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The Gathering Spot and CNP honor the 100th birthday of author James Baldwin

“James Baldwin & Atlanta,” a community discussion produced by The Counter Narrative Project (CNP), featured Charles Stephens and Kimberly Latrice Jones (not shown) speaking about Baldwin’s enduring influence. Photo by Noah Washington/The...

Noah Lyles takes the Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash by the slimmest of margins

Saint-Denis, France (CNN) —& An American is once again the world’s fastest man. Noah Lyles earned that title and the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter dash by the slimmest of margins – just five-thousandths of a second – on Sunday night outsi...

Your Voice: What’s one restaurant or eatery in Metro Atlanta that you would recommend?

Baratunde Cola Inman Park “I actually work right down the street from here in the West End. I’m the CEO of a company called Carb Ice, and the number one place to go is Bread and Butterfly in Inman Park. And you’ve got to get t...

She’s On Her Way: The People-Powered Rise of Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris launches her presidential bid with unprecedented fundraising success and a groundswell of diverse grassroots support, echoing the organizing power of Barack Obama’s historic campaigns (Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore, Flickr). Vice Pr...

Triple jump champion Thea LaFond on winning Dominica’s first Olympic medal: ‘It’s a really big deal’

By Andrew DampfAP Sports WriterSAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sometimes, all it takes is one athlete.In March, triple jumper Thea LaFond was the only representative of her tiny Caribbean nation, Dominica, at world indoors.She won the gold medal.Thea Lafo...

Tropical Storm Debby expected to rapidly strengthen to a Category 1 hurricane and could bring historic rainfall to Southeast

(CNN) —Tropical Storm Debby is now forecast to rapidly intensify into a hurricane before it makes landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region and bring potentially historic amounts of rainfall to parts of the Southeast, due to near-record warm waters in th...

Simone Biles spent years working on her mental health after Tokyo. It’s made her an unstoppable force in Paris.

Paris (CNN) —& The last few years of therapy and mental health work have turned Simone Biles into one of the most unstoppable forces in& Paris& during these& Summer Olympics. With an absolute blow-away performance in the vault, Bi...

The Great Generational Divide and A Path Forward. Together.

For ages, generational differences have been the root cause of many raging debates in America. In the same spirit of parental-child conflicts, these cultural clashes of the generations tend to be an indication of changing values that are foundationa...

Noah Lyles pulls out Olympic 100 by five-thousandths of a second

Noah Lyles, of the United States, reacts ahead of his men’s 100-meters semifinal at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) By Eddie PellsAP National Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — N...

Sha’Carri Richardson’s comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to St. Lucia

Julien Alfred, of Saint Lucia, celebrates after winning the women’s 100-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 3, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)By Eddie PellsAP National Writer SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — There...

Black athletes shine at 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympic games are officially underway as Black athletes from across the globe continue to show off their skill and prowess in a range of disciplines, including Nyjah Huston in street skateboarding, Lauren Scruggs in fencing and...

Commentary: Kamala Harris bags major climate justice endorsement

By Willy BlackmoreWord in BlackThere has been a wave of endorsements big and small for Vice President Kamala Harris since President Joe Biden announced that he would not run for reelection this year.& Some were very quick in coming, like Biden’s...

Kheemerfest Marks 4th Year with Star Performances and Community Spirit

BJ The Chicago Kid performing at Kheemerfest 2024 (Photo Credit: Ethan Davis). By Ethan Davis On a recent Saturday, the 4th annual Kheemerfest was held right next to Grace Temple MB Church in Dolton, Illinois. Chicago artists BJ The Chicago Kid, The...

Kamala Harris Dismisses Trump’s Attack On Her Black Identity

Photo: Getty Images Vice President Kamala Harris has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s attack on her racial identity. On Wednesday (July 31), Harris appeared at a rally in Texas, where she reacted to Trump’s appearance at the Na...

Commentary: A guide to achieving successful outcomes in custody cases

By Nancy GrimmSpecial to the AFRO Preparing for a custody proceeding can be overwhelming and scary. Here are several steps to make the process easier.& (Photo courtesy Unsplash / Humphrey Muleba) Once you have filed or been served with a complain...