Trump Supporters Are Learning Consequences Of Their Vote & Going Viral | Atlanta Daily World
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Photo: Getty Images Voters who supported Donald Trump are now learning the potential consequences of electing him for a second term and their stories are going viral. In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, social media users are sharing stories of regret and doubt from their...
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People who are obese or overweight are at higher risk of developing several chronic diseases. andreswd/E+ via Getty Images by Loneke Blackman Carr, University of Connecticut and Jameta Nicole Barlow, George Washington University The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro...
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They’ve Let the Devil Back In: The Repercussions of Donald Trump’s Re-Election | Atlanta Daily World
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By A. Scott Bolden, Contributor “Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they have done.” In a stunning turn of events, America has once again found its neck under Donald Trump’s foot—a figure with a history that should make any truly patriotic American pause. Instead, voters have chosen to...
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Businesses Preparing To Raise Consumer Prices To Offset Trump Tariff Costs | Atlanta Daily World
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Photo: Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose blanket tariffs on all imports and a 60 percent duty on goods from China has several major businesses gearing up to raise consumer prices, per the Washington Post. Trump has argued that his policy will increase the manufacturing...
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Why President Biden Should Immediately Name Kamala Harris To The Supreme Court | Atlanta Daily World
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The future of the Supreme Court could be heavily skewed to the conservative side for decades to come following the election of Donald Trump. Democrats can not afford to lose another seat on the Supreme Court over the next four years. This is a primary reason why President Joe Biden should...
on Nov 10
They’ve Let the Devil Back In: The Repercussions of Donald Trump’s Re-Election | Atlanta Daily World
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By A. Scott Bolden, Contributor “Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they have done.” In a stunning turn of events, America has once again found its neck under Donald Trump’s foot—a figure with a history that should make any truly patriotic American pause. Instead, voters have chosen to...
on Nov 8
Lisa Blunt Rochester Becomes 1st Black Woman Elected To Delaware Senate | Atlanta Daily World
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Photo: Getty Images Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester is projected to become Delaware’s first Black woman senator, per NBC News. On Tuesday (November 5), Blunt Rochester became the projected winner of a Delaware Senate seat, defeating Republican Eric Hansen and Independent Mike Katz. The win...
on Nov 6
Trump Files Lawsuit Against Georgia Elections Before the Election | Atlanta Daily World
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Former president and current presidential candidate who attempted to disrupt the election process in Georgia following his 2020 loss in the state has already filed a lawsuit contesting the state’s early voting process. Campaign organizers and Republican supporters filed a 21-page lawsuit in...
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Endorsement: Why Kamala Harris Should Lead As America's Next President | Atlanta Daily World
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There are certain moments in American history that changed the nation for the better, or worse. The first enslaved Africans arrived in this country in Jamestown, Virginia in 1619 and Massachusetts was the first colony to officially legalize slavery in 1641. The practice would remain in effect...
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Why Not Voting Could Deprioritize Black Communities | Atlanta Daily World
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By Anthony Kinslow II, PhD NNPA NEWSWIRE — President Biden’s Justice40 initiative. This executive order ensures that 40% of federal investment benefits flow to disadvantaged communities, addressing deep-seated inequities. For generations, Black communities have been systematically denied the...
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Slavery 'Loopholes' Are On Ballot In Several States | Atlanta Daily World
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Photo: Getty Images Slavery “loopholes” are on the ballot in several states, per ABC News. These “loopholes” found in several state constitutions refer to exceptions for slavery or involuntary servitude, which include allowing it as punishment for crime. State jails and prisons nationwide will...
on Nov 1
Charlamagne Tha God Sends Trump Cease and Desist Over Campaign Ad | Atlanta Daily World
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Photo: Getty Images Former President Donald Trump has been hit with a cease and desist order from Charlamagne tha God after he used the radio host’s likeness in a campaign ad, per Vibe. The Trump campaign ad featured an out-of-context clip of Charlamagne in an attempt to attack Vice President...
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Attorneys for Pastor Michael Jennings, the Childersburg pastor who was arrested while watering his neighbors flowers, won a huge victory today with a federal appeals court reversing a lower court’s decision to dismiss Jennings’ lawsuit against the City of Childersburg and the three officers who...
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A new study from New Jersey has uncovered a troubling reality for Black women during childbirth: they are significantly more likely to undergo unnecessary cesarean sections (C-sections) than their White counterparts. The study, one of the largest of its kind, analyzed nearly one million births...
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Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr shared that Gov. Brian Kemp is not required to investigate the State Election Board and its members who have been praised by Donald Trump. The Election Board caused a stir when they implemented new rules which allows local counties to hold off on the...
