Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to further pursue its goals
By Jill Colvin | New York, NY | October 3, 2025 NEW YORK — President Donald Trump is openly embracing the conservative blueprint he desperately tried to distance himself from…
Thurgood Marshall: The People’s Lawyer Who Became America’s First Black Supreme Court Justice
By Milton Kirby | Washington, D.C. | October 2, 2025 Fifty-eight years ago today, the marble halls of the U.S. Supreme Court bore witness to a moment that reshaped American…
SilverSneakers and Kroc Atlanta Center Bring Seniors Together for 2K Walk
Nearly 30 Atlanta seniors joined SilverSneakers and Kroc Atlanta Center’s free 2K walk, highlighting fitness, fellowship, and healthy aging in the Pittsburgh community.
FraserNet PowerNetworking Experience & Expo Returns to Atlanta
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | September 30, 2025 The PowerNetworking Experience & Expo, one of the world’s leading conferences for Black entrepreneurs. The event in its 24th year,…
Dickens, Invest Atlanta Board Advance Affordable Housing Push Amid National Crisis
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Invest Atlanta approved housing projects to add 2,500 affordable units, part of a broader response to America’s worsening housing crisis.
Hartsfield-Jackson Loses $37M FAA Funding Over Refusal to Abandon Minority Contracting Program
Atlanta forfeited $37.5M in FAA funding after refusing to abandon DEI programs, raising questions about airport projects, federal policy, and Mayor Dickens’ reelection-year decisions.
Atlanta Beltline Nears 2030 Completion with Big Progress and Bigger Goals
Atlanta Beltline marks 20 years at State of the Beltline 2025, highlighting housing, jobs, trails, and community equity while charting a path toward 2030 completion.
The Tyranny of White Racism and Rage: Why America Will Never Be Great
America’s greatness is a myth built on racism, slavery, and genocide. From MAGA chants to Stone Mountain, white rage ensures the nation will never be truly great.
MARTA to Close Peachtree Entrance and Federal Tunnel at Five Points Oct. 13
MARTA will close the Peachtree entrance and federal tunnel at Five Points Oct. 13. Riders must use Forsyth Street as transformation work continues
Cherie Danielle Brings Cultural Work to the Stage in College Park
Atlanta actress Cherie Danielle debuts The Cultural Workers Got Something to Say Oct. 3–5 at PushPush Arts Center, blending art, activism, and community dialogue.
Fever Rally Late to Eliminate Dream 87-85
Atlanta Dream fell 87-85 in Game 3 to Indiana, but back-to-back playoff berths show progress and hint at a brighter postseason future ahead.
Atlanta BeltLine Marks 20 Years at State of the Beltline Address
Atlanta leaders gather Sept. 24 at The Eastern for the 2025 State of the Beltline, marking 20 years of progress in trails, housing, and community growth.
City of Atlanta Launches ATL BIZ: New Platform Set to Simplify Permits, Taxes, and Payments Services
Atlanta launches ATL BIZ, a user-friendly online platform replacing ATL CORE, streamlining business licensing, taxes, permits, and payments with faster processing and a centralized dashboard.
North Carolina A&T Reaches Historic Enrollment of 15,275: Growth Powers Greensboro, Defines HBCU Excellence
North Carolina A&T sets a record with 15,275 students, reinforcing its role as America’s largest HBCU and a cultural, economic, and alumni powerhouse worldwide.
Should Black Students Choose College or Trades?
By Quintessa Williams | Word in Black | September 17, 2025 For generations, Black families and their children have viewed a college degree as the ticket to upward mobility, financial…

MARTA Partners With Big Boi to Launch “Let MARTA Drive” Campaign Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Atlanta Dream Grind Out 82–75 Road Win Behind Historic Night From Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese
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AI and Human Judgment: What People Must Protect as Machines Advance
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Warnock Challenges Americans to Imagine What $70 Billion Could Buy Beyond Immigration Enforcement
What AI Means for Regular People: Power, Risk, and Daily Life
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Black 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 Skin
Obama Foundation Names New Presidential Center Spaces Honoring Civic and Social Change Leaders
Atlanta Hypertension Initiative Launches Coordinated Push to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes Across Metro Region
DeKalb Leaders Highlight Public Safety Gains, Housing Initiatives, and Infrastructure Investments During Quarterly Town Hall
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