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From the Atlanta Daily World:

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 give the defendants enough information to prepare their defenses … Continued

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From WABE Politics News:

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was open to supporting regulations on contraception and that his campaign would release a policy on the issue “very shortly.” The comments, […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

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 way straight to Detroit’s CRED … Continued

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From the New York Times:

In a commencement speech at Morehouse, the historically Black men’s college in Atlanta, President Biden condemned white supremacy and “extremist forces aligned against the meaning and message of Morehouse.”

From WABE Local News:

Officials at Georgia’s Kennesaw State University say a student was killed in a weekend shooting outside a residence complex on campus, leading to a brief lockdown and the arrest of […]

From WABE Politics News:

Georgia Republicans on Saturday elected to the Republican National Committee a conservative activist who helped organize the Jan. 6, 2021, pro-Trump rally that led to a mob storming the U.S. […]

From the New York Times:

The president’s appearance at the historically Black college in Atlanta drew some respectful but noticeable protest over U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

From WABE Politics News:

President Joe Biden on Sunday told the graduating class at Morehouse College that he heard their voices of protest over the Israel-Hamas war, and that scenes from the conflict in […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black,  examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in the 2024 presidential election. by Keith Boykin Cardi says she’s not voting. But if voting didn’t matter, Republicans wouldn’t be trying so hard to stop us from doing it. In … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

  Be a Catalyst for Change Today!” Visit Frankskikids.org to support The 2024 Planet Green Science Expeditions. The Frank Ski Kids Foundation winners with Frank Ski & Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock.   Photo credit: ExclusiveAccess.net Atlanta’s icon, Frank Ski, hosted an afternoon to remember in Atlanta on Sunday, May 5th, 2024! The 20th Annual Frank … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Photo: Getty Images Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) launched a personal attack against Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D), sparking chaos during a House Oversight Committee meeting. On Thursday (May 16) night, lawmakers gathered for a House Oversight Committee meeting over whether Attorney General Merrick Garland should be held in contempt of Congress for declining to hand … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) are excited to announce special programming features for the upcoming 2024 Black Girls Dream Conference. The two-day experience that drew in over 1300 Black girls and women from all over the 13 southern United States last year, will take place Friday, June 7 – Saturday, … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

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 FY2021 and FY2023 through Federal grants, contracting awards, and debt relief tailored specifically for HBCUs. By Stacy … Continued

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From WABE Local News:

The 140th Morehouse College Commencement is taking place on Sunday, May 19 at 9 a.m. on the school’s Century Campus. President Joe Biden will deliver the commencement address at the […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

  Morehouse College is proud to announce the academic accomplishments of its 2024 valedictorian, DeAngelo Fletcher, and salutatorian, Dwayne Terrell II, who will be honored at the College’s 140th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19, at 9 a.m.      Valedictorian DeAngelo Fletcher is a psychology major from Chicago, Illinois, who is passionate about youth psychiatry. In addition to being … Continued

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From the New York Times:

The president’s appearance at the historically Black college in Atlanta was not welcomed by all on campus, amid dissatisfaction with U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

From the Atlanta Daily World:

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 honorary degree, but roughly a dozen members abstained from the vote … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Photo: Getty Images The city of Colorado Springs has agreed to pay $2.1 million to a Black man who was beaten by police officers during a traffic stop, per CBS News. Navy veteran Dalvin Gadson was pulled over in October 2022 for allegedly driving too slow and not having license plates on his car. Body … Continued

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From the New York Times:

The president’s appearance at the historically Black college in Atlanta was not welcomed by all on campus, amid dissatisfaction with U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

From the New York Times:

The president, who is trailing key states in recent polling, tried to cast the election as a struggle for democracy itself.

From the New York Times:

The president, who is trailing key states in recent polling, tried to cast the election as a struggle for democracy itself.

From WABE Politics News:

As Donald Trump increasingly infuses his campaign with Christian trappings while coasting to a third Republican presidential nomination, his support is as strong as ever among evangelicals and other conservative […]

From the New York Times:

Officials had tried to reach him for nearly a month. He was the last of the 18 defendants to be served, and he is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.

From the Atlanta Daily World:

  Florida A&M University officials have launched an investigation into a $237 million donation that was seemingly fraudulent, The Root reports. The investigation comes after FAMU announced earlier this month that it had received a $237 million gift from Batterson Farms Corp. CEO Gregory Gerami. The historic donation was placed on hold and ultimately “ceased” … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

  Authored by activist, speaker, and educator Keith Strickland with Lucas L. Johnson, Youth Change Agent delves into the pressing issues that plague today’s youth, from drug abuse and gun violence to risky sexual behavior and destructive materialism. In addition to presenting tips and techniques for productive conversations with young individuals, the book tackles crucial … Continued

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