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! Dikembe Mutombo has passed at 58. The Hall of Fame center and Atlanta Hawks legend battled brain cancer.  Mutombo played 18 seasons in the NBA, including a stint with the Hawks in the late 1990s which led to multiple playoff berths. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets and also played with the Philadelphia 76ers, … Continued

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! Hallmark Mahogany recently hosted their highly anticipated Mahogany Moment 2, a transformative and immersive experience designed to uplift and empower Black women through creativity, self-care, and personal growth.  The event brought together prominent figures, including Cynthia Bailey, Monica McNutt, Contessa Metcalfe, M.D., Grammy Award-winning artist Monica and more.  With its dynamic blend of workshops, wellness … Continued

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! With less than 40 days remaining until the 2024 Election, Team Harris-Walz hosted a tailgate prior to the Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans game.  Held one block away from the Mercedes Benz Stadium, the tailgate featured actor U.S. Representative Nikema Williams, Anthony Anderson and the Democratic Party of Georgia.  Anderson spoke with attendees discussed the … Continued

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! Before Sunday’s game, the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints bitter rivalry stood at 55-55. The NFC South foes kept the intensity at a high level with their first match-up of the 2024 season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.  The Falcons struck first following a punt when the Saints fumbled a fair catch and KhaDarel Hodge … Continued

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! Deshauna Barber, an Army veteran, former Miss USA, and renowned motivational speaker, will take center stage October 1 at the Military Influencer Conference (MIC).  This year, Barber is set to discuss the powerful role TikTok plays in amplifying veteran voices, offering a unique glimpse into how the creator economy can serve those who have served. … Continued

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! Michigan Chronicle to Present “Ruby” Musical in February 2025 Real Times Media, the parent company of the Michigan Chronicle, in partnership with the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, proudly announces the Detroit premiere of “Ruby,” a powerful musical retelling of the true story of Ruby McCollum. This groundbreaking production, set to debut in … Continued

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! Photo: Getty Images A Michigan judge is facing a demotion after ordering a teenager to wear handcuffs and a jail uniform for falling asleep in his courtroom during a field trip. Judge Kenneth King lost courtroom duties last month following the 15-year-old girl’s tumultuous visit to Detroit’s 36th District Court. King singled out the teenager … Continued

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! The Harris-Walz campaign launched an HBCU Homecoming Tour, kicking off at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) to mark the university’s 132nd Founders Day. Team Harris-Walz recently engaged at the WSSU v. Bowie State University game in Winston-Salem. Throughout Homecoming and Classics season, the Harris-Walz campaign will deploy trusted surrogates including local Black elected officials, national Black leaders, notable HBCU alumni, and … Continued

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! The Vote or Else coalition launched with local leaders and celebrity rappers for community canvassing in East Detroit’s District 2 and West Detroit’s District 6.   Local artists like Baby Money, Babyface Ray, GT, GMAC Cash, and Icewear Vezzo joined forces with activist rapper, YelloPain and rap heavyweights, Beanie Sigel and Styles P, to ensure their neighborhoods were registered to vote and equipped … Continued

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! Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has announced Nataki Garrett (she/her), multi-hyphenate artist, entrepreneur, and co-artistic leader of One Nation, One Project, as chair of the TCG board. Garrett succeeds Howard Steward (they/he), who served as the TCG board chair from November 2023 through October 2024. Garrett is joined by remaining vice … Continued

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! It’s that time again. Hill Street Studios/DigitalVision via Getty Images by Amy Dacey, American University Voting will begin in many states in just a few weeks – Alabama became the first state to begin sending out mail-in ballots on Sept. 11, 2024. It’s one of 10 states that send mail-in ballots to voters more than … Continued

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! Morehouse College has risen five places to rank No. 95 among Liberal Arts Colleges nationwide, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The College maintains its position among the top five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the nation, reflected in its record enrollment of over 2,500 students with an average … Continued

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! Attorneys for Pastor Michael Jennings, the Childersburg pastor who was arrested while watering his neighbors flowers, won a huge victory today with a federal appeals court reversing a lower court’s decision to dismiss Jennings’ lawsuit against the City of Childersburg and the three officers who illegally arrested him saying the officers “lacked even arguable probable … Continued

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! Photo: Getty Images A Mississippi police department routinely discriminated against Black people, targeting them for arrest and using excessive force against them, according to the Department of Justice per HuffPost. On Thursday (September 26), the Justice Department announced the conclusion of its investigation into the police department in Lexington, a majority-Black town, which was launched … Continued

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! The entrepreneurial spirit in Atlanta continues to thrive, thanks in part to the Comcast RISE program, which aims to uplift small business owners through a combination of monetary grants, technology makeovers, business consultations, and marketing assistance.  Recently, 3 Black women-owned businesses in Atlanta were selected as recipients of the 2024 Comcast RISE awards. Each of … Continued

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! After rampaging through Florida, Hurricane Helene entered Georgia during the early morning hours as a Category 2 hurricane. The devastation has reportedly led to six deaths in the state, severe flooding and nearly 1 million power outages.  Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens provided an update during a press conference held this morning.  “There has been some … Continued

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! Atlanta’s art scene is about to welcome a fresh, innovative concept with the arrival of Kicky Mats.  The paint studio and creative space is home to funny, sassy, and witty doormats you can order online, create custom at their Houston art studio and soon to be—Atlanta location.  The franchise is scheduled to debut with a … Continued

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! A victorious night for the Connecticut Sun, took a turn for the worse by a disturbing incident involving guard DiJonai Carrington. The Sun advanced to their sixth consecutive WNBA semifinals by sweeping the Indiana Fever. However, after the Sun’s 87-81 victory, Carrington revealed that she had received a threatening email containing graphic death and sexual … Continued

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! Famous Amos, the beloved cookie brand founded by the late Wally Amos, is keeping his legacy alive by championing the next generation of Black entrepreneurs.  In honor of its founder, the company has announced the winners of the 2024 Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative (IFS)—a program designed to uplift and support early-stage Black-owned businesses.  This … Continued

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! The highly anticipated Military Influencer Conference (MIC) is preparing to kick off in Atlanta from September 30 to October 3.  This is the first time the conference will be held in the peach state.  Founded by retired Army veteran Curtez Riggs, the conference promises to be a transformative experience for military-connected individuals looking to make … Continued

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