Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine

08/30/2024

Watch Now: Rep. Ayanna Pressley Shares Thoughts on Kamala Harris’ Historic Moment

Watch Rep. Ayanna Pressley speak with Real Times Media and share her thoughts on Kamala Harris’ historic moment.

06/13/2024

Real Times Media Co-Owner, Legendary Businessman and Philanthropist Dr. William ‘Bill’ Pickard Passes Away at Age 83

Dr. William “Bill” Pickard – entrepreneur, philanthropist, education advocate, business titan, mentor, and visionary – passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 12, at his West Palm Beach, Fla. home, surrounded by family and loved ones. Dr. Pickard’s daughter, Mary Pickard, issued the followi...

05/14/2024

Atlanta City Council Hosts the Atlanta Commission on Women TODAY, May 14

WHO: Atlanta City Council WHAT: Atlanta Commission on Women meeting WHEN: Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave. SW BACKGROUND: Atlanta City Council will host the next Atlanta Commission on Women meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. In 2000, the Atlanta Ci...

05/13/2024

Jenifer Lewis reprises ‘The Princess and the Frog’ role on ‘American Idol’

"American Idol" audiences were given a surprise performance as actor-singer Jenifer Lewis reprised her role as Mama Odie from Disney's Princess and th

05/13/2024

TikToker Refunds $400K Raised For Homeless Man: ‘Only So Much I Can Do’

Photo: GoFundMe A college student's viral journey with helping a D.C. homeless man

05/13/2024

VP Harris Announces $5.5 Billion Funding for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Solutions

According to recent data, around a quarter of renters, equivalent to roughly 12 million households, are spending more than half of their income on housing costs, far exceeding the recommended one-third threshold for financial health. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent ...

05/13/2024

Black People Shouldn’t Pay Taxes as Form of Reparations, Democrat Suggests

Photo: Getty Images A Democratic lawmaker has suggested Black Americans be exempt from paying taxes as a form of reparations. During an appearance on the “Black Lawyers Podcast,” Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, set forth the proposal on reparations for Black Americans, per Fox News. Crockett tol...

05/13/2024

Quavo Opens New Restaurant In Atlanta, Here’s An Inside Look: Exclusive Video

Quavo teamed up with restaurateurs Vincent and Kelan Watson, best known for Sovereign Sweets, for Atlanta’s newest restaurant and sports bar, V12. The Atlanta Daily World/Atlanta Tribune were on the scene to capture the exclusive grand opening. https://vimeo.com/944131771/aaf269c1fe?share=copy

05/06/2024

How to know if you are addicted to pain medication

Pain medication addiction is a serious issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It often begins innocently, with the legitimate use of prescri

05/06/2024

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Signs School Voucher Bill for Kids in Need

Earlier this week Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, amid protest from a number of school officials, signed into law a school voucher/scholarship bill which will provide up to $6,500 in assistance for academically challenged students in poor performing schools to attend charter and private schools for an impr...

05/06/2024

Fani Willis Criticized For Skipping Debate With Challenger

Fani Willis faced criticism for skipping a debate against her challenger, Christian Wise Smith, for the Fulton County District Attorney seat. The debate was held by the Atlanta Press Club. “My question for you is: Where are you? You know I’m here because I care about the citizens and the familie...

05/06/2024

Youth Apprenticeship Week Spotlights Opportunities

Youth Apprenticeship Week, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Labor, features a range of events and speakers at venues across the United States to showcase the many benefits of Registered Apprenticeship programs for youth and young adults ages 16-24. The nationwide initiative takes place from M...

05/06/2024

Pinky Cole Hayes Gives 2024 Savannah State Commencement Speech, Gift Graduates $8.75M Entrepreneurial Starter Pack

Pinky Cole, renowned entrepreneur, 2023 TIME 100 Next honoree, and founder of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan, gave an inspiring commencement speech for the Savannah State University 2024 graduating class, and surprised the graduates with a very special gift. In collaboration with Operation HOPE and One....

05/06/2024

Freedom, GA is Black Wall Street of the New South

Black-Owned Town Named Freedom Could Be Reality TV Series A group of 19 African American families bought a 98-acre tract of land in rural Georgia in 2018 to create a freed state community just 130 miles from Atlanta to develop a relatively racially unfettered community for aspiring Black Americans.....

04/30/2024

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Signs School Voucher Bill for Kids in Need

Earlier this week Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, amid protest from a number of school officials, signed into law a school voucher/scholarship bill which will provide up to $6,500 in assistance for academically challenged students in poor performing schools to attend charter and private schools for an impr...

