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Atlanta Housing Authority appoints Eugene Jones as new CEO

ATLANTA VOICE — The Atlanta Housing Authority Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Eugene Jones Jr., as its new president and…

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A PORTRAIT OF POISE: City Council President Felicia Moore says she as focused as ever on transparency, accountability

ATLANTA VOICE — There are some people who love to bask in the spotlight. And, then, there are others that prefer…

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Former Memphis Anchorwoman Dee Griffin opens up about abuse and recovery

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — he billing for the Sistahs Soiree Brunch offered advance notice: “…be ready for some candid conversations.” With…

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COMMENTARY: So I finally got ahold of a Popeyes Chicken Sandwich . . .

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Earlier this week, I wrote about the mass extinction of the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich— story is on…

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Hammonds House Museum to recognize excellence in Black visual art at inaugural ‘Honors’ gala

ATLANTA VOICE — The Hammonds House Museum will host the inaugural Hammonds House Honors, an evening of celebration and recognition of…

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Metro Atlanta student Arantza Pena Popo wins $30K ‘Doodle for Google’ scholarship

ATLANTA VOICE — Arabia Mountain High School graduate Arantza Pena Popo was recently awarded a $30,000 college scholarship after her design…

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Memphis native adds to ‘Hicksters’ and its healing-through-laughter focus

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Jeremy Steven Walker, a rising Hollywood star, is taking on the big leagues by learning to…

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Pediatricians: Black Children Suffer Significantly From Racism

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Surprise! Racism—that “thing” white people say doesn’t exist—has dire long-term effects on the health of black children…

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