Trending News: Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, Georgia Still Knows What Service MeansIs Your Phone Listening to You? What Really Happens When Ads Seem to Know Too MuchSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryWarnock, Wyden Open Senate Inquiry Into Possible Political Use of IRS EnforcementCan a Black Veteran Farmer Win in Rural Georgia?In the Bronx, Finding Cancer Early May Begin With Finding Each OtherValeria Howard Cunningham: From Preserving a Legacy to Building Her OwnWhat Happens to Your Information After You Type It Into an AI Chatbot?Beyond the Title: USBC Power 50 Celebrates Black Women Who Turn Influence Into ImpactAtlanta, MARTA Reach $52 Million Settlement to End Years-Long More MARTA DisputeOne Small Card, One Big Question That Changed a LifeSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryAI Can Save You Time, but Can It Make You Smarter?Dream Clinches Playoff Spot Behind Reese’s Career-High 31 PointsLove, Patrick: BronzeLens Opening Night Brings a Fashion Pioneer Back Into the SpotlightWhen AI Sounds Certain but Isn’t: How Everyday People Can Recognize an AI GuessBottoms Brings Confidence and Candor to NABJ, But an $87 Million Question LoomsJonathan Hunt Earns MARTA’s Top Job. Now Comes the Test of “Routine ExcellenceBronzeLens Enters a New Era with Expanded Festival, New Leadership and a Focus on Building Black CinemaFour Gold Medals, Two Americas: Remembering Jesse Owens 90 Years After BerlinSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryThe AI in Your Pocket: How Artificial Intelligence Is Already Shaping Your Daily LifeKween Jacqueline Merrill Wins Atlanta Regional, Advances to Soul Country Music Star National Finals in Los AngelesWhen the Seasons Stop Making Sense: Climate Change Is Rewriting the Rules for Black FarmersKeisha Lance Bottoms Appeals to Georgia Voters, Especially Black Men: Record Turnout Could Decide Georgia’s Governor’s RaceThe Human Stakes of AI: Why This Technology Deserves Public AttentionSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryThe Road to Los Angeles: How Soul Country Music Star Is Showcasing the Next Generation of Black Country ArtistsAsk the Archivist: Obama Presidential Center Opens Door to Presidential Research Through New Public ProgramWarnock’s $35 Insulin Cap Bill Clears Senate Committee, Moves One Step Closer to Becoming LawBlack Writers Weekend Comes Home: Why Atlanta Will Host More Than a Literary FestivalWhy Speed Feels Loud After a Certain AgeSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryAI and the Public Good: Why Citizens Need a Clear UnderstandingSix Blocks That Changed the Conversation About Lung HealthWNBA Makes History as First Professional Sports League to Host Events at Obama Presidential CenterSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryUnapologetically InfluentialThe Real AI Revolution: How Technology Is Rewriting Daily LifeKaiser Permanente Expands ‘Building for Impact’ in Atlanta, Connecting Minority Contractors to Growing Healthcare ProjectsAmerica at 250: The Distance Between Promise and PracticeDream Fall to Valkyries Despite Strong Individual PerformancesA Celebration of Hope Inspires Birmingham’s Community Conversation on Lung CancerAre African American Millennials and Gen Zers Too Busy Partying While Democracy Burns?Dream Rally Falls Short as Valkyries End Atlanta’s Four-Game Winning StreakThe Unfinished Journey: Why We Commemorate Juneteenth—NOT THE FOURTH OF JULYThe New Digital Power: How AI Is Changing Trust, Control, and ChoiceWarnock’s Private Equity Housing Ban Clears Congress, Offering Working Families Long-Awaited ReliefDream Shatter Franchise Scoring Record, Reese Makes History in 113–96 Win Over FeverHope Comes Home: Obama Presidential Center Opens on Chicago’s South SideHow a Town of 5,000 Stopped a 10,000-Bed Detention CenterReese Records 10th Double-Double as Dream Win in IndianaGeorgia Voters Shake Up Political Landscape, Setting Stage for