04/30/2024

U.S. Coast Guard Promotes First Black Female Admiral

Written by Stacy M. Brown Merchant said she initially joined the Coast Guard with the intention of financing her medical school education. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Zeita Merchant has made history as the first Black female a...

04/30/2024

Freshman CBC Member Congresswoman Summer Lee Wins Big After Being Targeted by AIPAC

By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA), who was formally targeted for defeat by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) won her primary challenge on April 23. Rep. Lee won easily over a primary candidate recruited by AIPAC, 61 percent to 31 percent. O...

04/30/2024

America’s Black Mayors Gathered In Atlanta, Here’s How City Leaders Were Empowered

The annual African American Mayors Association (AAMA) Conference was held in Atlanta and served as a pivotal gathering for Black mayors across the United States. As the sole organization exclusively representing African American mayors, AAMA’s mission is to empower local leaders for the betterment...

04/30/2024

Garnesha Ezediaro Shares How Bloomberg Philanthropies Is Bridging The Racial Wealth Gap

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative is a pioneering philanthropic endeavor aimed at accelerating wealth accumulation for Black individuals and families while addressing systemic underinvestment in Black communities. This groundbreaking initiative represents Bloomberg Philanthropies’ f...

04/30/2024

BUSINESS
FTC Moves To Ban Non Compete Agreements, How Labor Deals Will Be Impacted

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a major stride towards reshaping the landscape of labor agreements in the United States by voting 3-2 to ban non compete agreements. These agreements have long been criticized for their restrictive nature, preventing millions of workers from pursuing bett...

04/24/2024

Reggie Bush getting his Heisman Trophy back

04/24/2024

IRS Holding Up Refunds to Atlanta Taxpayers

Atlanta taxpayers hoping to find out where their tax refunds are endured staggeringly long lines at a downtown IRS office over the weekend with few getting the answers they were seeking. Many of those hoping to come away with tax refund checks in hand left more exasperated than they were

04/24/2024

Meet HERide: A Black Women-Led Company Revolutionizing The Male Dominated Rideshare Industry

by Hunter Gilmore Within the ride sharing industry, one company stands out for its commitment to safety, equity, and inclusivity above industry giants Lyft and Uber. Meet HERide, the leading female-friendly ride sharing option in Georgia, making waves with its innovative approach to creating a safer...

04/24/2024

Exclusive Video: Chris Webber Talks New Memoir ‘By God’s Grace,’ Fab Five’s Impact, And Life After NBA

NBA legend Chris Webber recently released his new memoir

04/24/2024

Tim Scott Compares ‘Prejudiced’ Trump Trial To Racial Injustice In Court

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott (R) is comparing former President Donald Trump's hush money trial to racial discrimination Black people face in court. During a Tuesday (April 16) interview with Breitbart News, Scott claimed Trump, who has been charged with 34 felony counts for allegedly falsifying....

04/24/2024

The Creator’s Luncheon Honors Black Women Visionaries Who Are Disruptors Across Multiple Industries

Color Vision, the pioneering woman-led empowerment organization founded by Mia Davis in 2017, hosted their highly anticipated “The Creator’s Luncheon” at The Gathering Spot over the weekend. This exclusive event celebrated the remarkable achievements of four outstanding women who have made sig...

04/24/2024

Financial Phenom Gail Perry-Mason: Casting Pearls to the Girls

Leading financial expert Gail Perry-Mason is the senior director of investments at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. But her storied 30-year career is the stuff Lifetime movies are made of. Perry-Mason began life in less than optimal – no meager conditions and she made her way up from an abandoned bi-racial ...

04/24/2024

Spelman College First HBCU to Launch Cosmetic Science Program

This post was originally published on Word In Black. By: Ariyana Griffin Spelman College has found a way to bridge the gap between the growing beauty industry and the creators of the products. According to the institution, research shows that Black women spent more than $7.4 billion on cosmetics and...

03/01/2024

Mayor Dickens, City of Atlanta Convert Shipping Containers to Housing for Homeless

As Atlanta’s unhoused population continues to rise, and temperatures threaten to return to below freezing following a winter weather surge on Wednesday, Feb. 28, Mayor Andre Dickens’s innovative initiative to convert shipping containers to temporary housing has come to fruition, and residents ar...

03/01/2024

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Hires Racist Clerk, Says She Hates Black People

Clarence Thomas Where is the Justice? U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas never ceases to amaze us with his disdain for Black people, but poor judgment is what he's best known for. Following the gift debacle in which Thomas' ethics were again questioned for accepting a slew of extravagant gif...