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Dorri McWhorter: From Chicago Roots to Leadership Heights

Born in Chicago and raised between Racine, Wisconsin, and the South Side, Dorri McWhorter was destined for leadership. Her passion for advocacy and communications started early. At just 11 years old, she wrote a letter to Santa Claus, urging him to &...

Most 18-year-old Texans aren’t signed up to vote despite a law requiring voter registration in high schools

By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune April 10, 2024 “Most 18-year-old Texans aren’t signed up to vote despite a law requiring voter registration in high schools” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan me...

To Help Black Teachers Thrive, Remove Outside Barriers

The non-profit Educate ME is providing aspiring teachers with financial assistance and mentorship to increase the Black teacher pipeline. In the Black community, from the time of enslaved ancestors to the founding of HBCUs, it’s a truism: Black t...

Atlanta United x HBCUs takes place this afternoon

Atlanta United will host HBCU night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during a match against the Philadelphia Union this afternoon at 3 p.m. Pre-match festivities will include a step dance performance and drumline performances by Clark Atlanta University...

Alabama Town Refuses To Allow Elections Or Let Black Mayor Serve: Lawsuit

Photo: Getty Images A small town in Alabama hasn’t held a political election in decades and white officials aren’t allowing its first Black mayor to exercise his duties, according to a lawsuit. The Legal Defense Fund recently filed a pr...

You Really Can’t Hide From God

You& know, it’s& pretty& hard& for& people& to& lead& with& their& weaknesses as opposed to showing off their perceived strengths. We all like to let the world see us in our best light.& It’s for other rea...

Homecoming: Offset’s first solo tour hits Atlanta

Offset (center) opened the show with “Say My Grace” featuring Travis Scott amongst a spectacle of smoke machines, strobe lights and backup dancers. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice Atlanta was the final tour stop for the U.S. leg of Offset’s...

On April 13, National Building Black Wealth Day: Helping More Than 100,000 Black Consumers Become Homeowners and Build Wealth

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) collaborates with the Church Of God In Christ, Inc. (COGIC) and other partner organizations to host National Building Black Wealth Day on April 13. In more than 100 cities across the United St...

Rico Wade, founder of Organized Noize, has passed away at 52

Rico Wade, one-third of the legendary production team Organized Noize and founding member of the Dungeon Family, has died. A cause of death has not been released at this time. Wade was 52.Wade was a pioneer, a trailblazer, and helped provide the soun...

Opinion: How Trump plans to win the presidency

While many Democrats still consider former President Donald Trump to be about pure chaotic improvisation and impulse, they should consider that his campaign team has put together a very clear roadmap as to how they intend to work different institutio...

April’s Alcohol Awareness Month: Insights from Illinois Liquor Control Commission

Imagine celebrating a joyful occasion such as a loved one’s 50th birthday party. What about going through the loss of a loved one while in despair? Life’s journey is a rollercoaster ride, and individuals often seek comfort or enjoyment th...

Public Memorial for Karen Yarbrough To Be Held Sunday at Rockefeller Chapel

A public memorial will be held this Sunday for Karen Yarbrough, the first woman and African-American to serve as Cook County Clerk.& Yarbrough passed away on Sunday, April 7 from an undisclosed illness.& Her service will be held at 3 p.m. o...

Black Grandmother Becomes First-Time Homeowner At 79

Photo: BlackNews.com A Black grandmother has officially become a homeowner at 79, KATV reports. Mae Bailey, a mother of 5, became a first-time homeowner in Little Rock, Arkansas with help from Habitat for Humanity. The organization’s central...

Bally’s Chicago Casino Revenue Surged 13.2% in March to $13M

In March, Bally’s Chicago Casino achieved significant milestones with a 13.2% increase in gross gaming revenue to $13,062,666 and a record-breaking attendance of 117,870, leading to over $2.5 million in tax revenue generated. “Our record-settin...

Cobb County commissioner Jerica Richardson runs for Congress in newly-created 6th District

Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson is running to represent the United States Congress out of the newly-created Sixth District. Richardson initially announced her intentions to run in September 2023. However, Richardson re-affirmed her decisi...