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ATLANTA – During a leadership summit hosted by the Technical College System of Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp enacted three pivotal workforce development bills on Monday. “Georgia, recognized as the premier business state, has experienced record job gr...
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Bishop T.D. Jakes declared on Sunday that Pastors Touré Roberts and Sarah Jakes Roberts will assume the role of senior pastors at The Potter’s House in Dallas, initiating a pivotal phase for the ministry he established nearly thirty years ago. This h...
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A thought-provoking sermon last Sunday led me to reflect on my own obituary. The story of dynamite's inventor, Alfred Nobel, who disliked his initial portrayal, prompted me to consider how I'd want to be remembered. Would my life reflect service to G...
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The Chicago Defender has announced its 2025 Men of Excellence honorees, recognizing outstanding African American men who are making significant impacts in business, community service, leadership, and the arts. This prestigious annual award celebrat...
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At the future site of the Bronzeville Trail, John E. Adams, CPA, envisions a transformative project for a historic Chicago neighborhood. As the Bronzeville Trail Task Force’s leader, he highlights progress, including a pivotal feasibility study and a...
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On April 24, the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival presented the premiere of *The Games in Black & White*, a documentary exploring the origins of the 1996 Olympic Games at the Rialto Center for the Arts. Festival director Chris Escobar emphasized...
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On Sunday, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock gathered with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker at the U.S. Capitol, opposing Congressional Republicans' proposed cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Promising tax c...
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Washington, DC (CNN) — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker staged a sit-in at the US Capitol, marking the latest Democratic resistance against President Donald Trump's agenda amid constituent pressure. With backdrop discussi...
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(CNN) — Pope Francis' funeral offered a poignant farewell for millions of Catholics and an opportunity for global leaders to interact amid pressing diplomatic tensions. Over 250,000 attendees, including 55 heads of state, filled St. Peter’s Square. A...
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Shedeur Sanders's unexpected downturn in the 2025 NFL Draft stemmed from personal biases rather than athletic performance. His late selection felt like a warning: a reminder that a confident, successful Black quarterback must adhere to unspoken rules...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson joined residents and community leaders in West Woodlawn to celebrate Arbor Day with a tree-planting event that underscored a bigger mission: expanding Chicago’s urban canopy where it’s needed most. Hosted by Blacks in Green, an...
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At Major Adams Community Center on Saturday, healing was facilitated through creative expression and athletics. The Noah’s Arc Foundation, in collaboration with the Ladies of the Arc—mothers who have endured loss due to gun violence—conducted worksho...
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Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, along with Commissioner Tara Stamps and Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker, visited two renovated homes in Maywood, enhanced by volunteers in collaboration with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago. This initiative, a...
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During a recent town hall in Marietta, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff lauded the efforts of the CDC, stressing public health’s urgency amidst criticisms of the agency's funding cuts. Discontented constituents voiced their concerns, demanding accountability...
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The 2025 NFL Draft culminated with significant excitement as 600,000 fans gathered at Lambeau Field, witnessing 257 players being selected. Notably, the Atlanta Falcons picked Georgia standout Jalon Walker at 15th, marking a victorious end to their p...