Katrice L. Mines, Senior Editor, Atlanta Daily World

Katrice L. Mines, Senior Editor, Atlanta Daily World

Celebrating its 17th year, the Taste of Atlanta – the city’s three-day food and drink festival showcasing the local restaurant…

Entertainment 10.05.18

This year’s ELEVATE public art festival has a new home. The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA),…

Arts and Culture 10.05.18
Southern Diet Blamed For High Rates of Hypertension Among Black Americans

Barbecued pork or fried chicken served with a heaping side of mac and cheese or creamy potato salad, sweet tea…
10.05.18
Atlanta’s Confederate Avenue to be renamed

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, joined by Atlanta City Councilmember Carla Smith, signed legislation officially renaming Confederate Avenue Wednesday. On Monday, City…
10.04.18
WNBA President Lisa Borders Steps Down to Become CEO of Time’s Up

Following three successful seasons as President of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), Lisa Borders is stepping down from her…
10.30.18
African Americans Believe In The American Dream Although Their Finances Are A Struggle

Most African Americans believe the American Dream means financial security (84 percent), not living paycheck to paycheck (78 percent) and…
10.03.18
Brian Kemp’s Office to Be Sued for Purging 700,000 Voters

According to a release, members of the SCLC, Rainbow-PUSH Coalition, the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, and the New…
10.03.18
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, the American Cancer Society says progress against the disease should not obscure the…
10.03.18
Bounce Detroit Special Examines Michigan’s African-American Vote

A Bounce Detroit political special will explore the impact of the African American vote on Michigan in the upcoming elections.…
10.02.18
Stacey Abrams Engages Educators on Her ‘Cradle to Career’ Education Platform

Democratic nominee for Governor and former House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams hosted a tele-town hall conversation with educators across Georgia…
10.02.18
Backlash Over White Hip-Hop Curator At National Museum Of African American History

Editor’s Note: Timothy Anne Burnside is the head curator for a new hip-hop exhibit set to debut at the National…
10.01.18
Taliah Waajid Brand Wins a 2018 Allure Best of Beauty Award

Taliah Waajid, an innovative brand in the world of natural hair care, has won its first Allure Best of Beauty…
10.03.18
Senior Activity Through Fun and Fitness at The Home Depot BackYard

Playhrd TrainHrd and The Free Wishes Foundation have made it their mission to serve Metro Atlanta seniors who live in…
09.26.18
Sept. 25 is National Voter Registration Day

Today is National Voter Registration Day and hundreds of events are being planned across the country including several in Atlanta.…
09.25.18
Building Off ‘Black Mecca’

The statistics are sobering and clear: Across the U.S., obesity, cancer and a slew of other health problems hit African-Americans harder…
09.25.18