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Black History is NOW: William Blount

William Blount (above) has a passion for cities and the stories of how those cities came to be. He uses his drones to share the history of different cities in Georgia. Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice William Blount, 26, is seated at a bar,...

Dean Obeidallah: Trump is going to have to sell a lot of sneakers to pay his judgments

(CNN) —& Are you looking for a gold-colored pair of high-top sneakers that will show your devotion to former President Donald Trump?& Apparently, you’re not the only one. Just one day after being hit with a& $355 million& penalty...

Inside Kamala Harris’ quiet effort to break through the Biden campaign’s information bubble

Washington, DC (CNN) —& For some, it’s been a conversation off to the side at the White House congressional holiday party. Others have gathered at actress Eva Longoria’s house in Los Angeles.& Still more have& huddled on Air Force Two&am...

Not My Son’s “Every Step of The Way” Gala: A night of celebration and impact in Dallas

Brace yourself, Dallas! Not My Son (“NMS”), the unstoppable Black women-led non-profit powerhouse dedicated to dismantling city and national systems of oppression, is gearing up for its fourth annual gala, “Every Step of The Way.” This electrifying...

South Dallas will elect a new trustee this May

By Keri Mitchell Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Dallas ISD School Board President Justin Henry announced this week he will not seek reelection as the District 9 trustee, and a four-way race to replace him is underway.In& a lette...

Will Parents Be Incarcerated For The Actions And Decisions Of Their Children?

By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. I can say with certainty my parents gave me a foundation built on love. I always felt cared about and safe. They poured their humanity into me every day. Having a good name was important. Keeping a good name was even more...

The Chicago Teachers Union Is Pushing to Green its Public Schools

Teachers and students in Chicago’s public schools are working to bring the Green New Deal to school buildings and classrooms. By Willy Blackmore Kevin Moore, a social studies teacher at George Washington High School in Chicago’s South Side, has a fut...

Rolling Out Celebrates Black History Month with RIDE CON AI Lab

Rolling 0ut’s RIDE CON AI Lab is set to immerse attendees in the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence at Morehouse College on Feb. 23 and Feb. 24. The event, which coincides with Black History Month and promises to cover a range of topics,...