High-Stakes November ElectionsAI and Common Sense: Why Everyday People Must Stay AwakePart III – “From Awareness to Action”: Communities Confront Lung Cancer TogetherGeorgia Governor Brian “Strange Fruit Planting” Kemp Helps Revive and Lead the ConfederacyLiberty Pull Away from Dream, 104-90, in Key Commissioner’s Cup MatchMARTA Partners With Big Boi to Launch “Let MARTA Drive” Campaign Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026Atlanta Dream Grind Out 82–75 Road Win Behind Historic Night From Rhyne Howard and Angel ReeseWho and Where Will You Be When History Calls?AI and Human Judgment: What People Must Protect as Machines AdvanceSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryPart II – “Your Lungs Are Talking”: How the Respiratory System Works – and What It Tells UsWarnock Challenges Americans to Imagine What $70 Billion Could Buy Beyond Immigration EnforcementWhat AI Means for Regular People: Power, Risk, and Daily LifePart I – “Anyone With Lungs”: Understanding the Hidden Realities of Lung CancerGlobal Grub Alley to Turn Walton Street Into a World Cup Food HavenBlack Women Nannies and White Babies: Loving, Nurturing, and Caring for the Children Who May One Day Grow Up to Hate You Simply Because of the Color of Your SkinObama Foundation Names New Presidential Center Spaces Honoring Civic and Social Change LeadersAtlanta Hypertension Initiative Launches Coordinated Push to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes Across Metro RegionDeKalb Leaders Highlight Public Safety Gains, Housing Initiatives, and Infrastructure Investments During Quarterly Town HallSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryIt’s Time for Cooperstown to Catch UpCongressional Black Caucus Presses U.S. Companies To Oppose Republican Redistricting PushBeyond the Hype: What AI Is Really Changing in Everyday LifeARTIST PROFILE:  M. V. DespenzaChit Chat Atlanta Tours Launches Southside Remix Restaurant Experience Highlighting Black-Owned Culinary CultureKeisha Lance Bottoms Wins Georgia Democratic Primary Outright, Avoiding Runoff in Major Show of StrengthMayor Andre Dickens Unveils Sweeping Neighborhood Reinvestment Act Focused on Anti-Displacement and EquityMARTA Opens New Pedestrian Bridge at Indian Creek Station, Marking Major Milestone in Systemwide Rehabilitation EffortObama Foundation Announces Free South Side Watch Party for Presidential Center Grand OpeningThe Quiet Expansion of AI: How It Is Entering Everyday DecisionsInside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 7Obama Foundation Names Garden Pavilion for Nancy Pelosi at Presidential CenterAtlanta Expands Summer Youth Employment Program as Mayor Dickens Celebrates Nearly 20,000 Youth Connected to JobsAI in Plain Language: Why This Technology Affects EveryoneSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryCharlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Announces Surprise Resignation, Closing a Historic Chapter in Queen City LeadershipARTIST PROFILE: Jay FreemanPraise Dance Brought Them Together. Motherhood Kept Them Engaged. Faith Keeps Them Grounded.Crime Down, Investment Up: DeKalb CEO Highlights Transformation StrategyObama Presidential Center Museum Tickets Go on Sale May 6 as Opening ApproachesThe AI Shift: What Everyday People Need to Understand Right NowLouisiana Republicans Eliminate Elected Position Days Before Democrat was to Assume OfficeInsurance Reform Takes Center Stage as DeAndre Mathis Pushes Consumer-Focused Agenda in Georgia RaceGeorgia Honors Life and Legacy of David Scott at State Capitol CeremonyMARTA, Regional Transit Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New Better Breeze SystemInside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 6Dickens Administration Expands Blight Tax to Revitalize NeighborhoodsWhen Progress Skips Its Own Footsteps
