Former president and current presidential candidate who attempted to disrupt the election process in Georgia following his 2020 loss in the state has already filed multiple lawsuits contesting the state’s early voting process. Most recently campaign organizers and Republican supporters filed a 21-page lawsuit in Savannah, arguing that county offices illegally collected early voting ballots […]
There are certain moments in American history that changed the nation for the better, or worse. The first enslaved Africans arrived in this country in Jamestown, Virginia in 1619 and Massachusetts was the first colony to officially legalize slavery in 1641. The practice would remain in effect until the 13th Amendment was ratified in 1865. […]
Undoubtedly, the 2024 presidential election will be a contentious experience for candidates and voters alike. With only days remaining until the Nov. 5 in-person voting day, candidates from both sides of the aisle are predicting a drawn-out process for tabulating the millions of votes nationwide. In an effort to get ahead of federal voter rights […]
This post was originally published on Word In Black. By: Reid Setzer Terminating the Department of Education is a clear goal of Project 2025, which is rife with terrible ideas that would harm students and schools nationwide. Conservatives have been fixated on this particular bad idea since the department was created in 1979, but it […]
The legendary and arguably the most celebrated contemporary musical talent in decades has died at age 91. Quincy Jones the producer of the best-selling album in history, Michael Jackson’s Thriller and the best-selling single in history, “We Are the World” died on Nov. 3 at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by loved ones. No […]
ETHEL WATERS OCTOBER 30 1831—Minister and mystic Nat Turner, leader of the bloodiest slave revolt in U.S. history, is captured in South Hampton County, Va. The uprising took place Aug. 21 and 22 of the same year and left 55 Whites dead. Turner was hanged and then skinned on Nov. 11. 1954—The U.S. Department of […]
Just in time for Halloween, here’s a joke circulating on social media about a horror movie with an all-Black cast: Character One: “Ayo, what’s going down in ya basement?” Character Two: “That ain’t my business.” Character One: “I feel ya.” Roll credits … Funny, but not so fun for moviegoers expecting feature-length films to provide […]
The Georgia Department of Public Health announced several changes to the process for obtaining Low THC Oil cards. These changes are in accordance with Georgia Code 31-2A-18 and will benefit patients and caregivers. Cards are now valid for five years instead of two. This change applies to new cards and renewal of existing cards as […]
The opening of the Center for Diversion & Services in downtown Atlanta is a joint initiative by Atlanta and Fulton County officials. The center’s goal is to offer alternatives to incarceration by addressing root causes like mental health challenges, substance abuse, and homelessness. On Monday, Oct. 28, Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens along with Fulton County officials […]
Trump, the Republican nominee, took the stage at Madison Square Garden, delivering a closing pitch that unleashed xenophobic, racially charged rhetoric, painting an America under siege and promising a wave of mass deportations starting on Day 1. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia As Election Day draws closer, the divide between […]
The Container Courtyard at Pittsburgh Yards ‘Plants’ Its First Consumer-Facing Business in the Heart of Southwest Atlanta’s Pittsburgh Community: PinkPothosTM Bringing more food, retail, and services closer to the community on Atlanta’s Southside and connecting the community with inspiring entrepreneurial innovation It’s official! The Container Courtyard at Pittsburgh Yards® is now home to its first local entrepreneurial business […]
The Coca-Cola Company recently announced the launch of The World Is My Yard. The exclusive platform provides HBCU students with educational and professional opportunities such as grants, externships, mentorship and more. The platform also offers special perks and informs users about engaging experiences that celebrate the magic and culture of HBCUs. Stephanie Eaddy, Senior Director […]