In the wake of reports that millions of taxpayers have been surprised to learn they owe money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) this filing season, Ways & Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman John Lewis (D-GA) and Oversight Subcommittee member Judy Chu (D-CA) sent a letter to Department of Treasury (Treasury) Secretary Steven Mnuchin and IRS Commissioner Charles […]
Valentine’s Day is upon us and if you either completely forgot or haven’t gotten your sweetheart a gift yet, there’s still time to get something great that won’t break the bank. Plan for a weekend dinner Not only will a weeknight dinner inconvenience most more than that of a weekend dinner but also, you’ll be […]
Marc Jacobs International and Bedrock Manufacturing announce an agreement to design, produce and launch a new collection of Marc Jacobs watches. Parent company to...
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 […]
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 […]
As we ferret out truth from reality in the ongoing accusations against Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, where do we draw the line of guilt by elected officials on apparent acts of past racism? I could not help but feel sympathetic for Gov. Northam as he faced the inseparable barrage of attacks from friend and foe […]
