Sculptor Ed Dwight is preparing to create a memorial to Civil Rights leader and media mogul Xernona Clayton, that visitors to Georgia can admire and residents here can take pride in. Dwight is designing an 8-foot bronze sculpture of Clayton that will be erected at Xernona Clayton Plaza in Downtown Atlanta. This honor will make […]
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, wife Jacqueline hospitalized for COVID
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a famed civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, and his wife, Jacqueline, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a statement Saturday. Jesse Jackson, 79, is vaccinated against the virus and received his first dose in January during a publicized event as he urged […]
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US Surgeon General: Full Covid-19 vaccine approval won’t just boost confidence. It’ll likely lead to new business requirements
With the “imminent” full approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine expected, more businesses will likely issue vaccine mandates to help prevent the Delta variant from sending the country further backward in this pandemic, doctors say. “For businesses and universities that have been thinking about putting vaccine requirements in place in order to create safer spaces for […]
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GOP congressman places blame on Trump admin for crisis in Afghanistan: ‘They set this up to fail’
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Sunday placed blame on the Trump administration for the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan, saying its 2020 agreement with the Taliban sowed the seeds for the US’ turbulent exit from the country. “Let’s keep in mind, (former Secretary of State) Mike Pompeo met with the Taliban. As Donald Trump was publicly […]
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EXCLUSIVE: Rev. Jesse Jackson Speaks About His and Wife’s Covid Diagnosis
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In an exclusive telephone conversation from his hospital bed on Sunday, August 22, the renowned civil rights leader expressed his ongoing support for vaccinations while explaining why his wife, Jacqueline, had not received the vaccine. “I have had both my shots,” Rev. Jackson said in the telephone call from Northwestern Memorial Hospital. […]
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Mazda MX-5 RF a Real Sports Car in Every Sense of the Word
DETROIT – The 2021 Mazda MX-5 is an enthusiast’s throwback. It is a two-seat sports car in a real sense of the words. We had the MX-5 RF; the RF stood for retractable fastback. In other words, the roof retracted into the tonneau cover in a relatively quick 13 seconds, creating a roadster. The car […]
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Johnson accounts for 4 TDs; Westlake earns first Corky Kell victory over Archer 29-14
The Westlake Lions began their 2021 football season by beating Archer 29-14 in the 2021 Corky Kell Classic. Lions quarterback R.J. Johnson led the way for the Tigers finishing with four total touchdowns (two rushing, two passing) and one interception. While much hype was around the Lions coming into the season, there were many questions […]
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First Afghan evacuees arrive in Germany in one of the largest airlift operations in history
A little girl in a gold sequined dress and sneakers can’t hide the huge smile on her face, as her temperature is checked upon arrival at the Ramstein US Air Base in southwestern Germany on Saturday. She is one of more than 2,000 evacuees who have arrived at the airbase from Kabul since Friday evening, […]
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As Covid-19 hospitalizations increase, a greater number of Americans are deciding to get vaccinated
With an alarming rise in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, more Americans have recently made the decision to get vaccinated than in the last six weeks. More than 1 million doses of the vaccine were reported administered Thursday, new US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data showed, marking the first time since early July for […]
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Westside Park Officially Opens, extends City of Atlanta’s Emergency Water Supply
A few days later than originally planned, Westside Park in the City of Atlanta officially opened Friday. The 280-acre park surpasses Piedmont Park’s 185-historical acres. On top of that, the park boasts another key attribute that many other parks can’t claim. It’s a quarry that now houses the largest emergency supply of water for the […]
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Congressman Hank Johnson announces 2021 Military Academy application process is now open to 4th district students
Wednesday, U.S. Congressman Hank Johnson of Georgia’s 4th Congressional district, announced that he is accepting applications from students seeking nominations and appointments to a U.S. Military Service Academy – Army, Air Force, Navy or Merchant Marines. “Putting forward nominations of Fourth District students for admission to the U.S. Military Academies is one of the most […]
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NFL-style clear bag policy goes into effect today at all Atlanta Public Schools sporting events
To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry into Atlanta Public Schools Athletic venues, the APS Office of Safety and Security will implement an Operational Clear Bag Procedure beginning August 20, 2021, that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums, gymnasiums, and other athletic fields. Prohibited items […]
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Crowell: 2020 Census, other research document a diverse nation under assault
As hundreds of civil rights advocates complete plans for a series of events across the country to heighten the need for new and stronger voting rights laws, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to hold a late August floor vote on an updated bill honoring the legacy of the late civil rights champion and […]
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Georgia Gov. Kemp goes after COVID restrictions amid surge
Georgia’s Republican governor issued an executive order Thursday that bans cities from requiring businesses to enforce local restrictions aimed at curbing the coronavirus pandemic, but what impact, if any, the measure would have on new mask requirements in Atlanta, Savannah and other cities was not clear. At a news conference announcing the order, Gov. Brian […]
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Spelman Says Agreement with Faculty Means In-Person Classes will Resume Monday
On the Spelman College campus, signs encouraging students to wear masks are scattered across the lawn. (Photo Credit: Bria Suggs/ The Atlanta Voice) Update 8/20/2021: Spelman College has announced that they have come to an agreement with the faculty council to restart face-to-face teaching. “Spelman faculty members have decided to return to in-person teaching effective […]