark Atlanta campus
Following a shooting Tuesday night at a block party near Clark Atlanta University’s Woodruff Library, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued her support to the students affected and assured the community that Atlanta Police would assist with campus officials. Four college students were wounded when a gunman opened fire into a crowd of 200 people […]