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Trending News: BronzeLens Film Festival Marks 16 Years with Big Wins and Bittersweet GoodbyeJust Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should: The Trappings of Dark Royalty’s Financial Excess in Black AmericaDrastic Pell Grant Changes Now Law—HBCUs and Low-Income Students Brace for the Next PhaseAmericans Say Racism Exists, but Shrug at SolutionsToo Pricey to ProtectSkin Cancer Is Trickier Than You ThinkNegro League Conference Unveils More History and Takes on Future ChallengesMARTA’s Transit Ambassadors Gear Up for Labor Day TravelersChit Chat Atlanta Tours Launches With Immersive Black History & Cultural ExperiencesWhy Rap Dixon Belongs in Cooperstown with the LegendsHoward University President Ben Vinson III to Step Down After Two YearsFrom Exclusion to Excellence: The Birth of Negro League BaseballMARTA Safety Briefing Highlights Technology, But My Experience Exposed Gaps in Rider AssistanceBronzeLens Film Festival Opens with Stirring Tribute to Blues Legend Eddie TaylorFrom Costa Rica to Krog Street: The Journey of XocolatlFrom Pecans to Hospitals: Warnock Highlights Tariff and Health Care Struggles in GeorgiaI Pledge Allegiance – Not!Exports, Tariffs, and Tradition, Pecan Farmers Seek Relief in Global MarketDeKalb County, Urban League Launch Water Rate Assistance Program to Support FamiliesMARTA Escalator, Cleared by State, Back in Service at Vine CityNorth Metro Miracle League Gears Up for 21st Annual “No Limits” Golf ClassicMARTA Appoints Jonathan Hunt Interim GM/CEO as Transit Prepares for World CupBrian Norman, Jr.: The Kid Next Door and World Champion‘We Will Be Married Forever’ – Michelle Obama Admits 10 ‘Bad Years’ with Barack but Says Quitting Was Never an OptionBo Luxe Male Brings Luxury Organic Grooming to Black MenGoldmine of Opportunity and Inspiration: Black Writers Weekend Ignites AtlantaMichael Thurmond Enters 2026 Georgia Governor’s Race with Focus on Unity and ExperienceAtlanta Leaders to Tackle Infrastructure and Funding at 2025 INTERSECTION ConferenceFrom Student to Leader: Elise Durham NABJ’s New Executive Director‘Gray Divorce’ Is On The Rise, And Relationship Experts Think This Is WhyBridge to the Future: Ted Turner Bridge Reopens After 7-Year Closure, Reconnecting Downtown AtlantaWarnock, Ossoff Bring $500M Military Construction Funding Package to GeorgiaMARTA Suspends Streetcar Service for Utility Repairs and UpgradesFirst to Fly: Lisa Leslie Dunked, and Women’s Basketball Took FlightDeKalb County Pioneers Long-Term Housing Solution with $8M InvestmentMARTA and Page Turners Host “Reading and Riding” Family Day at Decatur StationHistory is Made: Bubba Wallace Becomes the First Black NASCAR Driver to Win on the Indianapolis OvalWarnock Leads Effort to End Racial Bias in Black Home AppraisalsIf Wealth Was Evenly Distributed Across the US, How Much Money Would Every Person Have?Elon Musk Fired 6,000 USDA Workers — The U.S. Is Now Confronting a Threat from Invasive Species and Financial FalloutLee Elder: The Man Who Changed Golf Forever50 Stars, One Stage: HBCU Swingman Classic Kicks Off MLB All-Star Week‘Pay attention’: Supreme Court justice gives dire warning about ‘state of our democracy’Black Writers Weekend Returns to Atlanta:  Where Stories Ignite and Voices RiseYour Guide to Riding MARTA to See Beyoncé Live in AtlantaOscar-Qualifying BronzeLens Celebrates 16 Years of Elevating Stories by Creators of Color10 Steps to Building Lasting Wealth60,000 Runners Take On the Heat in 56th AJC Peachtree 10KMARTA Expands Service for July 5 FIFA World Cup MatchAtlanta Pauses Construction for Fourth of July, Ramps Up FIFA World Cup PrepFrom Expo to Finish Line: MARTA’s Got Your RideNew Challenges, New Approaches: DeKalb County Strengthens Regional Ties and Invests in Community GrowthCan We Go to the Zoo One Weekend?UVA President Resigns to Protect Students, Jobs from Trump’s Threat of CutsModerate NC Senator Thom Tillis Succumbs to Pressure from TrumpBroadway Royalty and Civil Rights Warrior: Lena Horne RememberedCrustacean Nation Rises: How Athens is Building a Hockey EmpireHow Much Did Trump’s Strikes Damage Iran?DeKalb County to Host Major Job Fair with 500+ Openings Across DepartmentsTrump Allies Rage as Nobel Nomination Is WithdrawnAlvin Bragg, Manhattan prosecutor who took on Trump, wins Democratic primary in bid for second termWilma Rudolph: How a Girl Who Couldn’t Walk Became the Fastest Woman in the World6 Unknowns After Trump Strikes IranMonster Jam Athens: High-Flying Trucks and Hometown CheersVillage at Legacy to Deliver Community-Focused Housing at Legacy ParkInvestors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sitesVirginia’s Next Governor Will Be a Woman—Earle-Sears and Spanberger Set for Historic Clash‘Forgiveness is between him and God:’ Families reflect on decade since Charleston church massacreFelons, Fascists, and False Prophets—Oh My!Boldest, Baddest, Ballin’est: Phoenix Aim for Glory in High-Stakes Home Playoff GameFalcons Fans Invited to Watch 2025 Camp Practices LiveNextGen Bus Network Set to Transform Atlanta TransitMARTA Approves Budget Focused on Rider Experience, Infrastructure UpgradesFrom Tupelo to the World: Elvis Presley’s Birthplace Preserves His LegacyCarolina Crusher, Grave Digger, and Zombie: Three Icons, Three Paths, One SportThe Devil’s Proxies: How the Reincarnation of Racist Governor George Wallace Rules America Again Through the Presidency of Donald Trump and His CultGeorgia-Born, Globally Respected: America’s First Black Catholic Bishop, Ordained 150 Years AgoCity Leaders Help Atlantans Start Fresh at Justice FairHistory Made: Austell, GA Appoints First Female Police Chief in Cobb CountyDeKalb’s Youth, Homeless, and Pets Find Hope Under New InitiativesNew Fees, Fewer Perks: Southwest Updates Fare StructurePredatory Lending Claims Move Forward: TitleMax Loses Bid to Dismiss NC CaseHegseth Orders Navy Ship Honoring Civil Rights Icon RenamedWorld-Class Transit for World-Class Soccer: MARTA Steps UpAtlanta Dream Guard Allisha Gray Earns First-Ever Player of the Week HonorFighting Violence with Values: HWPL Georgia Leads the WayDespite Pushback From Students and Alumni, DeSantis Ally Picked to Lead FAMUBrown v. 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Fulton County: An Economic, Cultural, and Educational Hub for Georgia
Fulton County: An Economic, Cultural, and Educational Hub for Georgia

