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Stacey Abrams wins more endorsements after Black women push her to victory

Stacey Abrams is paving the road to another victory in Georgia’s gubernatorial race this November. The Georgia governor Democratic primary…
Here’s how California is trying to stop excessive force killings

A California Senate committee voted in favor of legislation that seeks to end racially biased police shootings.
Service Unites: World’s largest volunteer conference comes to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre

Service Unites, powered by Points of Light, held in Atlanta, June 18-20  offers spectacular line up of keynote speakers and…
House of racism: This Georgia church won’t even let black people in the door

One sanctuary in Georgia was in big trouble after being stuck in the sunken place. The Southern Baptist Convention expelled…
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‘Black Man Can’ show comes to Morehouse

TheBlackManCan, an award-winning nonprofit that has been seen on ABC, BET, CBS and more hosts its first-ever, live “TheBlackManCan Awards”…
Dorothy Cotton – the personification of brave women in the fight for justice  

In the annals of the civil rights movement there is a photo of eight stalwarts in the Southern Christian Leadership…
Young black farmers in GA are disrupting traditional agriculture

SAAFON (short for the Southeastern African American Farmers’ Organic Network), is the first and only network of its kind of…
Race for a Cause in the 40th Annual Possum Trot race

For 40 years, the Possum Trot 10K has allowed runners to take part in a great race while helping save animals and…
MARTA takes the wheel of Atlanta Streetcar

Transition Slated for July 1; Agency Focus on Safety, Growing Ridership and Cost Savings   The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit…
Atlanta Rotary, Freedom United host anti-human trafficking summit

  WHO:   Allison Ausband, senior vice president of in-flight service, Delta Air Lines Ted Blum, managing shareholder of the Atlanta office, Greenberg Traurig…
Transportation improvements in the works to improve Atlanta Traffic

Local speakers join national research group in review of Georgia road & bridge conditions, congestion, safety & funding needs   WHEN: …
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Atlanta highlights infrastructure needs at Women in Municipal Government kick-off

Representatives from the City of Atlanta, the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the National League of Cities (NLC) are calling…
 NCNW Greater Atlanta honors Foster Care Awareness at Triple Crown Derby Affair

The National Council of Negro Women Greater Atlanta Section will honor those who support the many young people who are…
Atlanta City Council looks at legislation to change booting requirements

The Atlanta City Council’s Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee will hold a second work session Friday, June 1 from…
Teen receives epic gift when photo of him busing to graduation goes viral

    One Alabama teenager got all the blessing when folks realized he was in need. Corey Patrick was traveling…
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Gun reform advocate lucy McBath heads to runoff for Georgia House seat

McBath, whose son was shot dead in 2012, will be facing businessman Kevin Abel in a Democratic primary runoff on…
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