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SEPTEMBER 25 1861—The Secretary of the Navy authorizes the en­listment of free Blacks and slaves as Union sailors in a bid to help the North win the Civil War against pro-slavery South­ern Whites who had proven more difficult in battle than the North had originally expected. 1962—In another one of those instances demonstrating the tenacity […]

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Estate planning is a concept that many people, particularly in communities of color, tend to overlook. However, as Attorney Amber C. Saunders explains, the implications of not planning for the future can be devastating. In an exclusive interview with ADW, Saunders shared her personal story of how she transitioned into estate planning and the significant […]

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Morehouse College has risen five places to rank No. 95 among Liberal Arts Colleges nationwide, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The College maintains its position among the top five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the nation, reflected in its record enrollment of over 2,500 students with an average […]

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Rapper T.I. and his wife, singer-songwriter Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris, have been awarded a whopping $71 million by a jury in their lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, the toy conglomerate they alleged violated the intellectual property rights of their teen pop group the OMG Girlz with their popular L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. line of dolls. Per the Daily […]

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Photo: Getty Images Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a wide-ranging interview during a rally that featured virtual appearances from several A-listers. On Thursday (September 19), Harris and Winfrey teamed up for a live-streamed rally called “Unite for America” where the Democratic nominee discussed hot-button issues, celebrities made virtual cameos, and audience members shared emotional […]

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Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) is back from October 2-7, 2024, with a highly anticipated lineup of cutting-edge fashion, art, and culture. Over the course of five days, attendees will be treated to an exciting blend of runway shows, interactive pop-ups, insightful panel discussions, captivating art installations, and exclusive after-parties. This year’s edition promises to showcase the innovation and creativity that ATLFW […]

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The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm welcomed 6,000 volunteers to the award-winning State Farm Arena to pack more than one million meals, setting a record time as part of the 2024 Million Meal Pack initiative. This year’s event set a record time for the event, packing more than one million meals in only 450 minutes. […]

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Officers Include Vice Chair Kyle Lamont, Treasurer Mike Bodker, and Secretary Laura Kurlander-Nagel In a unanimous decision, former United States Congressman Kwanza Hall was elected as the new chairman of Develop Fulton during a special called meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12. Hall, who previously served as vice chairman, will succeed outgoing Chairman Georgia Sen. Brandon […]

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Vintage illustration shows a group of four Black men, possibly freedmen, ambushed by a posse of six armed Whites in a cornfield. Getty Images Stock Illustration SEPTEMBER 18 1850—Congress passes the Fugi­tive Slave Law as part of the Com­promise of 1850. The Compromise was essentially a vain attempt to reconcile differences between the slave states of the […]

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Amber Nicole Thurman, a 28-year-old Black single mother and medical assistant from Georgia, tragically lost her life in August 2022 due to a severe infection after being denied life saving care. Her death, recently uncovered by a ProPublica investigation, is the first verified fatality linked to Georgia’s six-week abortion ban, which was enacted after the […]

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HBCUs have long been pillars of resilience and empowerment, fostering education, leadership, and economic mobility for Black Americans. In the face of chronic underfunding, threats of violence, and a recovery from the global pandemic, these institutions continue to demonstrate their significance—not only to their students and communities but to the U.S. economy as a whole. […]

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Officers Include Vice Chair Kyle Lamont, Treasurer Mike Bodker, and Secretary Laura Kurlander-Nagel In a unanimous decision, former United States Congressman Kwanza Hall was elected as the new chairman of Develop Fulton during a special called meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12. Hall, who previously served as vice chairman, will succeed outgoing Chairman Georgia Sen. Brandon Beach. “Expanding Fulton […]

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