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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Making Positive Thinking and Self-talk a Priority in 2025
Making Positive Thinking and Self-talk a Priority in 2025

One goal to consider for 2025 is to learn effective ways to manage stress and implement positive thinking and self-talk.

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Chuck Burch: Skating, Golfing, and Giving Back Through Scholarships
Chuck Burch: Skating, Golfing, and Giving Back Through Scholarships

Chuck Burch has dedicated over two decades to transforming lives through education via the Chuck Burch Scholarship Fund (CBSF), which has awarded over $315,000 to more than 200 students. CBSF not only provides scholarships but also advocates for education, mentoring students through financial aid and college navigation while fostering community engagement.

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Lenses, Learning, and Legacy: Highlights from Imaging USA 2025
Lenses, Learning, and Legacy: Highlights from Imaging USA 2025

Imaging USA 2025 in Texas united photographers for top-tier education, gear expos, networking, and business growth—America’s premier photography conference for professionals and creatives alike.

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Carter G. Woodson – the Father of Black History
Carter G. Woodson – the Father of Black History

Carter Godwin Woodson, known as the Father of Black History, was a pioneering historian, author, journalist, and educator who dedicated his life to documenting and promoting African American history.

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Brave + Kind Bookshop: Empowering Young Readers
Brave + Kind Bookshop: Empowering Young Readers

In the heart of Decatur, Georgia, at 722 W. College Ave., Brave and Kind Bookshop is an independent bookstore founded by local mom Bunnie Hilliard.

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Associated Credit Union Foundation Offers $3,500 Scholarships to High School Seniors
Associated Credit Union Foundation Offers $3,500 Scholarships to High School Seniors

The Associated Credit Union (ACU) Foundation offers the Ronald K. Ford Memorial Scholarship, awarding $3,500 to high school seniors who embody Mr. Ford’s commitment to education, sportsmanship, and community service, with a deadline of March 31, 2025.

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Innovative Education in Action: A Visit to the Ron Clark Academy
Innovative Education in Action: A Visit to the Ron Clark Academy

The Ron Clark Academy (RCA) is an innovative school in Atlanta, GA, that uses groundbreaking teaching methods to foster academic excellence, student empowerment, and community development, inspiring a global movement in education.

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Atlanta Dream Partners with Barack and Michelle Obama Academy for Annual Backpack Drive
Atlanta Dream Partners with Barack and Michelle Obama Academy for Annual Backpack Drive

tlanta Dream Teams Up with Barack and Michelle Obama Academy for Annual Backpack Drive: Equip students with new backpacks and school supplies, featuring a mini-resource fair, voter registration, and more, on July 31 at Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta, GA.

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Reese Dutton: A Life of Love, Family, and Photography
Reese Dutton: A Life of Love, Family, and Photography

Reese Dutton’s Legacy: A devoted husband, father, and educator, Reese Dutton’s life was marked by love, service, and dedication, inspiring all who knew him with his unwavering commitment to family and community.

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