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Breakdancing Debuts at Paris Olympics, Showcasing Black Culture

Jeffrey Louis is one of three Team USA competitors in the Breakdancing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Photo Credit: Facebook). By Ashleigh Fields Black culture will now be on display across the globe as breakdancing debuts as a competitive s...

10 Black Athletes You Don’t Want To Miss At The 2024 Paris Olympics

With the 2024 Paris Olympics on the horizon, let’s turn our attention to some of the Black Olympians who are set to shine.& In 1924, Black athletes made their groundbreaking debut at the Paris Olympics, overcoming significant racial barriers. A...

Black Women’s Expo Announces Leadership Conference and Career Fair as Part of 2024 Line-Up

In a significant expansion of its offerings, the Black Women’s Expo (BWe NEXT) will introduce a Leadership Conference and Career Fair on the opening day of this year’s event. Scheduled for August 2, the conference will be held from 10 a.m. to 3...

Barack and Michelle Obama fully endorse Kamala Harris

(CNN) — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid in a video released Friday.“Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and to do everything we can to get you th...

Atlanta Open: Tiafoe pushed to third set in win over Karatsev, advances to quarterfinals

ATLANTA – Francis Tiafoe’s dominant serve helped him to an early lead against Aslan Karatsev in the final set. Tiafoe did not look back and went on to win the final set 6-3. Much anticipation and hype surrounded Tiafoe heading into th...

“Blink Twice” delves into the dark side of power and the perils of womanhood

Zoe Kravitz makes her directorial debut with the film “Blink Twice”. Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice “There’s something wrong with this place,” a line spoken by Alia Shawkat’s character Jess, accurately captures...

Zoe Kravitz makes directorial debut with “Blink Twice”

D.C. State Board of Education (SBOE) shows support for end of legacy admissions at District institutions

By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.comThe D.C. State Board of Education (SBOE) has endorsed a call to cut deference to donor families and halt legacy admissions in the District’s private and public colleges. During a July 14 public meeting,...

Mayor Bowser celebrates legacy of legendary civil rights leader John Lewis

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.comD.C. leaders gathered at the John A. Wilson Building on the evening of July 17 to celebrate the John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action. Lewis, who died on July 17, 2020, was well know...

The Atlanta Voice – July 26, 2024

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GE Tower tenants face poor living conditions amid renovations to preserve affordable housing

Tenants of& GE Tower, an apartment complex southwest of downtown Atlanta, held a press conference in the courtyard of the building Wednesday morning. The conditions at the apartments are described as deplorable by residents like Michelle Anderso...

Obama expected to endorse Harris soon, source says

Washington (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama is expected to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris soon and his team has been in touch with the campaign, a source told CNN.Obama and Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, have been in touch reg...

Chicago Sky Unveils Plans for State-of-the-Art Practice Facility to Open in 2026

Rendering of New Chicago Sky Practice Facility in Bedford Park (All Renderings Provided by the Chicago Sky). The Chicago Sky, in collaboration with the Village of Bedford Park, has unveiled plans for a cutting-edge WNBA performance center set to open...

TILA Studios celebrates grand opening of new gallery space at the Goat Farm

TILA Studios, a black women’s visual artist collective, recently celebrated the grand opening of its TILA Studios Gallery at the reimaged Goat Farm property. The celebration kicked off with When She Rests, She Blooms, the gallery’s first exhibition...

VP Kamala Harris gets presidential nod from Macon political and union leaders

Local Bibb County and Houston County political and union leaders held a press conference in support of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid in Macon Thursday morning. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice MACON – The...