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Trending News: Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, Georgia Still Knows What Service MeansIs Your Phone Listening to You? What Really Happens When Ads Seem to Know Too MuchSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryWarnock, Wyden Open Senate Inquiry Into Possible Political Use of IRS EnforcementCan a Black Veteran Farmer Win in Rural Georgia?In the Bronx, Finding Cancer Early May Begin With Finding Each OtherValeria Howard Cunningham: From Preserving a Legacy to Building Her OwnWhat Happens to Your Information After You Type It Into an AI Chatbot?Beyond the Title: USBC Power 50 Celebrates Black Women Who Turn Influence Into ImpactAtlanta, MARTA Reach $52 Million Settlement to End Years-Long More MARTA DisputeOne Small Card, One Big Question That Changed a LifeSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryAI Can Save You Time, but Can It Make You Smarter?Dream Clinches Playoff Spot Behind Reese’s Career-High 31 PointsLove, Patrick: BronzeLens Opening Night Brings a Fashion Pioneer Back Into the SpotlightWhen AI Sounds Certain but Isn’t: How Everyday People Can Recognize an AI GuessBottoms Brings Confidence and Candor to NABJ, But an $87 Million Question LoomsJonathan Hunt Earns MARTA’s Top Job. Now Comes the Test of “Routine ExcellenceBronzeLens Enters a New Era with Expanded Festival, New Leadership and a Focus on Building Black CinemaFour Gold Medals, Two Americas: Remembering Jesse Owens 90 Years After BerlinSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryThe AI in Your Pocket: How Artificial Intelligence Is Already Shaping Your Daily LifeKween Jacqueline Merrill Wins Atlanta Regional, Advances to Soul Country Music Star National Finals in Los AngelesWhen the Seasons Stop Making Sense: Climate Change Is Rewriting the Rules for Black FarmersKeisha Lance Bottoms Appeals to Georgia Voters, Especially Black Men: Record Turnout Could Decide Georgia’s Governor’s RaceThe Human Stakes of AI: Why This Technology Deserves Public AttentionSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryThe Road to Los Angeles: How Soul Country Music Star Is Showcasing the Next Generation of Black Country ArtistsAsk the Archivist: Obama Presidential Center Opens Door to Presidential Research Through New Public ProgramWarnock’s $35 Insulin Cap Bill Clears Senate Committee, Moves One Step Closer to Becoming LawBlack Writers Weekend Comes Home: Why Atlanta Will Host More Than a Literary FestivalWhy Speed Feels Loud After a Certain AgeSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryAI and the Public Good: Why Citizens Need a Clear UnderstandingSix Blocks That Changed the Conversation About Lung HealthWNBA Makes History as First Professional Sports League to Host Events at Obama Presidential CenterSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryUnapologetically InfluentialThe Real AI Revolution: How Technology Is Rewriting Daily LifeKaiser Permanente Expands ‘Building for Impact’ in Atlanta, Connecting Minority Contractors to Growing Healthcare ProjectsAmerica at 250: The Distance Between Promise and PracticeDream Fall to Valkyries Despite Strong Individual PerformancesA Celebration of Hope Inspires Birmingham’s Community Conversation on Lung CancerAre African American Millennials and Gen Zers Too Busy Partying While Democracy Burns?Dream Rally Falls Short as Valkyries End Atlanta’s Four-Game Winning StreakThe Unfinished Journey: Why We Commemorate Juneteenth—NOT THE FOURTH OF JULYThe New Digital Power: How AI Is Changing Trust, Control, and ChoiceWarnock’s Private Equity Housing Ban Clears Congress, Offering Working Families Long-Awaited ReliefDream Shatter Franchise Scoring Record, Reese Makes History in 113–96 Win Over FeverHope Comes Home: Obama Presidential Center Opens on Chicago’s South SideHow a Town of 5,000 Stopped a 10,000-Bed Detention CenterReese Records 10th Double-Double as Dream Win in IndianaGeorgia Voters Shake Up Political Landscape, Setting Stage for High-Stakes November ElectionsAI and Common Sense: Why Everyday People Must Stay