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NFL: JAN 28 Super Bowl LIII - Atlanta Host Committee Press Conference
Atlanta Justice And Equity Center Plans Move Forward

Plans to transform an Atlanta jail into a justice and equity center for marginalized communities are moving forward.
by NewsOne Staff
06.29.20
4 itemsPublic Viewing Held For Rayshard Brooks In Atlanta
Atlanta Says Goodbye To Rayshard Brooks At Funeral

The funeral for Rayshard Brooks was being held in Atlanta at the historic church where The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther…
by NewsOne Staff
06.24.20
Family Of Rayshard Brooks Speak To The Media In Atlanta
Scholarship Fund Launched For Rayshard Brooks’ Children

Atlanta entrepreneur Aisha “Pinky” Cole teamed up with Clark Atlanta University to create a scholarship fund for Rayshard Brooks’ children.
by NewsOne Staff
06.21.20
Fulton County DA Announces Decision On Charges In Shooting Of Rayshard Brooks
Cops Disrespect Victims After They're Shot, Trend Shows

The Atlanta police killing of Rayshard Brooks is the latest instance in a disturbing series of cops openly disrespecting their…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
06.19.20
62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards - Arrivals
Usher’s Nonprofit Leads Effort To Combat Food Insecurity

Usher’s nonprofit donated over 350 vegan meals to individuals in need in Atlanta.
by NewsOne Staff
05.24.20
Tyler Perry Could Set Precedent For How Studios Reopen Amid COVID-19
Tyler Perry Could Set COVID-19 Precedent For Hollywood

The entertainment mogul lays out a detailed plan.
by Royce Dunmore
05.22.20
Cumberland Mall viral video
Video: Fight Breaks Out As Atlanta Mall Reopens

A viral video showing a fight in a mall parking lot was the latest indication that Georgia may have re-opened…
by NewsOne Staff
05.07.20
Nickelodeon's 2019 Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals
Janelle Monáe Provides Food Relief For Atlanta Residents

Songstress Janelle Monáe teamed up with nonprofit organizations to distribute over 5,000 free meals to Atlanta residents in need.
by NewsOne Staff
05.04.20
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Tracee Ellis Ross Surprises Spelman Students On Zoom

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross surprised over 100 Spelman students during one of their Zoom meetings.
by NewsOne Staff
05.03.20
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Morehouse College Bridges Digital Divide Amid Pandemic

Morehouse College has teamed up with Microsoft to bridge the digital divide among its students.
by NewsOne Staff
05.03.20
Racist Sends N-Word Text To Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms For Opposing Reopening Of Georgia
Atlanta Mayor Gets N-Word Text Over Georgia Re-Opening

Folks still want businesses to reopen in their state despite the coronavirus pandemic.
by Royce Dunmore
04.24.20
ESSENCE + New Voices Entrepreneur Summit And Target Holiday Market - Day 2
Black-Owned Vegan Restaurant Provides Meals For Atlanta’s Elderly

The Atlanta-based Black-owned restaurant Slutty Vegan donated meals to the city’s senior citizens.
by NewsOne Staff
04.16.20
Today - Season 69
Tyler Perry Purchases Groceries For High-Risk Shoppers

Tyler Perry purchased groceries for senior citizens and other high-risk shoppers in Atlanta and New Orleans amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
by NewsOne Staff
04.13.20
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Nonprofit Aims To Combat COVID-19 Among The Homeless

An Atlanta-based nonprofit is providing portable hand-washing stations to combat the spread of COVID-19 among the homeless.
by NewsOne Staff
04.01.20
ecoATM Celebrates Black History Month with $10,000 Donation to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park
MLK Landmark Gets Major Donation Encouraging Recycling

The Martin Luther King Jr. National Park was created to give back to the community where the civil rights icon…
by Parker Owens
03.31.20
Maynard Jackson Waving to Crowd
Home Of Maynard Jackson To Become Affordable Housing

The former home of Atlanta’s first Black mayor Maynard Jackson will be transformed into affordable housing.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Atlanta Kidpreneurs' Gourmet Baked Goods Company Opens

Four brothers from Atlanta, who are all under the age of 12, have launched a gourmet baked goods company.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Portraits - Washington, DC
Obama Portraits To Embark On National Tour

The Obama portraits will embark on a national museum tour in 2021.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
Tyler Perry Visits LinkedIn
Tyler Perry Extends Job Offer To Former Inmate

Tyler Perry extended a job offer to a former inmate who was unjustly impacted by drug laws.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
NBA: SEP 30 Atlanta Hawks Media Day
Trae Young Eliminates Medical Debt For Atlanta Families

NBA star Trae Young assisted in eliminating $1 million in medical debt for underprivileged families in Atlanta.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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