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Toward the beginning of “Materialists,” Lucy (Dakota Johnson), a matchmaker for the New York City elite, sits with a colleague discussing the men and women of the NYC dating pool as though they were brands: is there a niche market for a particular woman, how does a man’s height affect his market value, etc. This […]
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From the Atlanta Daily World:
On June 24, adidas will open the doors to its Honoring Black Excellence (HBE): An Experience Curated by Rog & Bee Walker—a bold and immersive celebration of Black culture, legacy, and creative expression. The visionary duo behind Paper Monday, Rog & Bee Walker, bring their distinct lens to this powerful moment, which will unfold in the heart … Continued
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Collaborative Effort Aims to Serve Over 150,000 Meals to Children in Need The City of Atlanta announced the launch of its annual Summer Food Program. The initiative is a partnership between the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning’s Bright from the Start program which provides nutritious meals … Continued
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Today, Reinvestment Fund, a nationally-focused Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) headquartered in Philadelphia and Atlanta, released a new report entitled “Exploring Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mortgage Access Across Metro Atlanta”, which analyzes 2022-2023 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data to identify trends and disparities in mortgage access among White, Black, Hispanic and Asian people … Continued
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MARTA leaders are split on the transit authority’s single-tracking policies after a June 2 Shakira concert at State Farm Arena left fans packed on train platforms with unexpected delays and miscommunication. At a June 12 MARTA work session, board members and officials discussed the agency’s rules regarding planned single tracking, which is when trains run […]
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There has been a modern development in an ancient story.
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The environmental benefits of renewable energy are well-established. Reducing hazardous pollutants gives us healthier water, land, and air. But the advantages of solar, wind, and geothermal resources also strengthen our energy security. The global geopolitical landscape dictates prices and availability of nonrenewable fuels, exposing the U.S. economy to price shocks and uncertainties. Even when sourced […]
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Atlanta Pride announces “Rooted in Resistance” as 2025 festival theme Atlanta Pride has announced “Rooted in Resistance” as the official theme for the 2025 Atlanta Pride Festival, set for Oct. 11 and 12. The event will mark the 55th anniversary of the organization. Organizers say the theme reflects the LGBTQ+ community’s history of activism and […]
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By Damian Ramsey College wasn’t part of my original plan. Maybe I didn’t believe it was meant for someone like me. But people and programs changed that. They helped me see what was possible and guided me forward. One of those programs was the Bruce Wells Scholars Upward Bound Program at Clark University. Part of […]
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By Marjy Stagmeier, Founder and Board Chair, Star-C Programs When I first started offering resident services programs in my apartment communities, our actions were strongly embraced by the broader community. I think back to the year 2000 when we started an after-school program at Ashton Chase Apartments in southeast Atlanta, a 224-unit low-income property predominately […]
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From the Atlanta Daily World:
Ron Clark Academy’s Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford joins the National Teachers Hall of Fame as the second Atlanta inductee, fourth from Georgia. Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford, Head of the Mathematics Department at Atlanta’s Ron Clark Academy (RCA), is set to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame (NTHF) as part of … Continued
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Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced last week that the state will begin issuing one-time, special tax refunds beginning June 2, 2025. The third round of such refunds under Governor Kemp’s leadership, these measures were made possible by the passage of House Bill 112 during the 2025 legislative session and … Continued
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