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AUGUST 21 1831—The Nat Turner slave re­bellion begins in Southampton, Va. It was the best organized and most deadly slave revolt in American his­tory. The charismatic Turner brought together between 50 and 70 Blacks (some slave and some free) to launch his revolt prompted by what he saw as a vision from God. As many as 70 […]

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Following last night’s back-to-back speeches from former first lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention, Democrats report feeling more confident about Kamala Harris’ potential to beat Donald Trump and win the 2024 race for the White House. The Obamas did what they do best, remind Americans, particularly Black Americans of […]

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Georgia residents will not have access to the Affordable Care Act federal website. The state will now only offer plans through Georgia Access. Starting on Nov. 1, Georgia residents seeking healthcare will be blocked from website healthcare.gov and will have to enroll on georgiaaccess.gov. The change comes following years of political discourse on the effectiveness […]

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by Black Information Network Former President Donald Trump believes he’s “entitled” to launch personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris. On Thursday (August 15), Trump appeared at a press conference at his New Jersey golf club, where he said he was entitled to personally attack Harris, per USA Today. “I think I’m entitled to personal attacks. I don’t have a […]

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The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) announced the 2024 cohort of HBCU Scholars, marking the 10th anniversary of this transformative program. This year, 110 outstanding students from 77 HBCUs across the nation have been selected for their exceptional academic achievements, leadership potential, and dedication to […]

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Teens from across the country can apply now for a chance to be among the 100 students selected for the 2025 class of Walt Disney World’s exclusive four-day mentorship program, Disney Dreamers Academy. Applications and nominations for the 18th annual program are open at DisneyDreamersAcademy.com. Disney Dreamers Academy is an annual transformational program at Walt Disney […]

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Amid National Black Business Month and back-to-school season, there’s a significant movement underway with Traffic, Sales and Profit (TSP) that promises to spark the entrepreneurial spirit in our youth. TSP, led by renowned business leader Lamar Tyler, is launching the TSP Youth Initiative. An innovative program to inspire and equip young minds with the skills […]

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The historic grounds of Spelman College buzzed with energy as the Class of 2028 began their collegiate journey during the institution’s highly anticipated Move-In Day, held on Aug. 14. As the sun rose over the iconic gates, families from across the country arrived with cars packed full of suitcases, bedding, and dreams for the future. […]

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Western Union was in our rear view mirrors and Cash App looked like it was the solution for people trying to send and receive cash as quickly as possible. No longer did we have to physically go to a market, convenience store – or worse yet a payday loan operation – and complete the paperwork or pick […]

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AUGUST 14 1862—President Abraham Lin­coln (for the first time) meets with a group of prominent Blacks to discuss the Civil War and public policy. But before the meeting was over, he would anger those gathered. Although an outspo­ken opponent of the expansion of slavery, Lincoln suggested that it would be best for Amer­ica and Blacks […]

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According to the 2021 U.S. Census Annual Business Survey, the most recent data available, metro Atlanta is home to 8,663 Black-owned businesses and according to a report from the loan giant, LendingTree found the metro area has the highest rate of Black-owned businesses in the United States. There is even a Black Wall Street in DeKalb […]

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From the Atlanta Tribune:

The local organization, Fathers Incorporated, is playing a significant role in the Summit that has far-reaching impact The 2024 National Fatherhood Summit: From Foundation to the Future, will bring together hundreds of fathers, experts, leaders, advocates, and professionals from across the nation to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative strategies for engaging and supporting fathers. […]

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