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Since the Supreme Court’s controversial ruling on affirmative action, some of the nation’s elite colleges and universities have seen a significant dip in Black student enrollment. The decision, which struck down the ability of public colleges and universities to consider race in admissions, has...
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On August 30th, a powerful gathering took place in Denver, Colorado, as residents, city leaders, and the state’s Attorney General, Phil Weiser, came together to denounce a disturbing act of racism that took place. Just a day before, racist signs were found affixed to a bus stop pole, targeting...
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Fred Outten, President and Founder of ASEP (Acknowledging Special Events and Projects), announced today that “NASA’s Legendary mathematician, Katherine Johnson, has been selected to receive ASEP’s ‘Humanitarian of All Mankind (HOAM)’ Award (posthumously).” Katherine Johnson, (b. 8/26/1918) who...
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Hours after President Joe Biden decided to end his re-election campaign, Black women began to galvanize behind VP Kamala Harris. In a Zoom established by ‘Win With Black Women,” over 44,000 Black women raised over $1.5 million for Harris. Tonight, “Win With Black Men,” will seek to do the same....
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Hate Crime Report Filed After Video Shows Students Hurling Slurs | Atlanta Daily World
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Photo: Getty Images An Ohio mother has filed a hate crime report to the FBI after a video showed students threatening their Black peers and using racial slurs, Atlanta Black Star reports. In one video, a parent said a student at Kenston Local Schools in Bainbridge, Ohio said “F*** n*****.”...
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The Democratic Party are divided over the future of President Joe Biden. However, it all appears to be an overreaction after Donald Trump proved his incompetence at the Republican National Convention. On the final night of the RNC, Trump had the opportunity to solidify his candidacy. Following...
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Hair discrimination is an issue that continues to impact the Black community. However, this disdain for natural hair isn’t something only unique to the average Black American experience. Cynthia Collazo Pacheco’s earliest memories of her hair are tainted by pain and discrimination. As a...
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On July 13, Donald Trump was reportedly hit by glass shards, not a bullet, after a shooting occurred at scheduled rally in Pennsylvania. According to law enforcement, a bullet hit a teleprompter and Trump was grazed by glass shards. Trump appeared to bleed from his ear as he was rushed off of...
on Jul 17
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Olympic track star Allyson Felix has taken on a new race; improving health outcomes for Black mothers. Her efforts have received a significant boost from Melinda French Gates, who has donated $20 million to Felix as part of a broader $1 billion commitment to uplift marginalized communities....
on Jul 16
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U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock introduced the Bridge to Medicaid Act to provide health care coverage to the hundreds of thousands of Georgians who are without health care. The legislation would provide a temporary health care option for people in the Medicaid coverage gap to get subsidized private...
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Dwight Jackson, a 27-year-old Black man, has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against the Shinola Hotel in Detroit, Michigan, claiming he was only offered a job interview after he changed the name on his resume. The lawsuit, filed on July 3, alleges that the hotel’s hiring practices...
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The National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) is urging Hal Lawton, the CEO of Tractor Supply, to step down following the company’s decision to terminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This move has sparked significant backlash, particularly from Black farmers and...
on Jul 10
Clarence Thomas' In Laws: 'Other Qualities Made Up For Him Being Black' | Atlanta Daily World
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Photo: Getty Images Comments made by family members of Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, surrounding how they felt about her marrying her husband have resurfaced, per Atlanta Black Star. The remarks came from a 1991 article by the Washington Post headlined “The...
on Jun 29
Kidneys Donated By Black Americans More Likely To Be Thrown Away: Report | Atlanta Daily World
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Photo: Getty Images Kidneys donated by Black Americans are more likely to be discarded due to a flawed system based on race, according to a report. Black Americans are three times more likely to develop kidney failure than their white counterparts. While accounting for only 12 percent of the...
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Poverty, fiscal stress and abandoned homes have fueled a long-standing stray dog problem in Detroit. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio by Laura A. Reese, Michigan State University Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households have at least one pet. More than ever before, companion animals are a part of life –...
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The rejection has ignited a firestorm of criticism, highlighting the broader issue of racial inequity in media representation. Atlanta, a city with a rich history of Black culture and leadership, finds its Black-owned media sidelined at a critical political event. By Stacy M. Brown...
on Jun 28
Man Who Sent Racist Death Threats To Rep. Maxine Waters Gets 33 Months | Atlanta Daily World
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Photo: Getty Images A Texas man who sent several racist messages threatening to kill Rep. Maxine Waters has been sentenced. On Monday (June 17), 61-year-old Brian Michael Gaherty was sentenced to 33 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of threatening a United States official in...
