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#1. Earlier this week, Vice President Kamala Harris collaborated with this Atlanta-based rapper for a summit on gun violence prevention.
It’s Quavo.
Harris used the platform to outline how her administration has worked to prevent gun violence, like making gun trafficking a federal offense, investing in mental health for youth and expanding background check requirements.
This was Harris’ second trip to Atlanta in five days.
Last week, she attended 100 Black Men of America’s annual conference as part of a nationwide Economic Opportunities Tour.
#2. Nigerian born Toby Egbuna and his sister Dumebi are the founders of Chezie, a tech company that helps __________ from underrepresented communities.
It’s Job Seekers.
The Ebguna siblings are a part of the 8.8% of Black business owners based in Atlanta, according to Lending Tree.
According to the online lending website Lending Tree, Atlanta leads the country in creating Black-owned businesses, yet systemic barriers persist.
#3. On Tuesday, Atlanta Public Schools announced Dr. Bryan Johnson, an award-winning ___________ educator, as the sole finalist for the district’s new superintendent.
It’s Tennessee.
Dr. Bryan Johnson comes to APS after serving as executive vice chancellor and chief strategy officer at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
The APS board’s decision comes after months of searching for a candidate to fill the role after the dismissal of former Superintendent Lisa Herring in 2023.
#4. Athlete Kai Lightner has won 12 national titles and several youth world championship medals while competing in which sport?
It’s Rock Climbing.
Lightner, who spent some time in College Park as a kid, raised over $100,000 for a rock climbing wall that he later donated to the city of College Park to introduce the sport to the community’s youth.
The rock climbing wall project was a first for Lightner’s nonprofit, Climbing For Change. His goal was to increase Black youth’s access to rock climbing.
#5. On Friday, the Atlanta Dream played one of their most highly anticipated games this season when they took on the Indiana Fever and which popular WNBA star?
It’s Caitlin Clark.
Much of the excitement for Friday’s game came from Clark, the Fever point guard and the first overall pick in this year’s WNBA draft.
The Dream previously played against the Fever at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on June 13, with the Midwestern team winning 91-84.
