After the cancellation of Lee Daniels’ FOX series “Star,” the internet called for Daniels to shop the show to the other networks, and he listened. Unfortunately, his calls have gone unanswered. He revealed on social media that he was able to persuade another major network to pick up the series. “Thank you guys for loving Star! I’m at […]
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Affordable Care Act linked to reduction in racial disparities in the care of cancer patients
A report released Sunday shows that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is not the scourge that Republicans make it out to be. In fact, the report found that the ACA is linked to a reduction in racial disparities in the care of cancer patients and to earlier diagnoses and treatment of ovarian cancer. The report […]
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appoints new deputy chief operations officer, director of emergency preparedness
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the appointment of two key operational executives. Jestin Johnson has been named the City’s deputy chief operating officer and Felipe Den Brok has been named the director of the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness. “I am proud to welcome Jestin and Felipe to the team. They both have a commitment […]
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Buttigieg says increased federal funding for HBCUs is “restorative justice”
Thursday afternoon, South Bend, Indiana mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg (BOO’-tuh-juhj) admitted to the assembled press that Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams should be governor of the state. “Stacey Abrams ought to be the governor of Georgia,” Buttigieg said to applause at the Democratic National Committee’s African American Leadership Summit in Atlanta. “When racially […]
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Election 2020: Up-and-coming GOP star announces campaign for Michigan Senate seat
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republican businessman John James of Michigan announced Thursday that he will challenge first-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Gary Peters in 2020 in a key state for President Donald Trump’s re-election chances. James, a 37-year-old African American combat veteran and CEO of an automotive logistics company in Detroit, lost to longtime Sen. Debbie […]
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As Trump takes British vacation, Democrats continue to weigh impeachment option
WASHINGTON (AP) — The political clock is a significant factor in whether majority House Democrats launch any impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. There’s increasing pressure on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to at least start an impeachment inquiry into whether Trump obstructed special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. Pelosi is resisting for a number of reasons. […]
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Partnership for Southern Equity to host ‘Just Opportunity’ summit at Morehouse College
The Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE) and its Just Opportunity Circle will address issues related to income inequality, economic mobility and widespread poverty at its inaugural Just Opportunity Summit, June 20-21, at Morehouse College. According to its founder and chief equity offer Nathaniel Smith, PSE and its partners believe that the summit can realize a […]
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Atlanta doctor Randy Hines II hosts book signing for medical thriller, “Appendicitis”
Dr. Randy Hines II officially launched his medical thriller, “Appendicitis,” in a book-signing event during Black Writers’ Weekend on Thursday, June 6. Hines is a board-certified family medicine physician with a private practice just outside of Atlanta. Hines’ book, “Appendicitis” features the story of Daniel James, a 28-year-old engineer and recent resident of Louisville, Kentucky, who […]
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Mexico beats Venezuela in Tata’s return to Atlanta
Even though Mexico had several star players missing from the starting XI against Venezuela, manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino was able to get the best out of the selection, as they beat Venezuela 3-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday night. It was the first time Martino has returned to Atlanta since hoisting the MLS Cup with Atlanta […]
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THE RULES OF THE GAME: Rapper T.I., Andrew Young exchange big ideas at second Global Hope Forum
Perhaps it was apropos that Atlanta’s own “King of the South” served as the final keynote speaker among a panel at John Hope Bryant’s second HOPE Global Forums, an annual event that uses dialogue featuring international thought leaders to cultivate a more inclusive economy. Rap mogul and label boss Clifford “T.I.” Harris had just recently […]
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Smith: ‘It’s time to fill the income gap’
Whenever we see more cranes added to the city skyline, hear about another public works project that promises to alleviate traffic while creating more traffic in the meantime, or read about another company calling Atlanta home or leaving the city because of another questionable bill from the General Assembly, we always hear about how many […]
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Georgia Power customers to see credits applied to their June bills
The second of three credits—totaling around $96 million—associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will be applied directly to Georgia Power customers’ bills during the month of June. The credits are a result of the reduction in Georgia Power’s federal corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent. As a result […]
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Obama production company reveals slate of upcoming projects
Higher Ground Productions, Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s production company in partnership with Netflix, has unveiled an initial slate of projects that include adaptations of Michael Lewis’ “The Fifth Risk,” a Frederick Douglass biopic and a period drama set in the fashion world penned by Callie Khouri. The content comprises a range of scripted and […]
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Rihanna becomes the world’s wealthiest female musician
“Talk That Talk” was a hit record that rang off in nightclubs and dance floors around the world eight years ago. However, Rihanna’s business acumen can be dedication to another hit record, “Work!” The become the wealthiest female musician in the world. Her portfolio is valued at $600 million, according to a report by Forbes […]
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AMC to rethink Georgia filming if abortion law takes effect
The network behind a show that’s become synonymous with Georgia says it will “reevaluate” its activity in the state if a new abortion law goes into effect. “The Walking Dead” is an economic powerhouse and brings streams of tourists to the Georgia towns where it has been filmed. A statement from AMC Networks calls the […]