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Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts announced today that the County will prioritize hiring federal workers affected by recent job cuts implemented by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “There are thousands of skilled Fulton County professionals now facing unexpected unemployment” said Chairman Pitts. “It’s critical that we step up and give these individuals the […]

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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.1 points in February to 100.7. This is the fourth consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98 and is 4.4 points below its most recent peak of 105.1 in December. The Uncertainty Index rose four points to 104 – the second highest recorded reading. Click here to read the full report. […]

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The Hip Hop Museum, slated to open its doors to the public in the summer of 2026, will be the first dedicated to exploring the genre’s history and social impact on the culture and its influence beyond the basics of art and ethnic constraints.  The 55,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility, located in New York’s Bronx borough is […]

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The health of Georgia’s thriving community of Black-owned businesses is under threat. Georgia has over 120,000 Black-owned businesses operating in the state, making up more than 11 percent of all businesses in Georgia. It’s the second-highest share of Black-owned businesses in the country, just behind Maryland. But now, on top of longstanding challenges such as high inflation and workforce shortages, […]

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“Celebrating Women of Color… DeKalb Women Speak” is an enriching Women’s History Month Celebration produced by Chit Chat Communications in partnership with DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk, taking place this Saturday, March 8, 2025, 11am-2pm on International Women’s Day,  at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center in Decatur. Hosted by 1380 am WAOK’s Juandolyn Stokes, this fun […]

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Flowers Communications Group (FCG), an award-winning integrated marketing communications firm with more than a 30-year track record of creating thoughtful, relevant, and stable connections and experiences for brands, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and key influencers, announced that Jasmine Flowers Mazyck and Brinton Flowers have been named managing partners, a first for the firm. Michelle Flowers […]

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A mother whose two young children died last month after sleeping in a van the family was sheltering in has been gifted a new home. According to PEOPLE, the city of Detroit and the Detroit Rescues Ministries presented the keys to a new home for Tateona Williams, 29, and her surviving children. “The Detroit Rescue […]

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Will provide hundreds of students with on-site admissions counseling, scholarships, mentoring, and employment opportunities Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is committed to ensuring educational access and opportunity for Black students. This year’s HBCU Fair will proceed despite presidential executive orders aimed at eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) initiatives and blocking events that expand opportunities […]

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“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the issues and what’s at stake for Black America The group of “East Room Black People” cheered as Trump lied to their faces and no one said a word about attacks on DEI or Haitian immigrants. Donald Trump hosting a Black History […]

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Georgia Military College and NewDay USA are honored to welcome Deshauna Barber as the distinguished speaker for the first NewDay USA Leadership Speaker Series event of 2025 on Friday, March 28, at 2:30 p.m. in the GMC Theatre at the NewDay USA Center of Leadership.   A U.S. Army veteran, former Miss USA, author, and motivational […]

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Photo: Getty Images Meta is cutting its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) team and rolling back its related programs. In a letter to its employees on Friday (January 10), Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, informed staffers that it was eliminating its DEI initiatives due to the changing legal and policy landscape surrounding diversity, equity, […]

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DeKalb County just made history! Speaking at the Georgia State Capitol, CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announced the approval of a $4.27 billion investment, the largest in county history, to modernize water and sewer infrastructure. This bold initiative will ensure clean, reliable water services, strengthen economic growth, and create over 6,400 jobs. What This Investment Means for […]

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