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Grant Ellis is the new ‘Bachelor’
Grant Ellis, who was a contestant on "The Bachelorette", will be the lead on the 29th season of "The Bachelor" and is looking for a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor, and a deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures. The post Grant Ellis is the new ‘Bachelor’ appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Democrats blast Kemp for refusing federal funds for student summer meals
ATLANTA – Legislative Democrats urged Gov. Brian Kemp Tuesday to accept federal funding for a program that provides low-income children with free meals during the summer when school is not in session. Georgia is one of 12 states that did not participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer EBT Program this summer and isn’t […] The post Democrats blast Kemp for refusing federal funds for student summer meals appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Bronze Lens Film Festival celebrates 15th anniversary with 140 films from 59 countries
The Bronze Lens Film Festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary with over 140 films from 59 countries, including 48 world premieres, and will feature panels and events to aid independent filmmakers in navigating the obstacles of filmmaking. The post Bronze Lens Film Festival celebrates 15th anniversary with 140 films from 59 countries appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Ashley M. Fox’s Empify brand empowers Atlanta residents to invest $6.1 million in WealthBuilders conference
Ashley M. Fox, founder of Empify, recently hosted the WealthBuilders Weekend Conference in Atlanta, where community members invested $6.1 million, solidifying the importance of financial literacy and empowerment in breaking generational curses. The post Ashley M. Fox’s Empify brand empowers Atlanta residents to invest $6.1 million in WealthBuilders conference appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Suspected Iranian hackers breached Roger Stone’s personal email as part of effort to target Trump campaign, sources say
(CNN) — The FBI and other investigators probing the apparent hack-and-leak of Trump campaign documents, which Donald Trump has blamed on Iran, suspect that the hackers were able to compromise the personal email account of longtime Republican and Trump operative Roger Stone, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The hackers used access to Stone’s email account to try to break […] The post Suspected Iranian hackers breached Roger Stone’s personal email as part of effort to target Trump campaign, sources say appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Office of Consulate General of Japan makes historic visit to The Atlanta Voice
The Atlanta Voice, a Black-owned and operated newspaper, recently hosted a visit from the Office of the Consulate General of Japan to celebrate milestone anniversaries and discuss future collaborations. The post Office of Consulate General of Japan makes historic visit to The Atlanta Voice appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?
WASHINGTON (AP) — At the top of his first speech as her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz turned to Vice President Kamala Harris and declared, “Thank you for bringing back the joy.” The next day, Harris took the theme a step further, branding the Democratic ticket “joyful warriors.” Contrast that with former President Donald Trump, who opened a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago […] The post Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter? appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
The MAGA misinformation-industrial complex has gathered steam since 2020. Here’s how
(CNN) — If I was trying to blend in, it wasn’t working. It was October 2020 – the height of Covid – and I was one of the only people wearing a facemask at a meeting in a drab windowless hotel conference room in Scottsdale, Arizona. One attendee, dressed in some kind of elaborate costume, directed […] The post The MAGA misinformation-industrial complex has gathered steam since 2020. Here’s how appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
BREAKING NEWS: Harris/Walz ticket launches major ad push throughout Georgia
The DNC, with less than a week till the start of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, will launch a series of billboard advertisements contrasting their opponents, the Trump/Vance ticket, and its message. This is the first paid media launch with both Harris and Walz on it, according to the DNC. There will be 13 […] The post BREAKING NEWS: Harris/Walz ticket launches major ad push throughout Georgia appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Harris leans on the trappings of her office — and Trump’s own playbook — in quest to win the White House
(CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris is capitalizing on the trappings of office — and the power of strong imagery — to sustain the momentum surrounding her candidacy in hopes of building a cultural movement for the Democratic ticket in ways that long eluded President Joe Biden. In her quest to defeat Donald Trump, she’s also taking a page out […] The post Harris leans on the trappings of her office — and Trump’s own playbook — in quest to win the White House appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
US appeals decision that led Jordan Chiles to be stripped of her bronze medal, provides evidence in her favor
