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Can For-Profit Education Be Excellent? It Can and It Is.

Despite ongoing criticisms and misconceptions, for-profit institutions are providing vital services, particularly in underserved communities. From healthcare to technology, these schools are helping solve critical societal challenges like the nursing...

The Power of Knowing That You Know

You know, there is a phrase many of us take for granted, and many of us, including me, do not have a clue where it came from. We do, however, believe it as fact. “Knowledge is power.” Sound familiar? As we navigate life, it sometimes appears that the...

What are voters looking for?

A woman cheers during a Kamala Harris rally in Greensboro, North Carolina on Thursday, Sept. 12. Photo by Julia Beverly/The Atlanta VoiceAt a small restaurant in the Summerhill section of Atlanta, Opal Williams, a boomer and Atlanta native, made her...

Your Voice: In the wake of what happened at Apalachee High School, what do you want to see the politicians do about shootings in the public schools of Georgia?

Nolan Peters Stone Mountain “What I would like to see politicians do when it comes to school shootings is, primarily, I want to see them stop pushing the narrative that guns are the issue when it comes to these shootings. I want to see them stop...

Photos: Georgia Reception at the CBC’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Black Caucus is made up of mostly African-American members of the United States Congress. This year, the theme of their 53rd Annual Legislative Conference was “From Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices...

Here’s What We Know About Justin Robinson’s Fatal Police Shooting

Photo: GoFundMe Activists are calling for justice in the death of Justin Robinson, a 26-year-old violence interrupter who was killed by D.C police, CNN reports. Robinson, 26, was fatally shot on Sept. 1 after police responded to reports of a car cr...

Unveiling the Extraordinary: “BEYOND THE DOOR” Stage Play Promises a Theatrical Revolution

The Beverly Arts Center proudly presents& BEYOND THE DOOR, a transformative stage play directed by the nine-time Jeff Award recipient E Faye Butler. The show, which will debut Sept. 13-15, 2024, is a story that reflects the raw and personal story...

Biden Hosting First-Of-Its-Kind Black Excellence Brunch At White House

Photo: Getty Images President Joe Biden is bringing brunch and Black excellence to the White House. According to reports, Biden is set to host a “Brunch in Celebration of Black Excellence” on the South Lawn at the White House. The first...

JPMorganChase Helps Expand Access to Affordable Housing in Chicago’s South and West Sides with Multimillion Dollar Commitment

& Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker joins Kevin Goldsmith, managing director of community development tax credits and intermediaries lending at JPMorganChase (left), at a press conference on Sept. 10, 2024 announcing the firm has committed a new $1...

‘Representation Matters’: White House hosts Celebration of Black Excellence Brunch on South Lawn

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The St. Augustine Gospel Choir was dressed in black robes with green and red stripes down the right side. Established in 1977, the world-renowned choir didn’t have to make too long of a trip to the White House balcony o...

IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Soul Icon Frankie Beverly Passes Away at 76

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Frankie Beverly, the iconic frontman of the soul, R&B, and funk band Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, has died at the age of 76. His family confirmed the news in a dev...

Speaker Mike Johnson’s next steps on government funding fight could determine whether he gets to keep leading the House GOP

(CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson has a decision to make.With the election looming and another government funding deadline just around the corner, the speaker must find a way in the next several days to both govern for the country, avoid a shutdown that c...

41st Annual UNCF Chicago Walk for Education Celebrates Major Success

Many gathered at Burnham Park for a day of walking, running, and biking to support historically Black colleges and universities (Photo Credits: Ronnita Dumas). Chicago’s Burnham Park was filled with energy and enthusiasm on Saturday, Sept. 7, a...

Springfield Haitians Face Racist Attacks Following Trump, Vance Comments

Photo: Getty Images Haitian families in Springfield, Ohio say they are under attack following false claims spread by former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance. According to the Haitian Times, some Haitian families kept their child...

Riding for Freedom: MARTA hosts John Lewis bus unveiling

Photo by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta VoiceThe Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) and the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation hosted a special bus unveiling and voter registration drive honoring late Civil Rights icon and MARTA advoca...