Photo by Raymond Hagans for Steed Media Service On July 4, 2020, several activists in the Atlanta area will hold a rally to bring awareness to the fight for reparations. Scheduled to be held at Centennial Olympic Park, the rally…
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Celebrities sponsor a day of free food at Slutty Vegan
Slutty Vegan (Image source: @sluttyveganatl) Slutty Vegan, a popular Atlanta eatery, has made a big announcement that is sure to please the locals. On Monday, June 29, 2020, the restaurant, which was started by Clark Atlanta University graduate Pinky Cole,…
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Plans To Transform Atlanta Jail Into Justice And Equity Center Move Forward
In an effort to curb recidivism and cultivate spaces for community empowerment, the city of Atlanta is moving forward with its efforts to transform the Atlanta City Detention Center into a space for justice and equity, Fast Company reported. This…
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‘ATL Shawty’: Ciara Drops Pic That Has Fans Gushing Over Her ‘Bad Girl’ Looks
Ciara took it back to her Dirty South roots, and fans were here for the transformation. The Atlanta-raised singer looked hood rich and happy in her Jean-Michel Basquiat tee, booty-length twists, layered chains, gold teeth, and acrylics for days in…
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Atlanta Entrepreneur, Clark Atlanta University Launch Scholarship Fund For Rayshard Brooks’ Children
In the wake of the murder of Rayshard Brooks, individuals and organizations are rallying around his loved ones as they mourn his loss and seek justice. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, entrepreneur Aisha “Pinky” Cole —founder of the Atlanta-based restaurant…
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White cop charged with felony murder kicked Rayshard Brooks as he died
Rayshard Brooks and Garrett Rolfe. (Photo source: GBI) The police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks has been charged with felony 1 murder. On June 17, Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced that former Atlanta Police Department Officer,…
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No Justice, No Peace: Atlanta Protesters Shut Down The I-75, Wendy’s Where Rayshard Brooks Was Murdered Set On Fire
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty People all around the world are protesting against police brutality, and in response, the police are unjustly killing MORE Black men and women. On top of the protests that were already happening every day following…
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White cops shot and killed unarmed Black man in Atlanta
Atlanta Police motorbikes, August 2013. (Photo credit: ESB Professional/Shutterstock) An unarmed Black man has been shot and killed in Atlanta. On the evening of June 12, the incident occurred at a Wendy’s restaurant located at the intersection of University and…
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Killer Mike gives powerful speech after violence erupts during Atlanta protest (video)
Killer Mike (Photo by A.R. Shaw for Steed Media) The city of Atlanta burned on the night of May 29, 2020. In response to the death of George Floyd, hundreds initially marched peacefully in downtown Atlanta to shed light on…
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