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Atlanta’s first Black Romance Book Festival to celebrate diverse narratives in 2025
The first-ever Black Romance Book Festival is coming to Atlanta in 2025, featuring over 105 indie and traditional authors, panel sessions, book signings, and fun events, with the goal of creating an inclusive space for Black authors and readers to celebrate their works. The post Atlanta’s first Black Romance Book Festival to celebrate diverse narratives in 2025 appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Trump seeks to distance himself from pro-Trump Project 2025
(CNN) — Former President Donald Trump on Friday sought to distance himself from a closely aligned conservative group’s plans to radically reshape the federal government and American life should the former president win a second term. In a post to his social media site, Trump claimed, “I know nothing about Project 2025,” the name given to a playbook crafted by the […] The post Trump seeks to distance himself from pro-Trump Project 2025 appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Jesse Owens’ achievements at 1936 Olympics were ‘thumb in the eye’ to Adolf Hitler, says US athlete’s grandson
(CNN) — American Jesse Owens’ achievements at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin – he won four gold medals in the 100 meters, the 200m, the 4x100m relay and the long jump – made him a track and field great. Those achievements came under the gaze of Adolf Hitler, who had initially planned for the Olympics held in Nazi […] The post Jesse Owens’ achievements at 1936 Olympics were ‘thumb in the eye’ to Adolf Hitler, says US athlete’s grandson appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ reloads with Eddie Murphy in his ‘encores for streaming’ phase
(CNN) — “Beverly Hills Cop” spawned a trio of movies, but more significantly, the 1984 film capped off a string of hits (after “48 Hrs.” and “Trading Places”) that launched Eddie Murphy into the movie-star stratosphere. As Murphy moves into the encores-for-streaming phase of his career (see “Coming 2 America”), enter “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” which features enough […] The post ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ reloads with Eddie Murphy in his ‘encores for streaming’ phase appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Kendrick Lamar drops ‘Not Like Us’ video
(CNN) — Kendrick Lamar turned the visual of his Drake diss track into a family affair. The prolific rapper dropped his “Not Like Us” music video on July 4 and it included some very important people to him. The song is part of what has become a very public feud between Lamar and Drake. Not only is there a scene […] The post Kendrick Lamar drops ‘Not Like Us’ video appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
6 takeaways from President Joe Biden’s high-stakes ABC interview
Washington (CNN) — A defiant President Joe Biden on Friday downplayed his poor performance in last week’s debate in what had become a high-stakes interview on ABC, as questions swirled over the future of his candidacy. During his interview with anchor George Stephanopoulos, Biden shot down any notion of dropping from the ticket while also offering shifting excuses […] The post 6 takeaways from President Joe Biden’s high-stakes ABC interview appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
‘The conscience of the nation must be roused’: Black Atlantans share thoughts on Fourth of July
Black Americans have questioned their role in celebrating the Fourth of July, as they feel it does not pertain to them, but instead celebrate Juneteenth as a way of reclaiming a narrative that is not particularly designed for them. The post ‘The conscience of the nation must be roused’: Black Atlantans share thoughts on Fourth of July appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
ABFF and Walmart’s Black and Unlimited Fatherhood Project: Celebrating Black fatherhood
The American Black Film Festival and Walmart have partnered on the Black and Unlimited Fatherhood Project, showcasing short films by up-and-coming filmmakers that celebrate Black fatherhood and amplify the presence of Black men in their families and communities. The post ABFF and Walmart’s Black and Unlimited Fatherhood Project: Celebrating Black fatherhood appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Nubian Books, Clayton County’s only Black-owned bookstore, has thrived for the last 25 years by serving the community
Nubian Books, the only Black-owned bookstore in Clayton County, is now the only bookstore in the county after the closure of Barnes & Noble, and owner Marcus Williams has seen an uptick in book sales since the closure. The post Nubian Books, Clayton County’s only Black-owned bookstore, has thrived for the last 25 years by serving the community appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Analysis: Supreme Court grants Trump ‘absolute’ immunity, raising concerns about potential dictatorship
Happy Independence Day! Where’s the potato salad and the ribs? July 2, 1776 was the day that the Continental Congress actually voted for independence. John Adams noted that July 2 would be remembered in the annals of American history. 248 years later, the United States Supreme Court extended sweeping powers to the executive branch in […] The post Analysis: Supreme Court grants Trump ‘absolute’ immunity, raising concerns about potential dictatorship appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The damages a federal jury has ordered the NFL to pay for violating antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service is $4,707,259,944.64. The figures from the June 27 judgment against the NFL were listed on the verdict form, which was posted on the case docket Tuesday. The […] The post NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Kohl’s and Boys & Girls Clubs of America foster mental health discussion in Atlanta
Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Kohl's hosted a mental health panel in Atlanta to discuss the challenges young people face, with actor Jacob Latimore and local teens, as part of the National Boys & Girls Club Week celebrations. The post Kohl’s and Boys & Girls Clubs of America foster mental health discussion in Atlanta appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
SnapCo celebrates 11 years of community building, cultural impact with inaugural fundraising gala
The Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative (SnapCo) will hold its inaugural SnapCo Forever Gala as a call to action for SnapCo supporters, old and new, to continue celebrating and investing in Black trans leadership for years to come. With the theme “Make it Last”, the inaugural gala will occur on Saturday, July 13, 6:00 pm, at […] The post SnapCo celebrates 11 years of community building, cultural impact with inaugural fundraising gala appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Angel Reese records 11th straight double-double and the Sky top the Dream 85-77
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Chennedy Carter scored six of her season-high 26 points in the final 92 seconds, rookie Angel Reese recorded her 11th consecutive double-double just before being named to the All-Star roster, and the Chicago Sky beat the Atlanta Dream 85-77 on Tuesday night. Reese scored 12 points and set a franchise […] The post Angel Reese records 11th straight double-double and the Sky top the Dream 85-77 appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
My ‘Black Job’ Is to Protect Democracy
Yes, Joe Biden is a flawed candidate, but Donald Trump is a threat to America. Our Black job, if there is such a thing, is to stop him. The post My ‘Black Job’ Is to Protect Democracy appeared first on Word In Black. The post My ‘Black Job’ Is to Protect Democracy appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
New book reveals Trump’s impact on Georgia voting scandal and American democracy
A book signing for "Find Me The Votes: Elections and the Rule of Law in 2024" brought awareness to democracy and voting rights, while also providing deeper insights into former US President Donald J. Trump's actions in the Georgia voting scandal. The post New book reveals Trump’s impact on Georgia voting scandal and American democracy appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Author and trans-rights advocate Kelsey L. Smoot launches poetry collection ‘We Was Bois Together’
Kelsey L. Smoot, a poet, author, and trans-rights activist, released her book "We Was Bois Together" at the Atlanta Theatre, reflecting on themes of identity, community, and intersectionality of race, gender, and sexuality. The post Author and trans-rights advocate Kelsey L. Smoot launches poetry collection ‘We Was Bois Together’ appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Opinion: Why Trump shouldn’t celebrate the immunity ruling just yet
(CNN) — Now that the Supreme Court has issued its historic decision on presidential immunity — one that will be “for the ages,” as Justice Neil Gorsuch put it — the most pressing question yet to be answered is far more immediate: What does this mean for special counsel Jack Smith’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn […] The post Opinion: Why Trump shouldn’t celebrate the immunity ruling just yet appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Centria Autism brings therapy services to Atlanta
Centria Autism (Centria), a leading national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, recently opened its first Life Skills Autism Academy (LSAA) center in Atlanta, and first location in Georgia. According to the CDC, 1 in every 36 kids is diagnosed with autism – illuminating an increasing need for quality behavioral therapy across the board. […] The post Centria Autism brings therapy services to Atlanta appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
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The Atlanta Voice newspaper was founded by Mr. Ed Clayton, a formidable newspaperman and J. Lowell Ware in 1966 with a defined vision and mission, which has been the publications’ motto and driving force ever since: “A People Without A Voice Cannot Be Heard.” Mr. Clayton died after the first issue of the paper was produced leaving Mr. Ware as the sole publisher. The venerable, award-winning publication was born out of the refusal of the white-owned majority Atlanta media to give fair and credible coverage to the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement. It was effectively and uniquely spearheaded by the legendary and politically powerful, J. Lowell Ware, who when he died at age 63 in 1991, had been responsible for publishing seven newspapers throughout the states of Georgia and Alabama; The Atlanta Voice, The Athens Voice, The Macon Voice, The Tuskegee Voice, The Pensacola Voice, The Inter-Scholastic Journal and The Atlanta Inquirer. The paper was started “out of the movement,” remembers his daughter and current Atlanta Voice Publisher, Janis Ware; a dynamic and charismatic housing expert, businesswoman and community activist, who readily assumed the role and responsibility for fulfilling her father’s vision. Janis Ware is a University of Georgia Business School graduate, whose career has been unwavering in completing her father’s lifelong interest in publishing and community development. She has continued the mission and vision of The Atlanta Voice as the unchallenged leader and foremost provider of news and information pertinent to the well being of Atlanta’s African American community. For years, Janis Ware worked alongside her famous father in the publishing business learning his style, understanding his dedication to excellence, and receiving inspiration from his passion for his people. His legacy has also become her mission. She continues in the spirit of the high journalistic standards and commitment to the community passed on to her by her esteemed father.
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