Shaq-backed education startup opens Atlanta hub with plans to employ 250
The online college Campus was started in 2016 by Atlanta-born entrepreneur Tade Oyerinde and offers associate degrees taught live by adjunct professors from large universities
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Aaron Swain takes the helm at 100 Black Men of Atlanta
Aaron Swain will be installed this month as the next chairman of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, beginning a two-year term.
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RHONE: Plans for new baby boom are a bust for motherhood
The latest effort to manufacture a baby boom is disturbing, as the most prominent voices shaping the movement are not mothers.
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Olive Branch Wellness Boutique celebrates six years in Decatur
Husband and wife team Aaron and Ty Jenkins opened a clean beauty store in Decatur six years ago, after starting out just with one great oatmeal soap.
Is Atlanta still a Black mecca? We did the math for you
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Boots on the ground: Black trail rides are the new family reunion
Trail rides are “part of an ongoing tradition Black communities, especially in the South, have maintained and are just now being amplified,” said one organizer.
From racetracks to runways: Black brand highlights Kentucky Derby's forgotten history
The Kentucky Derby is known for its racetrack action, colorful fashion, and mint juleps... but what about its Black history? Credits: Libr. of Congress | AAMLO
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RHONE: Refunds from health care providers? The check is in the mail
When patients are overcharged, a refund process that prioritizes speed, communication and transparency should be the goal.
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Black-tie gala will honor Atlanta icon Andrew Young
“Forever Young: A Tribute to Andrew Young” will recognize the former Atlanta mayor as a towering figure “whose journey has shaped not just Atlanta, but the nation and world.”
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‘Low-performing’ Black studies program discontinued at Kennesaw State
The Georgia NAACP said the possible deactivation “raises urgent concerns about the institution’s commitment to equity, academic integrity, and inclusive education.”