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Celine Dion returns to stage for dramatic performance at Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris
(CNN) — Celine Dion made her return to the stage at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris in truly grand fashion. The superstar singer closed the ceremony on Friday immediately after the lighting of the Olympic cauldron, with a performance from the first stage of the Eiffel Tower, singing a timeless classic: Edith Piaf’s “L’Hymne à l’amour.” […] The post Celine Dion returns to stage for dramatic performance at Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
US history-making women’s Olympic gymnasts inspiring young hopefuls back home
(CNN) — The most diverse US women’s gymnastics team in history will begin competing this weekend at the Olympic Games, inspiring younger gymnasts in the process. Four of the five team members are women of color, according to USA Gymnastics, which deemed the team the most diverse in history. But far from Paris, at James Jones Gymnastics Academy (JJGA) in Jonesboro, Georgia, […] The post US history-making women’s Olympic gymnasts inspiring young hopefuls back home appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
LeBron James and Kevin Durant power Team USA past Serbia, 110-84, in opening Olympic contest
Paris (CNN) — LeBron James made his emphatic return to Olympic basketball on Sunday, turning in a dominant performance in a 110-84 win against Serbia, his first contest at the Games since 2012. It was the first time James had played in the quadrennial tournament since winning his second consecutive gold medal at the London Games and it […] The post LeBron James and Kevin Durant power Team USA past Serbia, 110-84, in opening Olympic contest appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear makes trip to metro Atlanta in support of Kamala Harris
CUMMING, GA.- United States Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be in Atlanta on Tuesday. On Sunday one of the four men that are in the running to be named to the Harris presidential ticket as vice president, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, was in Cumming for a rally. Around him was a large crowd […] The post Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear makes trip to metro Atlanta in support of Kamala Harris appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Olympic moment of the day: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, tennis’ new favorite double act
Roland Garros, Paris (CNN) — After all these years, Rafael Nadal is still finding new ways to win matches on his favorite tennis court. His latest victory on the French clay came alongside Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Olympics, and together they formed a dream pairing – a two-for-the-price-of-one ticket for tennis fans and a moment that could only really happen at the […] The post Olympic moment of the day: Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, tennis’ new favorite double act appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
The showdown that wasn’t: Ariarne Titmus easily bests Katie Ledecky in hotly anticipated rematch
Nanterre, France (CNN) — The race that everyone turned out to see never really got going. The women’s 400-meter freestyle race, billed as a rematch between rivals Ariarne Titmus of Australia and Katie Ledecky of the US, was one of the most hotly anticipated contests of the first full day of competition in the Paris Games. […] The post The showdown that wasn’t: Ariarne Titmus easily bests Katie Ledecky in hotly anticipated rematch appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Upcoming Election Fuels the Black Gen-Z Democratic Vote: A New Era of Democracy
Following United States President Joseph R. Biden’s abrupt withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday, July 21, Americans, both Democrats and Republicans, awaited the administration’s next move. This ignited a fire underneath the Black community, particularly among Generation Z (Gen-Z), to actively promote sitting United States Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential nominee […] The post Upcoming Election Fuels the Black Gen-Z Democratic Vote: A New Era of Democracy appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
She’s Back: VP Kamala Harris set to return to Atlanta Tuesday
Days before United States Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Atlanta for a scheduled campaign stop, the city of East Point officially signed on to be a part of her presidential journey. The newest Harris for President campaign office was full of supporters on Friday afternoon as Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA), Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA) […] The post She’s Back: VP Kamala Harris set to return to Atlanta Tuesday appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
ABC News preparing for presidential debate, despite Trump’s reluctance
New York (CNN) — ABC News is continuing preparations for an upcoming presidential debate, despite former President Donald Trump saying he won’t consider participating in a debate until the Democratic Party formally chooses its nominee. “Full steam ahead,” an ABC network source told CNN on Friday. Despite ABC’s preparations for the debate, set to be moderated by anchors David […] The post ABC News preparing for presidential debate, despite Trump’s reluctance appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Kamala Harris’ office rejects Israeli official’s suggestion that remarks made ceasefire deal harder to reach
(CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ office on Friday is rejecting a suggestion from a senior Israeli official that the vice president’s remarks on Thursday that forcefully criticized Israel’s conduct in its war against Hamas could have made a ceasefire deal harder to reach. “I don’t know what they’re talking about,” a Harris aide told CNN, in response to a […] The post Kamala Harris’ office rejects Israeli official’s suggestion that remarks made ceasefire deal harder to reach appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Ossoff-led Federal Prison Oversight Act gets nod from Civil Rights leaders across Georgia
There are 122 federal prisons under the watch of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and due to bipartisan prison reform legislation, led by United States Senator Jon Ossoff, they will all begin the journey of becoming safer. Ossoff first introduced what is now the Federal Prison Oversight Act in 2022 following multiple Senate investigations, all […] The post Ossoff-led Federal Prison Oversight Act gets nod from Civil Rights leaders across Georgia appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Your Voice: What was your initial reaction to Biden pulling out of the campaign, and what do you want to see happen next?
Many Americans believe that granting absolute immunity to the President is a dangerous move that could lead to dictatorship, while others believe it is necessary to protect the country in times of war or nuclear response. The post Your Voice: What was your initial reaction to Biden pulling out of the campaign, and what do you want to see happen next? appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Here’s what Team USA is wearing to the Olympics
(CNN) — Since 2008, Ralph Lauren has outfitted Team USA at nine consecutive Olympics and Paralympics, designing uniforms for athletes to wear at opening and closing ceremonies as well as a broader capsule wardrobe for their use during and after the Games. And for this summer’s Olympics, the brand is bringing its quintessential take on Americana and preppy […] The post Here’s what Team USA is wearing to the Olympics appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Kamala Harris stops by ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with a message for viewers
(CNN) — “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars” ends its ninth season on Friday, but not without a PSA from a VIP: Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, stopped by the beloved reality show to remind viewers about the importance of voting. Her message will appear in Friday’s finale, which airs on Paramount+. “Each day we are […] The post Kamala Harris stops by ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with a message for viewers appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
All for One, One for All: SHOWAbility celebrates 34th anniversary of the ADA
SHOWAbility celebrated the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a performance by the SHOWAbility INCLUSIVE CHORUS at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta. The post All for One, One for All: SHOWAbility celebrates 34th anniversary of the ADA appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Biden signs prison oversight bill sponsored by Ossoff, McBath
ATLANTA – President Joe Biden has signed legislation introduced by two members of Georgia’s congressional delegation establishing independent oversight of the federal prison system. The measure requires the Justice Department’s Inspector General to conduct comprehensive inspections of the federal Bureau of Prisons’ 122 correctional facilities and provide recommendations to fix any problems it uncovers. The bureau […] The post Biden signs prison oversight bill sponsored by Ossoff, McBath appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Barack and Michelle Obama fully endorse Kamala Harris
(CNN) — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid in a video released Friday. “Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and to do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office,” the former president told Harris on […] The post Barack and Michelle Obama fully endorse Kamala Harris appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Atlanta Open: Tiafoe pushed to third set in win over Karatsev, advances to quarterfinals
ATLANTA – Francis Tiafoe’s dominant serve helped him to an early lead against Aslan Karatsev in the final set. Tiafoe did not look back and went on to win the final set 6-3. Much anticipation and hype surrounded Tiafoe heading into the Atlanta Open as the headline. After coming off of a tough loss at […] The post Atlanta Open: Tiafoe pushed to third set in win over Karatsev, advances to quarterfinals 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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