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DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has taken a decisive step to safeguard the county’s financial health and essential public services by issuing an Executive Order that temporarily freezes new spending and hiring. The order, effective immediately, is a proactive measure designed to cushion the county from potential disruptions tied to uncertainties surrounding future federal funding. […]

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The Atlanta Business League (ABL) hosted its Bridge Program Roundtable Discussions on March 25, 2025, at 6 pm at Atlanta Technical College. This event provided a platform for entrepreneurs, aspiring executives, college students, and recent graduates to connect with seasoned business leaders, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. ​ The ABL Bridge Program is a comprehensive six-month mentorship initiative designed to empower participants […]

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Photo: Getty Images Costco has recorded 13 consecutive weeks of increased foot traffic as it reaffirms its commitment to DEI. According to Retail Brew, Costco’s increased foot traffic reached the 13-week mark during the week of March 17. Unlike Target, Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers, Costco moved to uphold its DEI initiatives amid attacks […]

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The Atlanta Hawks recently hosted a pep rally to recognize Heritage Academy as the top-performing elementary school in Atlanta Public School’s March “Race2Read” Challenge, held in celebration of National Reading Month. During the celebration held at Heritage Academy’s gym, the top three classrooms and top three individual readers were awarded and the school received a […]

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In an historic speech reminiscent of the famed filibuster featured in the Mr. Smith Goes to Washington film, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker railed against the Trump administration’s anti-DEI initiatives, potential Social Security cuts, federal job losses and much more since Trump took office less than 100 days ago. Since taking office, major issues Trump has […]

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The City of Atlanta, in collaboration with Invest Atlanta – the City’s economic development agency – announced the upcoming launch of the city’s first legacy business program aimed at supporting businesses that have been in operation for 30 years or longer. This notable initiative is designed to recognize, promote and sustain vital businesses within the […]

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Evidence-based program Intercept now offered for families in Georgia Youth Villages, a national nonprofit leader in children’s mental and behavioral health services, today announced a pilot contract with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities to expand its evidenced-based Intercept program to Douglas, Paulding and Rockdale counties, bringing access to in-home prevention care […]

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As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) will hold a grand opening celebration on Thursday, April 3, at 10 a.m. for the Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center (CSECC), the newest building on the MSM campus, located at 720 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. The state-of-the-art facility is named for the […]

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BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The executive order is chillingly titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” It declares that the Smithsonian, once a symbol of “American excellence,” has become tainted by narratives that portray “American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.” By Stacy M. Brown Even the most cynical observers knew this day […]

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by Dr. Quinton T. Ross,Jr., He appeared to many to be the typical college student. A promising work-study student, for much of his college time he had solid grades and maintained a GPA well above the requirement of his academic scholarships. However, there had been a noticeable change in his attendance over a few recent […]

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Staff turnover at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues as the United States faces several public health threats. by Jennifer Porter Gore By Tuesday afternoon, it was clear that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was having a tough week. Already dealing with domestic outbreaks of measles and tuberculosis as well as […]

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MARCH 26 1831—The founder of the Afri­can Methodist Episcopal Church Church, Richard Allen, dies at age 71 in Philadelphia, Pa. As its first bishop, Allen set the AME Church on the path to becoming the first Black religious denomination in America to be fully independent of White control. He, in effect, chartered a separate religious […]

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