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When Support Becomes Surveillance: How School-Level Power Over IEP and 504 Accommodations Pushes Black Disabled Students Toward the School-to-Prison Pipeline

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Black disabled students are disproportionately affected by mishandled IEP and 504 accommodations, which can lead to emotional harm, disciplinary consequences, and the school to prison pipeline, due to racial stereotypes and behavioral assumptions deeply embedded in school culture.

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From football to Hollywood: Issac Keys shares his journey of reinvention

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Issac Keys, a former NFL linebacker, has transitioned to acting and is writing a memoir, The Grind Don’t Stop, It Just Changes, to document his journey of overcoming obstacles and inspiring others to reinvent themselves.

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The Atlanta Voice 2025 Year in Review: A Year of Legacy, Leadership, and Looking Forward

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The Atlanta Voice reaffirmed its place as a cornerstone of Black-owned media in Atlanta in 2025, honoring nearly six decades of legacy while embracing innovation to meet the moment, launching new storytelling platforms, opening creative community spaces, earning major civic recognition, expanding its newsroom, and investing in Black entrepreneurship.

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Democratic lawmaker brings lawsuit challenging move to add Trump’s name to Kennedy Center

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Rep. Joyce Beatty has filed a lawsuit challenging the Kennedy Center board of trustees’ decision to add President Donald Trump’s name to the cultural institution, alleging that the vote was a violation of federal law and the board’s authority.

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Tested positive for flu during the holidays? Here’s what you should do

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Flu activity is rising across the US, and families should take precautions such as getting a flu shot, taking a flu test, taking antiviral medications, and isolating themselves if they are sick to reduce the spread of the virus during the holidays.

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Ciara, Mayor Dickens Announce $500K Food Security Donation

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Ciara Princess Wilson and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced a $500,000 donation to the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Southwest Atlanta Cares to strengthen food access for families across Atlanta and Georgia.

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Same teams. Different night. Same result: Hawks lose a second straight to Bulls, 126-123

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The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Chicago Bulls 126-123, with the Hawks giving up three free throws in the final two seconds of the game.

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Two is the Magic Number for Falcons

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The Atlanta Falcons have two games remaining in the season and are looking to close out the season with a four-game win streak, while Kyle Pitts and Kirk Cousins look to continue their consecutive touchdown streaks.

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The Atlanta Voice – December 26, 2025

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That’s 5 in a row: Atlanta Hawks lose another one, 126-111, this time to the Miami Heat

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The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Miami Heat 126-111, extending their losing streak to six games, while the Heat extended their lead to double-figures in the fourth quarter.

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