The unemployment rate for African American workers has never been lower — another sign of the strength of the economy. Still, at 6.8 percent, black unemployment remains well above the rate for white people, at 3.7 percent. That disparity is deeply rooted and a continuing cause of concern for economists and advocates. Take Columbia, Missouri. […]
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Why do Blacks allow the mainstream media to choose their leaders?
I am fond of saying, “weak people take strong positions on weak issues.” There is no better example of this than the embarrassing behavior of the weak Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and the National Urban League (NUL). These groups have all feigned righteous indignation about […]
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Black Economic Forecast for 2018: Fight back with the Dollar and the Vote
Galvanizing people to spend money with Black-owned businesses, make deposits in Black-owned banks and voting for a mid-term election result that would cause Black Caucus members and Democrats to chair U. S. House and Senate Committees are the necessary keys to maximize Black economic growth this year, according to top financial experts. “The year 2018 […]
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Viola Davis’ powerful speech for Women of Color at the Women’s March
Viola Davis told attendees of the Women’s March in Los Angeles, California, to know that time’s up on overlooking women of color in mainstream feminist movements. The “How To Get Away With Murder” actress gave a powerful Saturday speech in which she began with a history lesson in Jim Crow laws and the black, Latinx and Native […]
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Senate-House divide on immigration in spotlight after shutdown fight
For veterans of immigration reform, it’s déja vu all over again. And it could spell another disappointment for lawmakers who have long sought a compromise on the issue. In the wake of the government shutdown, which Democrats in the Senate agreed to end in exchange for a vague commitment to debate immigration on the Senate […]
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Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors signs her new book
Patrisse Cullors is an artist, organizer, and freedom fighter from Los Angeles, CA. Cofounder of Black Lives Matter and founder of Dignity and Power Now, she is also a performance artist, Fulbright scholar, popular public speaker, and an NAACP History Maker. She’s received many awards for activism and movement building, including being named by the Los Angeles Times as a Civil Rights Leader for the […]
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Clark Atlanta alumna Valeisha Butterfield Jones nabs top spot with Google
Google has promoted Valeisha Butterfield Jones to head its global women and Black community engagement initiative, Black Enterprise reported. Before this promotion, she was in charge of Black community engagement. This added role of guiding the company’s female growth effort comes as the tech giant and the industry struggle to find ways to achieve diversity. “I met one-on-one with […]
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Google will let you mute those annoying ads that stalk you
Google is letting you mute those super annoying ads that stalk you around the web. On Thursday, the tech giant introduced a tool that will block ads for items you’ve checked out on other sites but didn’t buy. For example, this may include a pair of sunglasses or snow boots sitting in your online shopping […]
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In a new interview, Oprah addresses running for president
Oprah Winfrey is downplaying her interest in a presidential run in a new interview, saying she doesn’t “have the DNA” for a run. “I’ve always felt very secure and confident with myself in knowing what I could do and what I could not,” Winfrey explained to InStyle Magazine. “And so it’s not something that interests me. […]
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Consumer Report: Skin color, not credit risk, tied to auto finance
Nationwide, auto loans represent the third highest category of consumer debt. And according to new research, the color of your skin has a lot to do with how much debt is incurred. Discrimination in Auto Lending, authored and published by the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), found that despite federal laws banning credit discrimination by […]
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Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors pours soul into new memoir
In 2013, there were three. Before Eric Garner. Before Michael Brown. Before Jordan Davis. Before Sandra Bland. Before Philando Castille. Before Alton Sterling. Before Tamir Rice. Before Charleena Lyles. Before Deborah Danner. Before so many others. Before all these tragic deaths, there was the outrage of the acquittal of George Zimmerman, an overzealous neighborhood watch […]
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Mayor Bottoms proposes legislation to eliminate cash bond
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Wednesday that her administration has proposed legislation to eliminate cash bonds to secure release from the City of Atlanta Detention Center following an arrest for violation of city ordinances. Criminal justice reform, including cash bail reform, has long been a key priority for Mayor Bottoms and was a centerpiece of […]
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2018 App Roundup: The ultimate guide to some of today’s most useful aps
Most of us couldn’t survive a day without our mobile devices. After all, they’re no longer just handheld phones – they’re fitness trackers, schedulers, payment machines and so much more. However, a smartphone is only as good as the apps it employs. But The Atlanta Voice has you covered. We’ve rounded up the best apps to […]
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2018 Senior Bowl: Can the Falcons address their needs in Mobile?
Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn would much rather install his game plan for Super Bowl LII instead of evaluating talent at the 2018 Senior Bowl. However, he and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff have a plethora of needs they must fill as they head into the offseason. Atlanta currently holds the 26th pick in the […]
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IN FOCUS: Chandon Sullivan
The 2018 Senior Bowl provides players from smaller colleges an opportunity to practice in front of and interview with scouts, coaches and member of National Football League clubs. One of those players is Georgia State’s Chandon Sullivan. He is the first Panthers player to be invited to the Senior Bowl. The four-year starter will also […]