Photo Courtesy of Afro News by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political Writer Carole Simpson Born on Dec. 7, 1940, in Chicago, Carole Simpson is known for being the first broadcast journalist to hold the title of “news anchor” for a major media company. According to Simpson’s autobiography, available on her website, she first took interest in media […]
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da B. Wells-Barnett is remembered as a fierce member of the Black Press who wasn’t afraid to use her platform to call for change. She often faced death threats for her work as an author, journalist and editor. (AFRO / Thomas Stockett) By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) is the investigative journalist,
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The Atlanta-based company, Out of Hand Theater aims to better explain and illustrate Atlanta’s homelessness issues in their newest production, How To Make A Home. Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice by Noah Washington In 2024, Atlanta saw a 7% increase in its homeless population, reaching approximately 2,867 individuals, including those in shelters and those living
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On Friday, March 7, the city of College Park held “Together We Thrive Feeding Hope” a community giveback event for the residents of the city at the Keith James Auditorium. Photo by Noah Washington/The Atlanta Voice by Noah Washington Jamel McKenzie, Mayor Pro Tem of College Park, is committed to fostering meaningful engagement between the public and
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Atlanta Daily World The Gentle Warriors Academy (GWA), the service delivery arm of Fathers Incorporated (FI), a not-for-profit working to build stronger families and communities, one father at a time, recently graduated nearly 40 fathers who participated in six weeks of classes. This is the first time fathers from FI’s various initiatives came together for
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by Linn Washington, Jr., Temple University A meeting in Philadelphia, held at a senior center on a bitter cold Saturday afternoon in late January 2025, drew nearly 300 people. They came for two key reasons. One was to voice outrage at the upsurge in policies and proposals nationwide that attack the advances of African Americans – many of which were secured
Courtesy of Westside Gazette By Lt. Ken Roland FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — A legal battle over the ownership of a historic community landmark began on Monday as the trial between the Grand Lodge of the Elks and Sader Investments, LLC commenced. Presided over by Judge Haines, the case concerns the disputed sale of land belonging to
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