Texas Native Son talks Juneteenth: Better Late Than Never
By Patrick Washington | The Dallas Weekly | June 19, 2021
This story was originally published on Word In Black. The Texas-birthed holiday of Juneteenth is a very interesting holiday, to say the least. See, I, a native-born Texan, have two Yankee parents. As such, I’ve been able to hear both sides of the “idea” of Juneteenth, and now am at a final resting place for...
Hawks stumble in 3rd quarter, Game 7 awaits as Sixers win 104-99
By Itoro N. Umontuen | The Atlanta Voice | June 18, 2021
The Atlanta Hawks came out blazing fast in the first quarter, hitting eight of their first ten shots, taking a 51-47 lead into the half. However, the Philadelphia 76ers hit four out of five shots from three-point range as the third quarter began and eventually walked away from State Farm...
A Cultural Legacy: Content guru creates modern-day love letter to ATL
By Itoro N. Umontuen | The Atlanta Voice | June 18, 2021
During game three of the NBA first-round series between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks, one of Atlanta’s premier content curators shouted at transplants to go back to where they came from, among other pleasantries. That person is Brandon Butler who is the Executive Director and CEO of...
VP Kamala Harris visits Atlanta to promote White House’s COVID vaccination efforts
By Itoro N. Umontuen | The Atlanta Voice | June 18, 2021
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Atlanta as she help launches the White House’s “month of action,” which was announced by President Joe Biden last week to urge more Americans to get vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19 before the July 4th holiday.
Compac Industries experiences growth in Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator program
By Darius Goodman | The Atlanta Voice | June 17, 2021
Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator program will provide access to financial assistance, strategic business guidance and mentorship, and marketing and promotional support to help both current and aspiring Black small business owners grow their businesses and maximize the opportunities of selling on Amazon.
Clayton County Public Schools’ summer literacy pop-up shop gives out free books for K-5 students
By Madeline Thigpen | Report for America | June 17, 2021
Each literacy package comes with five books, two pens, one journal, one postcard and one summer workbook. The Summer Literacy Pop-Up Shop was held at Kay Pace Elementary School for the Arts and Thurgood Marshall Elementary.
Clark Atlanta and Spelman among 10 HBCUs to receive $5 million from Google
Staff Report | The Atlanta Voice | June 17, 2021
Clark Atlanta and Spelman each received $5 million from Google as part of the initiative to help create pathways and opportunities for increased diverse representation in the STEM industry.
