By Jae Nash / The Atlanta Voice The journey of being widowed at a young age can be an unimaginable hardship for any woman. But Tanisha Mackin isn’t just any woman. The mother of two, who was widowed at the age of 31 seven years ago, has overcome that hardship and has faced even more, head-on, steadfast […]
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The American flag is drenched with the blood of black citizens
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Newswire I am not sure why the national anthem and the so-called American flag are part of our nation’s sports pageantry. Before 2009, while the national anthem was played, sports gladiators were not required to suit up, stand up, and put their hands to their hearts; and why should they? The […]
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59 dead, 500+ wounded after Oct. 1 Las Vegas mass shooting
Associated Press The motive behind the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history remained a mystery as police sought to learn more about the apparent “lone wolf” gunman who opened fire on tens of thousands of concertgoers from the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas hotel. At least 59 people were killed and more than […]
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The ‘Queen of All Media’ introduces new mobile app
By Stan Washington / The Atlanta Voice Fans of entertainers and performers are more demanding than ever. Their loyalty can dissipate quicker than it takes President Trump to send out his second tweet of the day. The “Queen of All Media” TV talk show host Wendy Williams is fully aware that if you don’t keep fans […]
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Morehouse alumnus Randall Woodfin elected mayor of Birmingham
Staff Report Morehouse College alumnus Randall Woodfin beat out seven-year incumbent William Bell to become the youngest mayor of Birmingham, Ala since 1893. Woodfin, a Birmingham native and 2003 graduate, studied political science at Morehouse and served as its Student Government Association president during his senior year. “Our city, our 23 communities, our 99 neighborhoods, […]
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Netflix faces lawsuit over original film ‘Burning Sands’
Staff Report Netflix is facing a lawsuit over “Burning Sands,” which tells its story in the backdrop of Howard University’s fraternity culture. Author Al Quarles Jr. is suing the streaming company for copyright infringement claiming that “Burning Sands” is based on his book with the same title, which was based on his own experience in […]
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‘Atlanta’ star Donald Glover makes Emmy history
Staff Report Donald Glover won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his acting in “Atlanta,” his second Emmy win of the night. He was also nominated for outstanding writing, and won a second trophy for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series for his work on “B.A.N.,” an experimental episode of […]
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Mayoral candidates graded by business group
Aman, Woolard top the list; Norwood, Fort opt not to participate in review By Stan Washington / The Atlanta Voice Ten of 12 Atlanta mayoral candidates received grades from a prominent group of nearly 36 nonprofit organizations and corporations either based in or with strong ties to Atlanta. Of those who participated in the review conducted […]
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We must take every opportunity to fight voter suppression
By Derrick Johnson | NNPA Newswire We all know the power of the vote. One person, one vote serves as the basic ethos and measurement of any democratic nation. Without true voter protection, integrity, and universal access, America’s light on the hill dims. Since Shelby V. Holder dismantled the Voting Rights Act, many southern states […]
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NAACP warns black passengers about traveling with American Airlines
(CNN Money) — The NAACP is warning African-American travelers to be careful when they fly with American Airlines. In an advisory late Tuesday, the organization said it has noticed “a pattern of disturbing incidents reported by African-American passengers, specific to American Airlines.” It said the incidents “suggest a corporate culture of racial insensitivity and possible racial bias” […]
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From Fat to Fit: A Woman’s Story to A Healthier Lifestyle
Being jobless, pregnant and overweight changed one woman’s life forever. Meet Che Haughton aka Che Inspires. Che is a transformational Health and Wellness coach who has lost over 160 pounds through mental healing, diet and exercise. It all started roughly seven years ago. Che was jobless, engaged to her daughter’s father, pregnant and the only […]
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Innovative new business center scheduled to open near H.E. Holmes station
A new innovative business and entrepreneur center, scheduled to open adjacent to MARTA’s H.E. Holmes rail station next year, has been touted as the first of its type in Georgia. The project, which will be called “iVillage at MLK,” will be constructed from 14 repurposed shipping containers and will offer 6,500 square feet of affordable […]