AwakePart III – “From Awareness to Action”: Communities Confront Lung Cancer TogetherGeorgia Governor Brian “Strange Fruit Planting” Kemp Helps Revive and Lead the ConfederacyLiberty Pull Away from Dream, 104-90, in Key Commissioner’s Cup MatchMARTA Partners With Big Boi to Launch “Let MARTA Drive” Campaign Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026Atlanta Dream Grind Out 82–75 Road Win Behind Historic Night From Rhyne Howard and Angel ReeseWho and Where Will You Be When History Calls?AI and Human Judgment: What People Must Protect as Machines AdvanceSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryPart II – “Your Lungs Are Talking”: How the Respiratory System Works – and What It Tells UsWarnock Challenges Americans to Imagine What $70 Billion Could Buy Beyond Immigration EnforcementWhat AI Means for Regular People: Power, Risk, and Daily LifePart I – “Anyone With Lungs”: Understanding the Hidden Realities of Lung CancerGlobal Grub Alley to Turn Walton Street Into a World Cup Food HavenBlack Women Nannies and White Babies: Loving, Nurturing, and Caring for the Children Who May One Day Grow Up to Hate You Simply Because of the Color of Your SkinObama Foundation Names New Presidential Center Spaces Honoring Civic and Social Change LeadersAtlanta Hypertension Initiative Launches Coordinated Push to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes Across Metro RegionDeKalb Leaders Highlight Public Safety Gains, Housing Initiatives, and Infrastructure Investments During Quarterly Town HallSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryIt’s Time for Cooperstown to Catch UpCongressional Black Caucus Presses U.S. Companies To Oppose Republican Redistricting PushBeyond the Hype: What AI Is Really Changing in Everyday LifeARTIST PROFILE:  M. V. DespenzaChit Chat Atlanta Tours Launches Southside Remix Restaurant Experience Highlighting Black-Owned Culinary CultureKeisha Lance Bottoms Wins Georgia Democratic Primary Outright, Avoiding Runoff in Major Show of StrengthMayor Andre Dickens Unveils Sweeping Neighborhood Reinvestment Act Focused on Anti-Displacement and EquityMARTA Opens New Pedestrian Bridge at Indian Creek Station, Marking Major Milestone in Systemwide Rehabilitation EffortObama Foundation Announces Free South Side Watch Party for Presidential Center Grand OpeningThe Quiet Expansion of AI: How It Is Entering Everyday DecisionsInside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 7Obama Foundation Names Garden Pavilion for Nancy Pelosi at Presidential CenterAtlanta Expands Summer Youth Employment Program as Mayor Dickens Celebrates Nearly 20,000 Youth Connected to JobsAI in Plain Language: Why This Technology Affects EveryoneSHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League HistoryCharlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Announces Surprise Resignation, Closing a Historic Chapter in Queen City LeadershipARTIST PROFILE: Jay FreemanPraise Dance Brought Them Together. Motherhood Kept Them Engaged. Faith Keeps Them Grounded.Crime Down, Investment Up: DeKalb CEO Highlights Transformation StrategyObama Presidential Center Museum Tickets Go on Sale May 6 as Opening ApproachesThe AI Shift: What Everyday People Need to Understand Right NowLouisiana Republicans Eliminate Elected Position Days Before Democrat was to Assume OfficeInsurance Reform Takes Center Stage as DeAndre Mathis Pushes Consumer-Focused Agenda in Georgia RaceGeorgia Honors Life and Legacy of David Scott at State Capitol CeremonyMARTA, Regional Transit Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New Better Breeze SystemInside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 6Dickens Administration Expands Blight Tax to Revitalize NeighborhoodsWhen Progress Skips Its Own Footsteps
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CFPB Slashes Fine on Wise, Still Demands Repayment for Overcharged Users
CFPB Slashes Fine on Wise, Still Demands Repayment for Overcharged Users

