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In 2024, Atlanta News First highlighted the struggles of Evans Lee Jr.'s family after his death without a will, leading to property loss. This underscores the critical need for estate planning, especially in Black communities, to protect generational...
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Atlanta Contemporary’s Spring 2025 unveiling features nine exhibitions spotlighting diverse artists, including Courtney Brooks’ "Journey of a Black Girl" and Rosa Duffy’s "Tall and Wild Atlanta: 1984-1994." Brooks celebrates Black culture through fib...
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(CNN) — Zoe Saldaña dedicated her Oscar to her late grandmother, celebrating her best supporting actress win for "Emilia Pérez" at the 97th Annual Academy Awards. Proudly representing her Dominican heritage, Saldaña acknowledged her immigrant roots a...
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Struggling to focus on Jesus? We all face faith dry spells. Wandering minds and wavering beliefs can lead to spiritual turmoil. Before salvation, self-serving rationalizations prevailed. Now, acknowledging God, our thoughts, words, and actions are ac...
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Goodr partnered with Martin Luther King Jr. High School and City of Stonecrest to unveil The Lion’s Den Grocery Store, a complimentary grocery service in DeKalb County School District aiding students and families.
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Advocates argue DEI policies foster fairness and innovation, benefiting all. Trump’s executive order eliminating DEI in federal agencies faced backlash for undermining civil rights and economic equity. Critics, including the CBC, labor unions, and ci...
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Aaliyah Brown reports that over 100 student athletes from New Orleans universities attended a Super Bowl Unity Summit featuring Meek Mill and Robert Kraft. The event focused on combating hate faced by Black and Jewish communities. Athletes shared per...
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Super Bowl 2025 watch parties at Bertha's Place and Element 79 NOLA offered an electrifying experience as the Eagles battled the Chiefs. Enthusiastic fans reveled in delicious cuisine, refreshing beverages, and team spirit, celebrating touchdowns in...
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Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans. The event showcased New Orleans' musical heritage with Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle, and Ledisi. Kendrick Lamar headlined...
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Story and Photos by Gabrielle Cromwell Data News Weekly Contributor On Feb. 8, 2025, Grammy winner Jon Batiste hosted The Love Riot Festival at George Washington Carver High School, uniting locals and visitors for a celebration beyond Bourbon Street...
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The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) initiates a national campaign, addressing corporate abandonments of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Highlighting how Black Americans annually spend $2 trillion, NNPA emphasizes the importan...
