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Red Clay State Park Opens New Interactive Exhibit About Cherokee People

Red Clay State Historic Park officials today opened a new interactive exhibit about the history of the Cherokee people. Through an artificial intelligence avatar, visitors to the exhibit can ask questions about the history, culture, and significa...

Pierre Highlights Saint Lucia’s Economic Growth, Inflation Relief

The Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) held its annual delegates conference on Sunday, when Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Economic Development, and the Youth Economy, Philip J. Pierre, provided fiscal updates highlighting the party’s performan...

Critics Pan Marsha Blackburn’s ‘Breaking China’ Commercial

Senator Marsha Blackburn’s latest campaign ad is generating more than just broken plates—it’s also sparking sharp online criticism. In the commercial, Blackburn theatrically smashes China plates to symbolize her stance against what she describ...

“Come out & Vote Early”: Martin Luther King III, Harris-Walz campaign hosts early voting event

“Today was an incredibly special and powerful day because as a mother of a 16-year-old who has progressively lost rights the day she was born, she and her peers have fewer rights than the day they were born,” Andrea Waters King said. Photo by Isaiah...

Hip-Hop Turns 50: A Historic Celebration at the 2024 Hip Hop Awards

The 2024 Hip Hop Awards delivered an unforgettable night as the world gathered to honor the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, a genre that has not only shaped the music industry but also transformed culture globally. This year’s awards show was a tr...

Guest Editorial: Black men and Kamala Harris

An interesting question has surfaced – Could Black men cause Kamala Harris to lose the election? This question generated a wide range of responses, most of them optimistically predicting that Kamala will prevail becoming the first female president. &...

Jamaican National Among Five People Charged For Illegal Drugs

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) conducted an operation within the Northern and Central Divisions. The operation involved police officers attached to the Special Operations Team, Traffic Enforcement Team, Crim...

Indy Health District launches, plans to improve neighborhood quality of life

City leaders and neighborhood associations gathered Monday morning to announce the launch of Indy Health District (IHD), a new nonprofit committed to addressing health inequities in Indianapolis’ near north side. The IHD was created in response t...

“Our Voices, Our Future, Our Choice:” Free & Just unveils mural honoring Amber Nicole Thurman, Candi Miller

Photo by Isaiah Singleton/The Atlanta VoiceFree & Just hosted a mural unveiling with local artist Danae Antoine in Decatur as part of its “Artists for Abortion Access” event series. Free & Just partnered with local artists, advocates, and lea...

American Academy of Arts & Sciences Tracks the Status of Humanities Degrees at HBCUs

A new report from the Humanities Indicators project at the American Academy of Arts & Sciences has examined trends in humanities degree completion at historically Black colleges and universities over the past 25 years. In 2022, HBCUs awarded 2,90...

St. Jude Hospital Addresses Surge In Emergency Admissions

St. Jude Hospital is experiencing an unprecedented surge in admissions to its Emergency Department (ED), resulting in significant pressures on staff and resources. To address this critical situation and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality p...

Cementing the legacy: NAATC’s 2024-25 season is here

The Naptown African American Theatre Collective (NAATC) is cementing its legacy this season. The Black equity theater company introduced its 2024-25 season, which features “Judy’s Life’s Work” by Loy A. Webb and “Stew” by Zora Howard, keeping in...

‘The Penguin’: A spoiler-free, mid-season review

“The Penguin,” starring Colin Farrell, is a masterful crime drama that has quickly captivated viewers with its distinctive take on one of DC Comic’s most iconic villains. Set in the murky, criminal underworld of Gotham, the show takes...

Redefining Urban Spaces: A unique blend of skate culture & community development

What began as an abandoned 17,000-square-foot warehouse filled with junk has transformed into a vibrant community hub. Photo by Lentheus Chaney/The Atlanta VoiceVillage Skate Park ATL, founded in 2021, was birthed from the community-driven endeavor o...

Trump jabs Harris while cooking & serving french fries at McDonald’s

Photo: Getty Images Former President Donald Trump served french fries at McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, jabbing Vice President Kamala Harris’ previous experience at the fast-food chain in the process. On Sunday (October 20), Trump appeare...