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“How To Make A Home”:  A theater experience tells unhoused story in living rooms

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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Community collaboration in College Park addresses year-round needs

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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Philadelphia continues long history of Black-led protest meetings aimed at fighting racial inequity and prejudice

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

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Local News Historic Fort Lauderdale Organization Faces Legal Battle Over Property Dispute

Historic Fort Lauderdale Organization Faces Legal Battle Over Property Dispute

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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Board of Supervisors Reinforce Mental Health Services for Unhoused Residents

This week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisors Holly J. Mitchell and Janice Hahn to reinstate and strengthen a pilot program by June 2025 to better serve unhoused residents at LA County libraries in need of mental health support. The motion directs the LA County Department of Mental

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History Fort Lauderdale Celebrates Opening “Roots Of Resilience: The Journey Of Black Broward”

Dr. Yvette Giles Stuart and Bobby R.  Henry. Sr. Courtesy of Westside Gazette FORT LAUDERDALE, FL– Broward County’s business, political and community leaders and collaborators gathered on February 19th to celebrate the grand opening of History Fort Lauderdale’s newest permanent exhibit, “Roots of Resilience: The Journey of Black Broward.” This significant exhibit, developed in collaboration with

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A betrayal of hardworking Americans: It’s time to abolish property taxes on primary homes

Envato Elements By Kionne McGhee, Miami-Dade County Commissioner The elimination of property taxes on primary homes in Florida isn’t just a policy issue – it’s a moral imperative. For middle-class families, seniors, and veterans, the dream of homeownership represents more than just a roof over their heads. It’s a source of dignity, pride, and the

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Historic American Beach Residents Put Nassau County on Notice

Sunrise on Wooden Pier, Amelia Island, Florida – Getty Images Fernandina Beach, Fla. – Feb. 13, 2025, Located along the picturesque shores of Northeast Florida in Nassau County lies a half mile-long enclave of homes and historic structures known as American Beach. Listed on the national register of historic places, American Beach was a sanctuary for African

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Dr. Martin Luther King Made His Only Delaware Speech at Howard High School in 1960

By Delawareblack  Via #Delaware.gov: When Dr. King spoke to the packed audience in the Howard High School auditorium on September 12, 1960, he delivered a message of patience and persistence. “Protest, yes, but with dignity and discipline to achieve our goals,” said King in this newspaper clipping from the News Journal..Dr. King’s first and only visit

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