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Georgia environmentalists are still celebrating a conservation group’s announcement last month that it plans to purchase thousands of acres of land targeted for mining near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.  But they […]

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By Dr. Rebecca Parshall This school year, Learn4Life is launching The Atlanta Vision Project — a bold effort to bring free eye exams and glasses to every elementary student in metro Atlanta who needs them. And there’s a simple, no-cost way for you to help: the PEACH Education Tax Credit. This isn’t a donation. It’s […]

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By Nikki Belmonte, Georgia Native Plant Society Step outside during this sizzling summer and you will likely see a pollinator hovering, crawling or flying around in search of food. A pollinator is any animal that helps carry pollen from one flower to another, allowing the plant to become fertilized and produce fruit and seeds. More […]

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William McNeil Jr., the 22-year-old Black man whose assault at the hands of officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has gone viral on social media, has hired nationally renowned civil rights attorneys Harry Daniels and Ben Crump to help him fight for justice following a February 19 incident when JSO officers violently smashed his window and punched him … Continued

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  Atlanta-based law firm donates $20,000 to fund shoes for 200 Atlanta-Area Families   1-800-TruckWreck, powered by Witherite Law Group, is partnering with KISS 104.1 FM, Atlanta’s R&B station, to host the second annual free back-to-school “Shoesday” giveaway.  Designed to provide new shoes to school-aged youth as they return to school, “Shoesday” will be held from 6 a.m. … Continued

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Mayor Andre Dickens announced Dewayne R. Queen to serve as the City of Atlanta’s Director of the Division of LGBTQ Affairs in the Mayor’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Queen has a passion for advocacy and years of leadership experience in corporate and nonprofit sectors enhancing equity, access and opportunity for Atlanta’s diverse LGBTQ … Continued

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By bawintern1  Source: Southern University has taken decisive action by expelling the Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity from its campus. As reported by WAFB-TV, this decision follows a thorough investigation into hazing allegations that culminated in the tragic death of Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior and a beloved member of the university’s … Continued

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Read on blog or Reader Site logo image Black America Web By bawintern1 on July 21, 2025 Cabrini-Green Housing Project Buildings Source: Ralf-Finn Hestoft / Getty A study from New York University projects that 1.4 million low-income families could lose their homes if the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sets a two-year time … Continued

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Homicide: 3083 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW

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On 7/21/25, around 12:44am, officers were flagged down at 3083 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW. on what appeared to be a vehicle accident. Upon further investigation, officers discovered the male inside the vehicle sustained a gunshot wound and was not responsive. EMS personnel arrived on scene and despite their life saving efforts, pronounced the male deceased. Homicide investigators responded to the scene and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation continues.

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Georgia environmentalists are still celebrating a conservation group’s announcement last month that it plans to purchase thousands of acres of land targeted for mining near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.  But they read the win, they say, not as a moment to pop the champagne, but a call to action. Mining interests are still eyeing […]

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Photo: Getty Images North America House Republicans have blocked a move that could’ve forced the Trump administration to release the files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s death and investigation. On Monday (July 14), the House Rules Committee voted 5 to 7 against a Democratic amendment that would’ve allowed Congress to vote on whether the Epstein … Continued

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Photo: Getty Images North America Target is being accused of using “stunt” marketing to win back Black shoppers by collaborating with a popular online personality. Over the weekend, streamer and YouTuber Kai Cenat launched his Tone personal care line in Target stores. The rollout of Cenat’s line included a live-streamed “sleepover” inside a Target location … Continued

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July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to honor the resilience of communities of color while continuing the urgent work of dismantling the systemic barriers that stand in the way of equitable mental health care. The Loveland Foundation stands at the forefront of this effort, prioritizing healing for Black women and girls … Continued

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Photo: Luke_Franzen / iStock / Getty Images The family of a New York City teenager is demanding transparency after officials alleged that she died by suicide while in jail, PEOPLE reports. 18-year-old Saniyah Cheatham, a student at Bronx Community College, was reportedly arrested on July 4 following a fight with her girlfriend. Cheatham was found … Continued

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Local officials spent years trying to force Marvin Peavy to remove the giant pro-Trump banners from his home in the Florida Panhandle. This summer, Mr. Peavy is basking in victory.

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The number of developments led by professional sports teams has accelerated in recent years, as the price of teams has skyrocketed.

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Fatal Shooting 232 Forsyth ST SW

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Please keep in mind that the information released is preliminary in nature and could change as theinvestigation progresses or new information comes to light.

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You ever wonder how much money you need to retire and live the way you want? I’m not talkin’ about surviving off Ramen noodles and sardines with Social Security as your singular source of in­come. I mean real retirement—the kind where your bills are paid, your lifestyle is sustained, and your peace of mind is … Continued

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Black Americans born in the early 1990s became politically involved when the Black Lives Matter movement disrupted the 2016 Democratic presidential primary and blamed the Democrats for the mass incarceration of African Americans. The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 established federal laws against specific drugs. Powder cocaine was an illicit commodity among the affluent. Eventually … Continued

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No one has been sentenced to jail for causing Breonna Taylor’s death, though Brett Hankison, a former Louisville police officer, was convicted of violating her civil rights. He was found guilty of using excessive force during the raid on her apartment, but the Justice Department is now recommending a one-day sentence, a significant reversal from their initial pursuit … Continued

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Double shooting 887 Washington ST SW

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Preliminary Statement: On July 18th, 2025, at approximately 8:01PM, officers responded to 887 Washington ST SW., in reference to a female and male shot. Upon arrival, officers located a female with an apparent gunshot wound to the chest and arm. The victim was alert, conscious, breathing and transported to the hospital for treatment. Officers also located a male with an apparent graze wound. Preliminary investigation suggests that a verbal disagreement led to the victims being shot.  Investigators with the Domestic Violence unit responded to the scene to determine the circumstance surrounding this incident.  The investigation is still ongoing.

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This week in Atlanta news, MARTA’s board says CEO Collie Greenwood, who is Canadian, is taking early retirement after he stepped down abruptly this week over immigration issues. A prominent […]

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The family of a homeless man who died after a bulldozer crushed his tent during an encampment sweep sued the city of Atlanta on Friday over his death, calling it “tragic and […]

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Stand at the corner of Auburn Avenue and Jessie Hill Jr. Drive, and wait for the wind to blow.  Admire the blue letters “Jesus Saves,” hanging like a benediction above Big Bethel AME Church. Steady your eyes and try to see him in the whirlwinds. It’s been raining lately in Atlanta, so maybe you will […]

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DeKalb County has the highest rate of tuberculosis cases in Georgia. Next week, it’s opening a new clinic to help test for the disease and treat it. The clinic at […]

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