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! President Joe Biden is making his rounds with Black voters across the country. Today, President Biden is in Detroit to deliver the keynote address for the Detroit NAACP’s 69th Annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner. After landing in Detroit shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, Biden made his way straight to Detroit’s CRED … Continued

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! “Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black,  examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. by Keith Boykin Cardi says she’s not voting. But if voting didn’t matter, Republicans wouldn’t be trying so hard to stop us from doing it. In … Continued

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!   Be a Catalyst for Change Today!” Visit Frankskikids.org to support The 2024 Planet Green Science Expeditions. The Frank Ski Kids Foundation winners with Frank Ski & Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock.   Photo credit: ExclusiveAccess.net Atlanta’s icon, Frank Ski, hosted an afternoon to remember in Atlanta on Sunday, May 5th, 2024! The 20th Annual Frank … Continued

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! Photo: Getty Images Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) launched a personal attack against Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D), sparking chaos during a House Oversight Committee meeting. On Thursday (May 16) night, lawmakers gathered for a House Oversight Committee meeting over whether Attorney General Merrick Garland should be held in contempt of Congress for declining to hand … Continued

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! The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) are excited to announce special programming features for the upcoming 2024 Black Girls Dream Conference. The two-day experience that drew in over 1300 Black girls and women from all over the 13 southern United States last year, will take place Friday, June 7 – Saturday, … Continued

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! First reported by HBCU Buzz, the unprecedented financial commitment represents a substantial increase from the previously reported over $7 billion, encompassing significant additional actions already undertaken. The total exceeds $16 billion, inclusive of over $11.4 billion allocated between FY2021 and FY2023 through Federal grants, contracting awards, and debt relief tailored specifically for HBCUs. By Stacy … Continued

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!   Morehouse College is proud to announce the academic accomplishments of its 2024 valedictorian, DeAngelo Fletcher, and salutatorian, Dwayne Terrell II, who will be honored at the College’s 140th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19, at 9 a.m.      Valedictorian DeAngelo Fletcher is a psychology major from Chicago, Illinois, who is passionate about youth psychiatry. In addition to being … Continued

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! Photo: Getty Images President Joe Biden is set to receive an honorary doctorate from Morehouse College amid controversy over him delivering the commencement address at the school’s upcoming graduation ceremony. According to NBC News, Morehouse faculty voted 50-38 in favor of awarding Biden an honorary degree, but roughly a dozen members abstained from the vote … Continued

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! Photo: Getty Images The city of Colorado Springs has agreed to pay $2.1 million to a Black man who was beaten by police officers during a traffic stop, per CBS News. Navy veteran Dalvin Gadson was pulled over in October 2022 for allegedly driving too slow and not having license plates on his car. Body … Continued

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!   Florida A&M University officials have launched an investigation into a $237 million donation that was seemingly fraudulent, The Root reports. The investigation comes after FAMU announced earlier this month that it had received a $237 million gift from Batterson Farms Corp. CEO Gregory Gerami. The historic donation was placed on hold and ultimately “ceased” … Continued

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!   Authored by activist, speaker, and educator Keith Strickland with Lucas L. Johnson, Youth Change Agent delves into the pressing issues that plague today’s youth, from drug abuse and gun violence to risky sexual behavior and destructive materialism. In addition to presenting tips and techniques for productive conversations with young individuals, the book tackles crucial … Continued

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! Photo: Getty Images An Oakland, California high school student has raked in over 100 college acceptances. According to NBC Bay Area, Helms Ategeka, a Head-Royce School student, garnered $5.3 million in scholarships from 122 colleges. “I feel really lucky that there are people out there, that there are institutions out there that see the value … Continued

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!Fulton delegates from l to r: Develop Fulton Chairman Brandon Beach; Fulton County Chairman Rob Pitts; Develop Fulton Vice Chair Kwanza Hall; College Park City Councilman Joseph Carn; Director of Economic Development for the City of Fairburn Sylvia Abernathy; and East Point City Councilman Joshua Butler. A delegation of business leaders and government representatives recently led a week-long economic development tour to Korea with plans to ignite international investment in Fulton County. Develop Fulton, a major collaborator behind the overseas initiative, aims to position the county, particularly South Fulton, as the epicenter of unlocked business expansion opportunities in the United States. … Continued

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! You’re invited to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the life and works of Sam Middleton, a pioneering mixed-media artist whose vibrant creations echoed the rhythms of Harlem jazz and the landscapes of Europe’s Low Countries. Born in New York in 1927, Middleton’s artistic odyssey transcended borders and he left an indelible mark on both … Continued

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! On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was unconstitutional. In Atlanta, several years would past before the ruling would go into effect.  In 1961, nine Black students integrated four all-white schools in the Atlanta Public Schools system. Known as the Atlanta Nine, … Continued

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! In the world of venture capital, Terri Burns is making waves as she launches her own early-stage venture capital firm, Type Capital. Formerly a partner at Google Ventures (GV), Burns is now charting her own course, aiming to empower trailblazing founders and drive innovation in social and technological spheres.  Type Capital, as articulated on its … Continued

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! College Park Elementary School recently hosted a memorable culinary celebration event, thanks to a partnership between Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, iHeartMedia, The Atlanta Dream and Common Threads, a national nutrition education nonprofit.  This 2-day event was part of an ongoing initiative to provide students, families, and staff with valuable cooking and nutrition education, … Continued

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! Google’s Tech Exchange Program recently concluded their year with an event. The occasion was filled with inspiring speeches, captivating presentations, and heartfelt moments, underscoring the program’s commitment to empowering students in science and technology. “We loved bringing 170 incredible students to Atlanta for the conclusion of this year’s Tech Exchange program to showcase and highlight … Continued

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! The home going service for Senior Airman Roger Fortson will be held on May 17 at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia. Fortson will be eulogized by several renown figures including Pastor Jamal Bryant and Rev. Al Sharpton.  Fortson, an Atlanta native who graduated from McNair High School, was shot and killed by … Continued

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! by Dr. Donald Suggs The fact that exit polls showed that Donald Trump received 9 percent of the Black vote in 2016, the highest number since George Bush in 2000, and then won 12 percent in the presidential race in 2020 should be a cause for concern. Moreover, some recent polls surprisingly showed that if … Continued

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