(CNN) — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Sunday that the bronze medal given to American gymnast Jordan Chiles in the floor exercise at the Paris Games will be awarded to her Romanian counterpart Ana Bărbosu. It comes after a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling on Saturday that said that the initial inquiry made by the USA […] The post US appeals decision that led Jordan Chiles to be stripped of her bronze medal, provides evidence in her favor appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
USA and China tie for most gold medals in the 2024 Summer Olympics
Team USA and China tied for first place in the gold medal standings at the 2024 Summer Olympics, with the US winning the women's basketball gold medal to secure the tie. The post USA and China tie for most gold medals in the 2024 Summer Olympics appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Team USA holds off France for the women’s basketball gold in a game that was decided by inches
Paris (CNN) — Team USA’s women’s basketball team only just held off France to win the gold medal on Sunday, escaping with a 67-66 win that was just inches away from being sent into overtime. The Americans had a three-point lead as the French brought the ball back down the floor with 3.8 seconds to go. […] The post Team USA holds off France for the women’s basketball gold in a game that was decided by inches appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Team USA wins the gold medal in men’s basketball, defeating France in a thriller
Paris (CNN) — The USA men’s basketball team on Saturday won its fifth straight Olympic gold medal, defeating a spirited French team 98-87. Behind Stephen Curry’s 24 points, the Americans finally put away France in the final minute after a back-and-forth game that thrilled the fans at Paris’ Bercy Arena. Going into the fourth quarter, the Americans had seen a […] The post Team USA wins the gold medal in men’s basketball, defeating France in a thriller appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
A diet high in fruits and vegetables may reduce your heart and kidney disease risk, study says
(CNN) — Eating a couple more apples (and broccoli florets, cucumbers, bananas or green beans) may really help keep the doctor away — especially for people with high blood pressure at risk for heart and kidney disease, according to new research. “Patients with high blood pressure, the two big problems that they get is heart disease […] The post A diet high in fruits and vegetables may reduce your heart and kidney disease risk, study says appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
USA defeats Brazil to win women’s soccer gold medal, capping brilliant start to Emma Hayes’ coaching tenure
(CNN) — New era, new head coach, but a familiar result for the US Women’s National Team. The most decorated team in women’s soccer won a fifth Olympic gold medal at the Parc des Princes in Paris, defeating Brazil 1-0 in the final. Mallory Swanson’s second-half goal gave the US the hard-earned victory on Saturday, capping off […] The post USA defeats Brazil to win women’s soccer gold medal, capping brilliant start to Emma Hayes’ coaching tenure appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
American gymnast Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal in floor exercise in doubt after CAS ruling
(CNN) — The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled on Saturday that the initial inquiry made by the USA over Jordan Chiles’ score in Monday’s gymnastics floor exercise final was filed after the one-minute deadline. That means that Chiles’ score is being reverted to the original 13.666, which was only good enough for fifth place. It’s […] The post American gymnast Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal in floor exercise in doubt after CAS ruling appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Boyce L. Ansley School brought Olympics back to Atlanta
The powerful and poignant smell of popcorn was overpowered only by the excitement radiating from the students of the Boyce L. Ansley School. On Friday, August 9, the Boyce L. Ansley School—a tuition-free private institution dedicated to serving children who have experienced or are currently experiencing homelessness—partnered with Comcast for an Olympics-themed field day. The […] The post Boyce L. Ansley School brought Olympics back to Atlanta appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Pearl Cleage’s Tribute to Maynard Jackson: Atlanta’s First Black Mayor
It was 50 years ago when Atlanta, the capital of the New South solidified its reputation of being “The Black Mecca”. That is when the charismatic wavy head vice mayor Maynard Jackson was sworn in as the city’s first African American mayor. Award winning author and playwright Pearl Cleage who was Jackson’s first press secretary […] The post Pearl Cleage’s Tribute to Maynard Jackson: Atlanta’s First Black Mayor appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. forms a political action committee
The first sorority established for Black women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has filed paperwork to form a political action committee (PAC). The new PAC, titled the 1908 PAC, will allow the organization to create the runway in order to raise money in support of federal candidates. This announcement compliments AKA’s voter registration, education and […] The post Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. forms a political action committee 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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