By Milton Kirby | May 15, 2025 | Washington, D.C. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has changed the terms of a previous enforcement order against the international money transfer…

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Live Nation to Anchor Centennial Yards with 5,300-Seat Music Venue
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Centennial Yards selects Live Nation to operate a new 5,300-seat music venue, anchoring Downtown Atlanta’s $5B entertainment district near State Farm Arena and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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DeKalb Reimagined: CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Charts New Path Forward
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DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson outlines bold plans to improve public safety, infrastructure, economic inclusion, and homelessness in her 2025 State of the County Address.

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How to Avoid Credit Card Late Fees After a Court Threw Out a Proposed Cap
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By Cora Lewis | Associated Press | April 28, 2025 A Texas judge earlier this month threw out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees at $8. The Consumer Finance…

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Sharpton Meets with Target CEO Over DEI Rollback
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Rev. Al Sharpton met with Target CEO Brian Cornell to address the company’s DEI rollback, amid ongoing boycott efforts and activist concerns over corporate accountability.

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Black Golfers, the Masters, and the Economic Power of Augusta National
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The 2025 Masters highlighted golf’s evolving legacy—spotlighting Black pioneers, Augusta’s exclusivity, and a $140M economic impact—while diversity efforts continue to reshape the sport.

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Romona Jackson Jones, Highlights Zero Debt and Unveils Bold Vision for Douglas County’s Future
Romona Jackson Jones, Highlights Zero Debt and Unveils Bold Vision for Douglas County’s Future

Douglas County celebrated zero debt, $97M in grants, and Amazon’s $11B investment at a sold-out State of the County event in Douglasville.

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DEI Rollback Costs Target Billions and Loyalty
DEI Rollback Costs Target Billions and Loyalty

Target faces growing financial and reputational fallout, losing $12.4B in revenue, stock dropping $27, and facing lawsuits after reversing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

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Senate Votes to Overturn Overdraft Fee Cap, Undermining Key Consumer Protections
Senate Votes to Overturn Overdraft Fee Cap, Undermining Key Consumer Protections

Senate repeals CFPB rule capping overdraft fees, blocking future reforms. Move favors big banks, harms low-income families, and undermines consumer protections championed by Senator Warnock.

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20 Million Predatory Loans Drained Over $2.4 Billion From Consumers
20 Million Predatory Loans Drained Over $2.4 Billion From Consumers

In 2022, predatory payday lenders drained $2.4B in fees from low-income, largely Black and Latino borrowers through high-interest, deceptive loans, Center for Responsible Lending report finds.

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What Every Small Business Needs to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act
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Small businesses must file beneficial ownership reports under the Corporate Transparency Act to combat financial crimes—though enforcement is paused as of March 2025.

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EU beer and winemakers fear business will dry up under Trump’s tariffs
EU beer and winemakers fear business will dry up under Trump’s tariffs

US President Trump’s tariffs threat sparks fear in Europe’s drinks industry, with wine and spirits producers warning of devastating impact on jobs and exports, potentially crippling key markets.

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No Retirement For Me
No Retirement For Me

Jonathan Clements reflects on the life changes driven by his terminal cancer diagnosis at age 61. Despite his prior focus on frugality and saving for retirement, he now prioritizes enjoying daily life, simplifying finances, and ensuring his family’s financial security. His philosophy embraces making meaningful memories while managing his health challenges.

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Trump Golf Weekends’ Cost To Taxpayers Hits $18.2 Million
Trump Golf Weekends’ Cost To Taxpayers Hits $18.2 Million

Donald Trump has spent over $18 million in taxpayer money on golfing since his second term began, playing at his Florida courses on 13 occasions out of 48 days in office. This spending could surpass the $151.5 million spent during his first term, raising concerns about the associated costs and security measures.

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Fulton County: An Economic, Cultural, and Educational Hub for Georgia
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By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | February 19, 2025 According to Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts in his annual State of the County address, Fulton County continues to…

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Corporate America Abandons DE&I, But Black-Owned Brands Are the Future
Corporate America Abandons DE&I, But Black-Owned Brands Are the Future

While corporations retreat, Black entrepreneurs continue to build, innovate, and thrive. According to NBC Select, over three million Black-owned brands are in the U.S., spanning every industry imaginable.

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