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#Election2020 | Biden: ‘My plan to lift every voice in Black America’

By Joe Biden | 2020 Democratic Nominee for US President | October 31, 2020

There is injustice in America. There is discrimination. There is a legacy of racism and inequality that lives still in our institutions, our laws, and in too many people’s hearts that makes it harder for Black people to succeed. These are facts in the United States of America in 2020,...

#Election2020: Where can you drop your absentee ballot?

By Itoro N. Umontuen | The Atlanta Voice | October 31, 2020

With the use of absentee ballots on the rise this year, many counties are offering drop boxes for contactless delivery of your ballot after you’ve finished filling it out. Drop boxes are monitored by video cameras for security, and ballots must be collected at least once a day. The boxes...

#Election2020: Obama to campaign for Biden in Atlanta Monday

By Itoro N. Umontuen | The Atlanta Voice | October 31, 2020

Former United States President Barack Obama will campaign in Atlanta this Monday in a final push to flip the Peach State for the Democrats for the first time since 1992. Details of the rally have not been publicized. Obama’s visit will come after President Donald Trump and Senator Kamala Harris...

#Election2020 | Trump: ‘My message to Black America’

By Donald J. Trump | 45th President of the United States | October 30, 2020

In 2016, I had a straightforward question for Black Americans: “What do you have to lose?” Black Americans don’t have to ask what they have to lose in 2020. Instead, the question should now be, “how much more do we have to gain?” As your President, I’ve done more for...

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appoints chief equity officer

By Marshall A. Latimore | The Atlanta Voice | October 29, 2020

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim to serve as the City of Atlanta’s Chief Equity Officer, a senior-level cabinet position that serves as the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of One Atlanta. Abdur-Rahim will work with City leadership to develop progressive policies and programs to address issues of...

#Election2020: Eleven days before Election Day, Sen. Harris makes final pitch to Atlanta-area voters

By Itoro N. Umontuen | The Atlanta Voice | October 29, 2020

On Friday, Oct. 23, a mere 11 days before the American public officially casts its votes for the next occupant of The White House, Democratic candidate for Vice President Kamala Harris’s private jet touched down on the tarmac at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. It would not be the first time...

#Election2020: Offset, Common join Joe Biden’s drive-in rally at Lakewood

By Itoro N. Umontuen | The Atlanta Voice | October 27, 2020

With seven days remaining until Election Day, Joesph R. Biden held a drive-in rally at Lakewood Amphitheatre as he makes his closing arguments. Many political observers stated it wasn’t smart for Biden to campaign in the Peach State because quadrennial battleground states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin hang in...

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NEWS

#Election2020: Obama criticizes Trump in scathing, personal terms

By Alexandra Jaffe | The Associated Press | October 31, 2020

Barack Obama is hitting President Donald Trump right where he thinks it’ll hurt most: His ego. Campaigning for Joe Biden on Saturday, the former president painted Trump as insecure and self-absorbed, describing him as a failed president who cares more about himself than the country. “Trump cares about feeding his...

#Election2020: Activists move from ‘protests to the polls’ in a push to shape a slew of local races on Election Day

By Fredreka Schouten | CNN | October 31, 2020

Progressive activists are working to turn this year’s nationwide protests over police brutality and racial injustice into results at the polls on Election Day, as they push to drive turnout and influence contests that will determine criminal justice policies at the local level. The groups engaged in electoral politics include...

#Election2020 | More than 90 million Americans have cast general election ballots so far

By Adam Levy, Liz Stark and Ethan Cohen | CNN | October 31, 2020

More than 90 million Americans have voted so far with three days left until Election Day, as a majority of states are reporting record early voting turnout in the 2020 election. These votes represent almost 43% of registered voters nationwide, according to a survey of election officials in all 50...

#Election2020 | Wilson: ‘Black voters cannot afford four more years of Trump’

By Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL | NNPA Commentary | October 31, 2020

In 2016, then-candidate Donald J. Trump asked African Americans, “what the hell do you have to lose,” by supporting his campaign. Nearly four years later, the answer is painfully clear: a hell of a lot. In the past eight months alone, a majority of Black businesses have closed, Black families...

SPORTS

Lowly performance spells doom for Georgia State against #20 Coastal Carolina

By Symone Stanley | The Atlanta Voice | October 31, 2020

The Georgia State Panthers took on the undefeated Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in what they hoped to be Halloween thriller at Center Parc Stadium in Downtown Atlanta. There may have been limited fans in attendance, but Coastal Carolina handed out Candy Corn, as they defeated the Panthers 51-0. The Panthers came...

