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Tuesday, Jul 2

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College Students Tasered By Atlanta Police During 2020 George Floyd Protest Get $2M Settlement

Atlanta police pulled over the plaintiffs, Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, on May 30, 2020, as they drove in the city's downtown area following a protest for George Floyd.

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Angela Simmons Apologizes For Bringing Gun-Shaped Purse To BET Awards

Simmons' personal history with gun violence made commenters question why she would choose to wear the gun purse to the event.

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Mentor Or Business Coach? Here’s How To Determine What You Really Need

One of the most frequent questions business owners ask me is, “Can you be my mentor?” I’m not a mentor, nor am I a business coach, so my answer is always “no.”

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Keisha Lance Bottoms Joins Biden Campaign As Senior Advisor

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has stepped into a crucial role as Senior Advisor for President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign.

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Maryland Governor Declines White House Bid, Supports Biden’s Re-Election Campaign

Although many have called for Biden to exit the race after a poor debate performance, Moore said during his appearance that Biden has the support of the Democratic Party.

Four Missouri Prison Guards Charged With Murder In Death Of Othel Moore Jr

Justin Leggins, Jacob Case, Aaron Brown, and Gregory Garner are all charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of being an accessory to second-degree assault.

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Florida State Representative Opens Cafe Resistance Bookstore To Challenge State’s Book Bans

State Rep. Angie Nixon hopes through her Cafe Resistance bookstore, she is able to help children in her Florida community reach grade-level proficiency.

Michael Strahan Considers Retirement As Daughter’s Cancer Battle Changed His Perspective

The father of four's life took a turn when his daughter, Isabella, was diagnosed with brain cancer in October 2023

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Put Your Southern Hospitality On Display For July 4th

A lifestyle blogger shows you how to throw an upscale affair from the comfort of your front porch.

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WTH? Supreme Court Grants Presidential Immunity To Convicted Felon Donald Trump In Landmark Ruling

The court's six conservative justices formed the majority, while its three liberal members dissented.

Monday, Jul 1

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On Video: Black Man Accuses Charlotte Cop Of Stealing His Money During Arrest

While in handcuffs, the man continued to advocate for his lost funds, leading another police officer to hear his case and try to see if the money was in Chapman's possession.

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California Law Limiting Security Deposits Goes Into Effect July 1

The law makes California the twelfth state in the U.S. to have a law that limits security deposits to one month's rent.

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CDC Partners With Black Churches To Continue COVID-19 Outreach

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded $3 million to the Conference of National Black Churches.

Sunday, Jun 30

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8-Year-Old Girl Dies After Mother Allegedly Leaves Her In Hot Car While Working

The mother did admit to police that she was aware of the heat that day.

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Black People Question What Donald Trump Meant By ‘Black Jobs’ During Atlanta Debate

The people want to know what's up with Trump's statement about "Black jobs."

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Detroit Police AI Software Policies Pivot Amid Wrongful 2020 Arrest Of Black Man

Robert Williams' wrongful arrest has sparked change within the Detroit Police Department.

Saturday, Jun 29

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Joe Biden Responds To His Shaky Presidential Debate Performance

"Folks, I give you my word as a Biden that I would not be running again if I did not believe with all my heart and soul that I can do this job. Because quite frankly the stakes are too high,” He concluded.

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Texas Caregiver Charged With Murder Is Under Investigation For 20 Deaths

Regla Becquer may be involved with 20 deaths that have happened at her facilities

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Teen Girls Explore Firefighting Careers At Firefighter Weekend

In a groundbreaking initiative, Georgia’s DeKalb County Fire Rescue (DCFR) and the City of Decatur Fire Department joined forces to host a female firefighter weekend, igniting empowerment among women in the fire service and inspiring teen…

Friday, Jun 28

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Donald Trump Calls Into Black Business Roundtable Discussion To Celebrate Support Of Black Voters From His Mug Shot

Atlanta area business owners and community leaders also participated in the event, including radio talk show host Shelley Wynter.

Former Tennessee Top Cop, Celeste Murphy, Faces 17-Count Indictment A Day After Resigning

This police chief was hit with charges right after she resigned.

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As It Turns Out, Donald Trump’s ‘Black Jobs’ Are Really White Jobs

Trump’s unserious and questionable “Black jobs” commentary happened during the presidential debate held in Atlanta June 27.

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First Biden-Trump Debate Highlights Voters’ Concerns as Biden Struggles

Last night’s highly anticipated presidential debate underscored the problems with President Joe Biden, whose “shocking performance” raised questions about the incumbent’s viability in a rematch with Republican challenger former president...

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Expert Reveals How To Graduate College Without Becoming A Slave To Student Loans

Financial expert Anthony O'Neal, author of Debt-Free Degree, discusses ways financial education can help you avoid student loan debt.

Thursday, Jun 27

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New York Life Panel Offers Black Businesses Tips To Enhance Their Firms And Themselves

New York Life panel offers strategies to help Black small business owners scale and generate individual wealth.

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BLACK ENTERPRISE Hosts Second Annual Chief Diversity Officer Summit & Honors

BLACK ENTERPRISE successfully hosted its second annual Chief Diversity Officer Summit and Honors in partnership with The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), Fidelity Investments, and Merck. The Summit took place on June...

Ace Character Actor Bill Cobbs Dead At 90

Actor Bill Cobbs, who appeared in nearly 200 movies and television shows, has died at the age of 90.

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6-Year-Old New Jersey Boy Drowns In Pool On First Day Of Summer Camp

It is unclear how long Stewart was underwater before the lifeguard spotted him and pulled him out.

Report: Influencers And Podcasts Are Main Spreaders Of Disinformation For Black Voters

The study detailed how 6 core networks work to target Black voters by fostering division and jadedness ahead of the 2023 general election, which could influence over 40 million Black Americans.

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Washington, D.C., Council Approves Funding For Reparations Task Force

The Washington, D.C., city council approved a budget for next year that will allocate funds for a reparations task force that will conduct research and develop proposals to address the generational...