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In collaboration with South Fulton Arts, Atlanta's own Dalyla Nicole is set to host a launch celebration for HTD & Company, a comprehensive creative resource hub for artists and entrepreneurs, on Juneteenth. Nicole, a versatile theatre artist—per...
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Affordable housing has become a prominent discussion point as metropolitan Atlanta municipalities align with current Mayor Andre Dickens’ vision for offering residents housing options they can afford. The cost of living in the Atlanta metro area is a...
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On June 12, California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber engaged in a panel discussion at the Public Policy Institute of California’s (PPIC) 2025 Speaker Series in Sacramento, focusing on enhancing civic education and engagement statewide. By June...
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Ananda Lewis, once hailed as MTV's reigning star VJ in the 1990s, mingled with iconic figures like Prince and Shaquille O’Neal. Her magnetic influence earned her the title of “the hip-hop generation’s reigning ‘It Girl’” from The New York Times. In r...
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Reflecting on the moment I settled one of many student loan payments, I can vividly recall the years spent laboring under a mountain of debt. Amidst escalating interest rates, I developed a firm resolve: to avoid unnecessary debt at all costs. Howeve...
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The UK-based organization Women in Sport proudly advocates its motto, “Because women and girls belong.” Recognizing the critical issue of inclusivity for Black girls in athletics, the organization conducted extensive research culminating in last mont...
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Juneteenth celebrations are experiencing significant reductions this year due to financial constraints, as businesses and municipalities reassess their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Canceled federal grants and a pi...
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One hundred sixty years ago, enslaved individuals in Galveston, Texas, discovered their freedom following the end of the Civil War and two years post-President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. This moment birthed the Juneteenth holiday, a...
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In the second matchup of their opening series, the Atlanta Braves faced off against the New York Mets, concluding with another victory for Atlanta, who triumphed 5-0 in front of a packed house of 39,926 fans. Scheduled for Thursday, the series finale...
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Cardi B has aligned herself with a rising wave of musicians expressing anxiety over the stringent immigration policies enforced by the Trump administration. However, the Grammy-winning artist clarifies that her quietude is not rooted in indifference;...
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Tributes have been flooding in for Ananda Lewis, the iconic MTV VJ and celebrated host of BET’s Teen Summit, following her passing at the age of 52. Beloved BET personality and radio DJ Donnie Simpson expressed his sorrow, stating, “I just learned of...
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Juneteenth, acknowledged as the newest federal holiday in the United States, serves as a significant moment for historical reflection and the celebration of emancipation. Established when President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan measure in 2021, the d...
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Authorities at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago emphasize the necessity of evaluating new fathers for psychological challenges, acknowledging the growing body of research that highlights the pivotal role fathers play in child...
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Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack, often referred to as Dr. Jack, candidly shares the transformative journey that has shaped his career. Currently serving as the inaugural Faculty Director of the Boston University Newbury Center, he also holds the position of...
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New York, NY – On Juneteenth, marking June 19, 1865, when federal forces enforced the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. emphasizes the critical importance of grasping the extensive global and generational ramifications of...