Jackson completes second half comeback to win 24-21, earns first win of the season

By Anfernee Patterson | The Atlanta Voice | October 31, 2020

The Chapel Hill Panthers sought to destroy homecoming for the Jackson Jaguars Friday night but the Jaguars were resilient, stuck to their game plan and avoided the homecoming spoiler, winning 24-21. Although the Jaguars sideline was filled with smiles and celebration in their first victory of the season, this was...

The NFL is confronting racism, but are Black quarterbacks continuing to be stereotyped?

By Calum Trenaman | CNN | October 29, 2020

To his frustration, they talked about Patrick Mahomes’ arm rather than his decision making as if brawn somehow mattered more than brain. Despite monetary success and awards, Black quarterbacks, past and present, say they still face an uphill battle against prejudice, especially when entering the league. For quarterbacks who threw...

Atlanta Hawks partners with Nike to help grow sport for girls in Atlanta

By Marshall A. Latimore | The Atlanta Voice | October 26, 2020

The Atlanta Hawks take sport for girls seriously and are proud to announce a partnership with Nike, the WNBA and NBA for Season Two of Game Growers, a unique and empowering opportunity for girls 13 years or older in seventh or eighth grade to share their ideas on how to...

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LIFE

Metro Atlanta restaurant celebrates one-year anniversary with HBCU homecoming

Staff Report | The Atlanta Voice | October 30, 2020

Nouveau Bar & Grill, an establishment located in College Park, celebrated its one-year anniversary on Saturday, October 24, with an HBCU homecoming extravaganza. “With most schools canceling their HBCU 2020 homecoming events, we provided the city with an awesome experience and a chance to celebrate attending or matriculating from their...

Morris Brown College raises almost half a million during virtual homecoming

By Martel Sharpe | The Atlanta Voice | October 28, 2020

Morris Brown College raised $462,882.09, October 24-25, during its 2020 virtual homecoming festivities, almost reaching its goal of $500,000. The college was able to raise the majority of the money during an entertaining eight-hour live telethon-type setting with several dedicated sponsors. “Despite the odds of raising money during a global...

Morgan Stanley launches program to provide full scholarships to Spelman, other HBCU students

Staff Report | The Atlanta Voice | October 27, 2020

Global financial services firm announces the launch of its HBCU Scholars program which will give $12 million through 60 full scholarships for students enrolled in Spelman, Morehouse College and Howard University over the next four years. The program is designed to eliminate financial barriers to higher education for African American college students. “The most...

Government officials, entertainment professionals announce Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in Downtown Atlanta

By Martel Sharpe | The Atlanta Voice | October 26, 2020

The Black American Music Association (BAM) and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC) announced, on October 27, the formation of the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (WOF). Located outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the WOF will populate the sidewalks of Northside Dr. and Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. in Vine...

VOICES

#Election2020 | Wilson: ‘Black voters cannot afford four more years of Trump’

By Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL | NNPA Commentary | October 31, 2020

In 2016, then-candidate Donald J. Trump asked African Americans, “what the hell do you have to lose,” by supporting his campaign. Nearly four years later, the answer is painfully clear: a hell of a lot. In the past eight months alone, a majority of Black businesses have closed, Black families...

#Election2020 | Biden: ‘My plan to lift every voice in Black America’

By Joe Biden | 2020 Democratic Nominee for US President | October 31, 2020

There is injustice in America. There is discrimination. There is a legacy of racism and inequality that lives still in our institutions, our laws, and in too many people’s hearts that makes it harder for Black people to succeed. These are facts in the United States of America in 2020,...

#Election2020 | Trump: ‘My message to Black America’

By Donald J. Trump | 45th President of the United States | October 30, 2020

In 2016, I had a straightforward question for Black Americans: “What do you have to lose?” Black Americans don’t have to ask what they have to lose in 2020. Instead, the question should now be, “how much more do we have to gain?” As your President, I’ve done more for...

#Election2020 | Young: ‘I endorse Bourdeaux for Congress’

The Atlanta Voice | October 29, 2020

There are pivotal moments in history, like now, where we see the cracks in our community and we also see all of the incredible people who band together to fight for each other and fight for justice. We are facing extraordinary challenges — and we need extraordinary leaders who will...

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