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! This post was originally published on Word In  Black. By: Quintessa Williams President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden recently hosted the “Classroom to Career” Summit at the White House, bringing together approximately 200 education and workforce leaders. The event highlighted the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to expand career pathways and workforce development programs in … Continued

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! The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena recently teamed up with “Stand Together” to address issues and improve social impact in the Atlanta community.  The multi-year partnership will lead to the support of local nonprofits and activations that give musicians, athletes, fans, members of the community, and local changemakers, an opportunity to make a difference. … Continued

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! Endowed Professor and Director of the MSM Cardiovascular Research Institute will be honored during upcoming AHA Scientific Sessions Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is proud to announce that Herman A. Taylor, Jr., MD, MPH, FAHA, endowed professor and director of the MSM Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI), will receive the 2024 American Heart Association (AHA) Clinical … Continued

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! Two days before the 2024 presidential election, an ABC/Ipsos survey found Democratic nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Republican challenger and former President Donald Trump by three percentage points. On Election Day, Harris supporters were confident the vice president would defeat the former president because he was impeached twice and charged with … Continued

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!C.H.O.I.C.E.S.Kitchen - Atlanta Daily World Introducing Delivery Option for Seniors 60+ Through Amazon Delivery Service   The Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.), a leader in the fight against food insecurity, is gearing up for its highly-anticipated 8th Annual Thanksgiving Mobile Food Pantry that aims to feed more than 2000 local families in need this holiday season. Presented … Continued

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!  Rudy Giuliani has relinquished dozens of watches and a Mercedes once owned by movie star Lauren Bacall to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment, his lawyer said. Joseph Cammarata said in a letter filed late Friday in Manhattan federal court that the trove of watches and a ring were delivered by … Continued

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! Rapper and songwriter Smino received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from Harvard University’s Black Men’s Forum at their Annual Brotherhood Banquet, held last Friday at The Harvard Club of Boston. This celebrated event recognizes influential figures who positively impact the Black community, beyond the music industry.   A Black Men’s Forum representative noted, “The Brotherhood Banquet never … Continued

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! Photo: Getty Images Three daughters of Malcolm X are suing the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department, and more for their alleged role in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader. On Friday (November 15), Malcolm X’s daughters and estate filed a $100 million lawsuit in Manhattan federal, alleging that law enforcement officials … Continued

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! People who are obese or overweight are at higher risk of developing several chronic diseases. andreswd/E+ via Getty Images by Loneke Blackman Carr, University of Connecticut and Jameta Nicole Barlow, George Washington University The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans’ desire to slim down. While these new … Continued

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! Photo: Getty Images Voters who supported Donald Trump are now learning the potential consequences of electing him for a second term and their stories are going viral. In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, social media users are sharing stories of regret and doubt from their friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers who are learning … Continued

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! Ivy N. Cadle, President of State Bar of Georgia, recently released a statement on the passing of Judge Thelma Wyatt Cummings Moore. Moore spent 31 years serving as a judge on the Municipal Court, State Court and Superior Court.   On behalf of the State Bar of Georgia, I would like to express condolences to the … Continued

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! Photo: Getty Images City council members of Palm Springs, California will soon vote on whether to approve a nearly $6 million reparations deal reached with Black and Latino families who were forcefully displaced from their homes in the 1960s, per the New York Times. The reparations deal stems from city officials destroying Section 14 of … Continued

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! Photo: Getty Images Though infant mortality rates remained the same from 2022 to 2023, racial and ethnic disparities still persisted, ABC News reports. On Thursday (November 14), a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) revealed that Black infants are still dying at much higher rates … Continued

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! In May of 2024, the Senate Committee on Public Safety chaired by Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R-Cataula) held its sixth meeting regarding conditions at the beleaguered Fulton County Jail. The investigations were initiated in July of 2023 following the horrific death of Lashawn Thompson who in September of 2022 was found dead in a … Continued

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! Vanzil and Victor Burke understand the importance of family dynamics. The brothers combined their love for family and film with the creation of Burke Entertainment, currently one of the top production companies in the entertainment industry.  Founded in 2007, Burke Entertainment has represented a multitude of entertainers across TV and film have produced several critically … Continued

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! The Fulton County is “abhorrent, unconstitutional” and a violation of civil rights, according to a report by Department of Justice.  After a 16-month study, federal officials released a 97-page report outlining the multiple issues within the jail located on Rice Street in Atlanta. The report revealed that authorities at the jail failed to protect inmates … Continued

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! New community marks first HUD Section 202 PRAC development in Georgia in over 10 years  National Church Residences, a leader in providing affordable housing solutions for older adults, celebrated the grand opening of Sweetwater Point with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6125 Stewart Parkway in the heart of Douglasville, Georgia. Sweetwater Point, a new affordable … Continued

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! While Biden extended a warm “welcome back” to his predecessor and successor, for African Americans and other marginalized groups, the moment marked something else entirely: the return of a leader who has made explicit promises to dismantle the civil rights framework that barely holds at the edges in the nation. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA … Continued

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! The Supreme Court handed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis a minor victory. On Nov. 14, the highest court in the land declined to hear an appeal from former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to have the election interference case moved from Fulton County to federal court.  Meadows is one of 18 people indicted … Continued

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! Photo: Getty Images A Black TikTok creator devised a plan to combat the racist, xenophobic agenda laid out in Project 2025 and it’s going viral. Though President-elect Donald Trump has attempted to distance himself from the document, Project 2025 is a 900-page conservative plan developed by the Heritage Foundation intended to be enacted during his … Continued

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