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In celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day, The Home Depot Backyard (HDBY) is set to host a series of vibrant events and programs under its Arts and Culture collection, provided by The Home Depot Foundation. The festivities kicked off with the highly anticipated Truist Night Market:...
on Jun 25
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Donald Trump received a major break after a Georgia court paused his election interference case indefinitely. On June 5, the Georgia Court of Appeals ordered a pause in the case until a ruling is determined if Fani Willis can remain on the case. As a result, Fulton County Superior Court Judge...
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The Overlooked Black History Of Memorial Day | Atlanta Daily World
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Photo: Getty Images When the last Monday of May comes around, Americans fire up the grill, welcome the upcoming summer season, and most importantly, honor U.S. soldiers who gave their lives to defend the country. Initially called Decoration Day, the observance was held in remembrance of Union...
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has filed an appeal after six counts were dismissed in the election interference case involving Donald Trump and his co-defendants. In March, Judge Scott McAfee dismissed the six counts stating that they lacked details to move forward. “They do not...
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President Joe Biden is making his rounds with Black voters across the country. Today, President Biden is in Detroit to deliver the keynote address for the Detroit NAACP’s 69th Annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner. After landing in Detroit shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, Biden made his...
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President Biden To Receive Honorary Doctorate From Morehouse College | Atlanta Daily World
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Photo: Getty Images President Joe Biden is set to receive an honorary doctorate from Morehouse College amid controversy over him delivering the commencement address at the school’s upcoming graduation ceremony. According to NBC News, Morehouse faculty voted 50-38 in favor of awarding Biden an...
on May 19
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First reported by HBCU Buzz, the unprecedented financial commitment represents a substantial increase from the previously reported over $7 billion, encompassing significant additional actions already undertaken. The total exceeds $16 billion, inclusive of over $11.4 billion allocated between...
on May 19
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In a historic turn of events, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) faces closure on May 31, sparking a potential battle among Alabama Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for its acquisition. Alabama A&M University expresses interest in a solo purchase, while a consortium of other...
on May 6
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) failed to meet its own deadline for banning formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, raising concerns about the agency’s commitment to protecting public health. The proposed ban, which was slated to take effect in April, has yet to be implemented,...
on May 3
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Atlanta hip-hop legend Rico Wade has reportedly passed at 52. In the early 1990s, Wade was pivotal in helping to bring Atlanta’s music scene to the forefront. He was the founder of Organized Noize and Dungeon Family. Wade’s mother house served as a the Dungeon, a studio located in the family’s...
on Apr 13
Cop Uses Non-Existent Policy To Defend Opening Bottle In Black Man's Arrest | Atlanta Daily World
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A Tallahassee, Florida police officer cited a non-existent department policy in defense of opening a sealed bottle of alcohol and planting it as evidence during a Black man’s DUI arrest, according to Our Tallahassee. Calvin Riley Sr., 56, was pulled over for a routine traffic stop in May 2023...
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Since 1999, a race-based test has kept thousands of Black people from being appropriately placed on the kidney transplant list. A concerning practice that is shedding light on the systemic bias deeply entrenched within the healthcare system. Black Americans are over three times more likely than...
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Photo: Getty Images A 77-year-old Georgia man was forced out of his home and arrested after someone allegedly used fraudulent paperwork to claim ownership of the residence, WSB-TV reports. Charmaine and Charles Allman said they had been living in their home in Stone Mountain, Georgia for the...
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Settlement Reached In Lawsuit Alleging Racial Bias in Home Appraisal | Atlanta Daily World
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A Black couple who filed an appraisal discrimination lawsuit, has reached a settlement. Nathan Connolly and the estate of Shani Mott, who passed away on March 12, settled a lawsuit alleging racial bias in a home appraisal conducted by mortgage lender loanDepot. The couple, both faculty members...
on Mar 28
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Alabama took a step backwards after Gov. Kay Ivey signed a sweeping bill that bans state funds for (DEI) diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public entities including at public schools and higher education. SB129 would also “authorize certain public entities to discipline or terminate...
on Mar 22
Fani Willis Forgot Black Women Are Always on Trial | Atlanta Daily World
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(Photo by Alex Slitz / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ALEX SLITZ/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) by Hiram Jackson Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis arrives for the final arguments in her disqualification hearing at the Fulton County Courthouse on March 1, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. Fulton County...
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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia A scathing report released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz unveiled a disturbing pattern of operational and managerial deficiencies within the Federal Bureau of Prisons...
on Mar 10
Black Couple Sues Detroit Bank For Refusing To Cash $1,000 Check Four Times | Atlanta Daily World
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Photo: AndreyPopov / iStock / Getty Images A Black couple is taking legal action against a Detroit-area bank after accusing employees of refusing to cash their $1,000 settlement check four times, the Atlanta Black Star reports. Shanquese Jones and Bryan Craft Jr. are suing Comerica Bank for...
on Mar 4