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They Knew—But They Just Couldn’t Vote for the Black Woman in 2024

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Voters saw Donald Trump’s record for years. The choice wasn’t about information—it was about something deeper. By Edrea Davis – They knew. They knew who Donald Trump was. They had seen it for years. They knew he was incompetent. They watched the mismanagement of the pandemic unfold in real time as science was dismissed, facts were […]
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Atlanta LeadHERship Awards Brunch Featuring Celebrities AJ Calloway, Lamman Rucker and Live Performance by Q Parker of 112

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ATLANTA, GA — Women across Fulton County are coming together for a purpose-driven afternoon of impact, connection, and civic leadership as Women for Arrington proudly presents LeadHERship Awards Brunch Atlanta: Empower. Inspire. Lead. Taking place Saturday, March 29, at Curate Atlanta, the LeadHERship Awards Fundraiser will convene influential women leaders, advocates, professionals, and change-makers for […]
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Rickey Smiley Expands Reach as Urban One Renews Morning Show and Launches New Video Podcast

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Rickey Smiley is expanding his media footprint as Urban One deepens its long-standing partnership with the nationally syndicated radio host, comedian, and author. The company announced a new multi-year agreement that renews The Rickey Smiley Morning Show for five more years while introducing a new video podcast series designed to bring Smiley’s voice to an […]
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Dino Archie Premieres  Stand-Up Special Beautiful Burden March 21 on HYPE+ Channel

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Archie has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen By Edrea Davis – Parenting an 18-month-old can test anyone’s nerves—but comedian Dino Archie turned it into comedy gold with Beautiful Burden, a hilarious stand-up special premiering worldwide March 21, 2026, on the HYPE+ YouTube channel reaching more […]
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Reginald Braxton’s “I Love to Read” Literacy Program Expands to New York, Detroit and Denver Schools for National Reading Month

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By Makeda Smith – As schools across the country celebrate National Reading Month, entrepreneur and literacy advocate Reginald Braxton, CEO of All N All Supplies, is sponsoring the Detroit Public Schools Community District Essay and Oratorical Contest, where student scholars will receive cash awards for excellence in literacy and public speaking. The contest is part of […]
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Federal Courts Reject Trump’s Orders Targeting Law Firms; DOJ Drops Defense After Unanimous Constitutional Rebuke

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By Edrea Davis – In a sweeping rebuke of executive power, federal courts unanimously rejected President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting prominent law firms — and the Justice Department has now dropped its defense of those orders, conceding that the directives violated fundamental constitutional protections. The firms targeted included Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Susman Godfrey, and […]
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The Daughters of Dolemite Premiere Marks Rudy Ray Moore’s 99th Birthday and the Dolemite Film Franchise Relaunch

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Veteran Producer-Director Foster Corder Revitalizes One of Cinema’s Most Enduring Black Franchises, Rebooting a Landmark Independent Film Legacy By Makeda Smith – Nearly a century after his birth, the legacy of comedy icon Rudy Ray Moore returns to the big screen in bold fashion. In celebration of what would have been his 99th birthday, the independent feature The Daughters of […]
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Remembered as a Civil Rights Legend and Voting Rights Champion

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Helen Butler, executive director of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda issued the following statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.: The Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda mourns the loss of one of the most influential civil rights warriors in modern history, Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. From Operation Breadbasket, to […]
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BronzeLens 2026 Superstars Weekend Pays Homage to CBS’ “Beyond the Gates” — Takes Place March 6–8, 2026 in Atlanta

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ATLANTA — BronzeLens 2026 Superstars Weekend honors CBS’ groundbreaking daytime soap opera “Beyond the Gates” for excellence behind and in front of the lens, March 6-8 in Atlanta, Georgia. The show is the first daytime soap opera with a majority-Black ensemble cast, produced by CBS Studios. The weekend is anchored by the 17th annual BronzeLens Women SuperStars Honors awards program, […]
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