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Bakery Loses Thousands After Tesla Cancels Black History Month Pie Order

Photo: Getty Images A Black-owned bakery in San Jose has lost thousands of dollars after Tesla canceled a large pie order that the company placed for a Black History Month event, per NBC Bay Area. Voahangy Rasetarinera, the owner of The Giving Pies...

A Bakery Lost Thousands Of Dollars After Tesla Cancels Huge Order For Black History Month

‘Gramps Graduates’: 106-Year-Old Man Receives Honorary High School Diploma

Photo: @birdeebird (TikTok) A Black centenarian received an honorary diploma from a South Carolina high school this past weekend. Over a hundred people showed up to watch 106-year-old Fred Allen Smalls accept the honor from Georgetown High School o...

Terrific Story Of 106-Year-Old Grandfather Receiving Honorary High School Diploma

A Black centenarian received an honorary diploma from a South Carolina high school this past weekend. Over a hundred people showed up to watch 106-year-old Fred Allen Smalls accept the honor from Georgetown High School on February 16, according...

Bob Marley, One Love Film: A Cinematic Triumph Transforming Lives and Communities Across Jamaica and Beyond

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In an exclusive interview with the Black Press of& America’s Let It Be Known morning show, Ziggy Marley, the son of reggae legend Bob Marley, opened up about the...

Thanks to Biden, 153K More People Kiss Student Debt Goodbye

By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black As promised, this week the Biden-Harris administration& canceled student loan debt for borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan. The income-driven rep...

Dallas ISD’s pandemic plan to connect students didn’t work, new cheaper plan is now in effect

By Sujata Dand Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Almost three years ago, we told you about& Dallas ISD’s innovative plan& for students to access high-speed internet access at home by creating a private wireless network. The $4.5...

Quinn Minute – Finding a career

by Rix Quinn I’m jealous of people who find their life’s work early. For some, the discovery starts in elementary school. Ray was a very likable, outgoing guy. He got along well with everybody, including the teachers. The rest of us tried to stay und...

Dolton Trustees Approve Resolution for Federal Investigation of Mayor Tiffany Henyard

Dolton trustees approved a resolution calling for a federal investigation into Tiffany Henyard, the flashy, self-proclaimed “Super Mayor” of the South Suburban Chicago village. The special session was held at a Dolton Park District facili...

With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre is finally breaking free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it

Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, at the 66th Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images by William Nash, Middlebury On Super Bowl Sunday, Beyoncé released two country songs – “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” – that elic...

Fox News Host Suggests Trump Will Win Over Black Voters With New Sneakers

Photo: Getty Images A Fox News host is facing backlash for suggesting that former President Donald Trump will win over Black America with his new sneakers ahead of the 2024 election. According to TMZ, Fox News’ Raymond Arroyo said Trump’...

The A is for amour: United’s French defender Tristan Muyumba is settling in quite well in his new home

Atlanta United defender Tristan Muyumba at the team’s training grounds, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice MARIETTA, Ga.- On a cool and slightly overcast Tuesday morning, Atlanta United players made their way throu...

The Atlanta Voice – February 23, 2024

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Artists Melissa A. Mitchell wants to leaving a lasting legacy

Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice Born and raised in Miami, fine artist Mitchell moved to Atlanta in 2007 after graduating from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). Following the passing of her father, Michael A. Mitchel...

Artist Melissa A. Mitchell desires to leave a lasting legacy

Born and raised in Miami, fine artist Melissa A. Mitchell moved to Atlanta in 2007 after graduating from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). Following the passing of her father, Michael A. Mitchell, in 2010, a desire to leave a la...