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Check It Out ...The Walmart Juneteenth controversy
by J. Pharoah Doss, For New Pittsburgh Courier In January 2021 headlines announced 20 must-have items from Walmart’s MLK day sale, and there were no complaints about the corporate exploitation of MLK day. Besides, Coretta Scott King always said MLK day wasn’t a Black holiday, it was
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Black Married Couple Empowering Today's Black Tech Leaders - Atlanta Tribune
Candice Matthews Brackeen and Brian Brackeen are General Partners at Lightship Capital, a firm investing in innovators, E-commerce, Artificial Intelligence, Healthtech, and more. They are the leaders behind Black Tech Week which aims to bring together some of the greatest innovators in
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James Earl Jones Theatre Dedication Ceremony - New York Carib News
VIP Attendees included NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Courtney B. Vance, Debbie Allen, Phylicia Rashad, Kenny Leon, The Shubert Organization President Robert Wankel, Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Tamara Tunie, Woodie King Jr. and more. (New York, NY) The
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10 Best Luxury Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Black-owned Businesses - Atlanta Tribune
Top 10 “Luxury” Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Black-owned Businesses By: Kiana Cateau Year after year, fathers remind us that they have everything. From the greatest family, to an obscene amount of watches, socks, ties, and cuff links galore-they have it all. We spend endless time marveling the idea
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Improving Representation in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials & Developing Better Medicines for All
The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly on communities of color, has been a painful reminder of the racial and ethnic disparities that have long existed in our country. In the United States, Black people tend to have higher rates of chronic and progressive conditions, such as
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Newark Symphony Hall poised to be the city’s musical gem again after $50M investment
Newark’s almost 100-year-old Symphony Hall is in the midst of a renaissance and wants the community to be part of it.
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Chadwick Boseman's Widow Speaks Out In 1st Interview Since His Death - Atlanta Tribune
Photo: Getty Images The wife of late Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman opened up about his life, legacy, and ailing health in her first interview since his death, per People. Ahead of the premiere of the Black Panther sequel, widow Simone Ledward Boseman sat down with Whoopi Goldberg, reflecting
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Lost But Not Forgotten: 90 Years Later: 'The Atlanta Daily World' Kept The Strickland Case Alive - Atlanta Tribune
On October 17, 1932, 52-year-old Denna Strickland, and her daughter, 25-year-old Estella Strickland, were killed by bailiff Sam Thompson in their home in Coweta County near Newnan, GA. Denna Strickland and her husband, Ector Strickland, had nine children including Estella Strickland. According to
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Atlanta Tribute Event to Honor Legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu - Atlanta Tribune
Local Leaders Come Together to Promote Tutu’s Legacy of Reconciliation through Humanity Leaders of Atlanta’s political, business, faith and academic communities will come together to honor the life, legacy and local impact of the iconic South African theologian and Nobel Peace Prize
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Clark Atlanta University launches the NCBCP Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Institute
By Sabryna Crutchfield  The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) partnered with Clark Atlanta University (CAU) to launch the NCBCP Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Institute for Leadership, Civic Engagement, Economic Empowerment & Social Justice Institute and Southern Regional Office (The
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Jazz in the Garden Featuring Tony Hightower - Atlanta Tribune
Hammonds House Museum Celebrates My View From Six Feet Exhibition with Outdoor Concert Hammonds House Museum continues Joe Barry Carroll’s My View From Seven Feet exhibition with jazz vocalist and songwriter, Tony Hightower, Sunday, September 18, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., at the museum’s outdoor
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Real Time Media CEO Hiram E. Jackson, Esteemed Panel Discuss the Importance of Black Journalism and Media - Atlanta Tribune
In a state of society where amplifying Black voices is vital, BIN: Black Information Network hosted 'Our Voices Must Be Heard' to discuss strengthening the Black perspective in today's media landscape. Held during the recent Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference in
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The Carr Report: Amazon stock split 20 for 1, Should I buy?
