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Republican National Convention Day 2: New Mavericks

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds (above, talking with media) was one of many Black Republican politicians on hand for the “New Mavericks” event hosted by the Black Republican Mayor’s Association on Tuesday afternoon in Milwaukee....

Greenwood Whiskey: Honoring the legacy of Black Wall Street with exceptional spirits

Greenwood Whiskey founders (left to right) Che Bailey, Sheldon Johns Harris, James Roach “KG” Gordon. Photo submitted by Greenwood Whiskey Greenwood Whiskey pays homage to one of the most significant and historically rich African Amer...

Black Business Profile: Greenwood Whiskey

Greenwood Whiskey pays homage to one of the most significant and historically rich African American neighborhoods in the United States, the Historic Greenwood District aka “Black Wall Street” located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Founded by Che Bailey, Sheldon...

DTLR and New Balance brighten summer with sneaker launch

Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice The temperature was 93 degrees, the sun was out, and the kids were at play. Not even the heat could keep people away from DTLR’s Camp Creek location for the launch of New Balance’s latest release, the Ge...

Morehouse College President announces retirement, national search for 13th president to begin

Morehouse College announced the retirement of Dr. David A. Thomas as president, effective June 30, 2025.“Record-breaking” defines Thomas’s tenure at the college. Its innovative and impactful work has garnered international attention and partnerships...

Grandma Back Home After She Was Arrested Over 2 Bullets In Turks & Caicos

Photo: Getty Images A Florida grandmother is back home after she was arrested in Turks and Caicos for having two bullets in her luggage while trying to travel back to the U.S., PEOPLE reports. Sharitta Grier was visiting Turks and Caicos with her d...

Florida Grandmother Returns Home After She Was Arrested For Having 2 Bullets In Turks & Caicos Inside Her Luggage

A Florida grandmother is back home after she was arrested in Turks and Caicos for having two bullets in her luggage while trying to travel back to the U.S., PEOPLE reports. Sharitta Grier was visiting Turks and Caicos with her daughter for a s...

Republican National Convention night 1: ‘America is not a racist country’

MILWAUKEE — After Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene took the stage on night one of the Republican National Convention the next three speakers were all Black men. Current Lt. Governor of North Carolina Mark Robinson, Texas Congressman Wesley Hunt,...

Hoods & Headspace: Three South Dallas Orgs Team Up to Teach Boys Auto Care & Mental Wellness

In an effort to empower young minds and foster a sense of self-reliance, three local organizations in South Dallas recently joined forces to form a wraparound resource collaborative. This Saturday, the collaborative hosted its inaugural event, It Tak...

Chris Brown delivers unforgettable performance at 11:11 Tour in Atlanta

Sunday night, Chris Brown brought his highly anticipated 11:11 Tour to State Farm Arena in Atlanta, delivering an unforgettable performance. Opening the show was Muni Long, who got the arena ready with her vocals and engaging performance, performing...

Chris Brown delivers an unforgettable performance at the 11:11 Tour in Atlanta

Republican National Convention Day 1: Protests and proclamations

A rally took place just a few miles form where former U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance accepted nominations from the Republican Party on day one of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Donnel...