Despite the blackface and racial yearbook photo scandal embroiling Gov. Ralph Northam, D-Va., most African-Americans in Virginia do not want to see the governor step down, according to the latest Washington Post-Schar School Poll. The numbers are split dead even among Virginians at 47 percent apiece for stepping down vs. not stepping down, but there is a wide disagreement […]
Two of the biggest names in music and entertainment are joining forces on March 21 to help raise funds to support nonprofit organizations working to revitalize the historic Westside of Atlanta. Steve Harvey will host and Bruno Mars will headline the inaugural Beloved Benefit, which will bring together all of Atlanta to honor and celebrate the legacy of the Westside and the great work being […]
The Interfaith Chapel, located on the third floor of the Atrium in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, will now be known as the “Dr. Barbara Lewis King Interfaith Chapel.” The naming of the chapel – which is located outside the security checkpoint area of the world’s busiest airport and open to all – honors Bishop Dr. Barbara L. King, Founder and Minister of Hillside International Truth […]
A group of Democratic lawmakers want to raise Georgia’s minimum wage and stop employers from using salary history when making hiring decisions. Legislation introduced this week would raise the state’s minimum wage from $5.15 to $15 an hour over the next five years. Sen. Donzella James (D-Atlanta) said Georgia’s current rate forces people to make […]
The black tech ecosystem is poised to become a formidable force with the launch of a brand new venture aimed at increasing the success rates of black-led tech-enabled startups. The firm aptly named Collab, LLC hosted its launch party — CultureShock — during the Super Bowl LIII festivities. The organizers say Collab will strategically connect the […]
The Atlanta City Council unanimously passed two resolutions to rename its chambers during Monday’s full council meeting. 19-R-3007 will name the current chamber after Fulton County Judge and former Council President Marvin S. Arrington Sr. 19-R-3087 will name the old chamber in honor of former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell. The council convened in the old […]
Fastweb, the leading website for scholarship and financial aid information and a member of the Monster network, focuses on resources for African-American students in celebration of Black History Month. The online portal encourages undergraduate, graduate and college-bound African American and all minority students to help fund their college education by applying for scholarship opportunities, available […]
Atlanta Public Schools is closing the “homework gap” for about 6,000 middle school students through its new APS Digital Bridge Program, which will kick off Friday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m., at Brown Middle School with an energetic program featuring APS Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen and T-Mobile executives. The program is powered by a $1.5 […]
The Sunday Foundation, an organization geared towards equipping everyday people with support to pursue their life goals, has organized the We Care Benefit Concert for government employees who have been impacted by the government shutdown. The event, hosted by celebrity DJ Traci Steele, takes place at 7 P.M. on Saturday, February 9th atthe 3D Complex […]
NAACP Image ® Award-winning Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson and GRAMMY® Award-nominated R&B singer Tank hosted the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions. The show will air Feb. 17 on Bounce. During the 2019 Bounce Trumpet Awards viewers will see: The inaugural Xernona Clayton Award being presented to GRAMMY® Award-winning rapper, actor, entrepreneur […]