by Damon Carr, For New Pittsburgh Courier I recently received a call from a friend of mine. Normally when he calls, we discuss basketball. We’re both huge fans of basketball. When he said, “What’s up Damon, my mom just told me to buy Amazon stock. What do you think about Amazon stock?” He caught me
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Georgia Suspends Lane Closures over Fourth of July
To allow for an anticipated increase in Fourth of July weekend traffic congestion, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will suspend lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, July 1 at 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 5. While construction related lane
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Tyler Perry Reveals Why He Opened His Home To Meghan Markle & Prince Harry - Atlanta Tribune
Photo: Getty Images Tyler Perry is opening up about offering his home to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry after they stepped down from the throne. On Wednesday, Sept. 21, Perry appeared on Today and revealed why he opened his Los Angeles home to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped back as
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5 Best Honeymoon Destinations for Newlyweds and Lovers - Atlanta Tribune
St. Lucia, Paris, Iceland, and Dubai are top honeymoon destinations. Wedding season is in full swing as many lovebirds resume their wedding and honeymoon plans coming out of two years of pandemic restrictions. With an estimated 4.7 million weddings expected to take place in 2022 and 2023, according
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Russia Says No Deal Reached On Release Of Brittney Griner
Photo: Getty Images White House officials are frustrated that Russia has yet to give a substantive response to their proposed prisoner swap that would secure the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and jailed American Paul Whelan. On Wednesday (July 27), a senior administration official told CNN
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Continent Restaurant And Cigar Lounge Shares Caribbean, African Inspired Dishes At Private Food Tasting - Atlanta Tribune
Aliya Huey and Chef Scotley Innis recently held a private food tasting at their Continent Restaurant & Cigar Lounge in Atlanta. During the tasting, Chef Innis shared several dishes inspired by African and Caribbean cultures.  For starters, he presented Sushi Tacos which featured tempura fried sea
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Congressman John Lewis featured artist in new song NOW [video] - Atlanta Tribune
The late congressman John Lewis is the featured artist on a new song with multi-Grammy award-winning artist Lalah Hathaway and Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter, Juan Winans (of the acclaimed Gospel music family). John Lewis' voice is heard throughout their new song; the song is called NOW and
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National Voter Registration Day Coming Soon - Atlanta Tribune
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 20, 2022 The Fulton County Voter Education Outreach Team is traveling the county to encourage residents to get registered. On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Fulton County will join with thousands of other election officials across the country and
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Girls Inc. Atlanta Hosts Mental Health Workshop for Atlanta High School Students - Atlanta Tribune
GIRLS, INC ATLANTA AND WITHERITE LAW GROUP TO HOST MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP FOR ATLANTA HIGH STUDENTS ON NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS DAY The Atlanta-based law firm donated more than $75,000 over the last two years to fund program with Girls, Inc. of Atlanta to provide licensed therapists and mental
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Is child support an unfair burden on men? - Atlanta Tribune
by Damon Carr, For New Pittsburgh Courier Child support has been a recurring topic on my Facebook private group page. This is a hot topic in both hair salons and barber shops around the world. However, in both settings, the audience is either majority women or majority men. As a result in both
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Improving Health Outcomes through Equity and Access - Atlanta Tribune
Better access to healthcare equals better health outcomes. Biogen strives to increase access and address the barriers that patient populations face. Oftentimes, health outcomes depend on factors beyond the control of patients and their doctors. Disparities across age, gender, race, ethnicity and
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Men Wrongly Convicted In Malcolm X Murder To Receive $36 Million Settlement - Atlanta Tribune
Photo: Getty Images The city and state of New York have agreed to pay $36 million to two men who were wrongfully convicted and later exonerated in the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X, ABC News reports. Muhammad Abdul Aziz and the estate of Khalil Islam, who died in 2009, will receive $26 million
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Dwayne Ashley Talks the Art of Fundraising with Mark Hayes
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Why Black Students Thrive in Summer Camp
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School District Defends Plan To Lay Off White Teachers Ahead Of Minorities
By Black Information Network Minneapolis school district officials are defending their deal with the teachers' union to lay off white educators ahead of their less-senior minority peers as the policy faces backlash from GOP politicians and conservative activists. On Tuesday (August 16), Minneapolis
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The Clean Energy Economy: Will Blacks Get Left Behind In The Race To Green? - Atlanta Tribune
The Clean Energy Economy: Will Blacks Get Left Behind In The Race To Green? by Alan Hunt America continues to plod the course toward a clean energy nation – albeit glacially. Though hampered by an aging infrastructure and other factors, widespread clean energy – or power that does not, in its
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This Week In Black History September 21-27, 2022 - Atlanta Tribune
GEN. COLIN POWELL September 21 1872—John Henry Conyers becomes the first Black student at the U.S. Naval Academy. However, racism and often violent harassment forced him to leave the academy before he was able to graduate. 1905—The Atlanta Life Insurance Co. is established in Atlanta, Ga., and
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