Black-owned businesses are keeping Atlanta trailblazer Lottie Watkins’ legacy alive. They just have one request.

Black-owned businesses are keeping Atlanta trailblazer Lottie Watkins’ legacy alive. They just have one request.

In southwest Atlanta, Black-owned businesses are keeping the history of their neighborhoods alive – and it all starts with a cup of coffee. Black-owned cafés and cooperatives in the area, many inspired by trailblazing local businesswoman Lottie Watkins, are creating spaces that help share stories about the city’s rich culture and promote Black entrepreneurship.  Atlanta…

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US supermarket giant sued over DEI

US supermarket giant sued over DEI

Florida has filed a lawsuit against Target, claiming the company misled investors by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives The US state of Florida has sued supermarket giant Target, accusing it of misleading investors and causing financial losses by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Attorney General James Uthmeier filed the lawsuit in federal…

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Vatican gives update on Pope Francis’ condition as Holy Year celebrations march on without him

Vatican gives update on Pope Francis’ condition as Holy Year celebrations march on without him

The Vatican carried on with its Holy Year celebrations on Saturday without Pope Francis, who remains hospitalized as he battles pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni provided the shortest update yet on Saturday: “The Pope rested well.” A woman lays a rosary near candles adorned with pictures of Pope Francis outside…

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