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BUSINESS HALL OF FAME
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As part of the 75th anniversary of the Atlanta Business League celebration, 44 Atlanta businesses were inducted into the newly-established ABL Hall of Fame at a dinner at the Marriott Marquis on Nov. 18. Representing those in business for 50 years or more are Herman Russell (from left), chairman of H.J. Russell & Company, founded in 1952; Russell's daughter, Donata Russell, standing in for James Paschal of Paschal's Restaurant, founded in 1947; Tracy Gates, president of the Busy Bee Cafe, founded in 1947; Bernard Bronner, president of Bronner Brothers, founded in 1947; Marcus Wimby, CEO of Haugabrooks Funeral Home, founded in 1929; M. Alexis Scott, publisher of the Atlanta Daily World, founded in 1928; James Young, CEO of Citizens Trust Bank, founded in 1921; and William Clement, CEO of Atlanta Life Financial Group, founded in 1905.
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Bushes Welcome Obamas To The White House
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President Bush and first lady Laura Bush, pose for a picture with President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as they welcome them to the White House Monday, Nov. 10. President Bush and President-elect Obama had a private meeting in the Oval Office while Mrs. Bush hosted Mrs. Obama and showed her the private quarters, including bedrooms for their daughters Malia and Sasha. (AP Photo By The Washington Post, Melina Mara)
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WASHINGTON -- The Bushes welcomed the Obamas to the White House on Nov. 10, visiting for nearly two hours and offering the nation a glimpse of a new first family at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
President-elect Obama and President Bush met in the Oval Office, their first substantive one-on-one session, while first lady Laura Bush and Obama's wife, Michelle, talked in the White House residence.
The president later escorted his successor to his limousine. Obama's wife was leaving separately after her discussions with Laura Bush.
None of the four spoke to reporters.
It was Obama's first visit to the Oval Office. The agenda was kept private, although he and Bush were expected to discuss their transition of power and such pressing issues as the war in Iraq and the country's economic downturn.
The Obamas arrived at the South Portico 11 minutes early with Bush and the first lady waiting for them. Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Obama greeted each other warmly while the president and his successor exchanged smiles and a handshake.
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Tornado Hits Sweet Auburn
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The Atlanta Daily World sign lies among the debris that was blown from the roof of the office building on Auburn Avenue during the March 14 tornado that hit downtown Atlanta.
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A rare tornado last week ripped a path of destruction through downtown Atlanta ,including the Auburn Avenue corridor.
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Young Lends Voice For Civil Rights Audio Tour
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Photo By M. Alexis ScottThe Center for Civil and Human Rights Partnership launches an audio podcast business and community leaders featuring Andrew Young’s recollections of the city’s historic Auburn Avenue during the Civil Rights era, including a stop at the Atlanta Daily World.
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The Center for Civil and Human Rights Partnership this week released "In Their Words: Andrew Young on Auburn Avenue," an original podcast to guide walking tours along downtown Atlanta's historic corridor.
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ADW Revamps Online Web Site
 The Atlanta Daily World will launch its revamped Web site on Dec. 4 with many new features, including national breaking news video.
"As part of our 80th anniversary celebration, we are excited to upgrade our presence on the internet," said ADW Publisher M. Alexis Scott. "We think this will give us a more timely presence at a time when the whole world has its eyes on America's first Black President of the United States."
The new Web site will be updated daily with stories, pictures and video. It will also enable viewers to make their own multimedia contributions. .
It will feature video from The Associated Press, photo galleries and breaking news.
The Atlanta Daily World was founded by William A. Scott II, in 1928. In 1932, the Atlanta Daily World became the nation's first Black-owned daily newspaper in the 20th century.
The newspaper now publishes once a week and can be accessed daily over the Internet at www.atlantadailyworld.com.
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Chambliss & Martin Aim Toward Dec. 2 Runoff
Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss on Monday urged Georgia Republicans to help coax voters back to the polls for his expected Dec. 2 runoff against Democrat Jim Martin, a race he described as the first of the 2010 election.
At the same time, the volunteers who helped Barack Obama become President-elect, mobilized themselves into the fray in support of Martin.
Chambliss predicted that Democrats eager to add to their majority in the U.S. Senate will pour money into the state to try to oust him.
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I Knew Barack Obama Would Win
 I told all my friends back in January that I knew Barack Obama would win this presidential election, and yet now that it's happened, I can hardly believe it.
There were three things that led me to not only believe, but to know it would happen. The first thing, of course was that he won the Iowa Caucus on Jan. 3 and made that magnificent and soaring acceptance speech. That same week, I saw Mayor Shirley Franklin at a reception, and she said that the day after Obama's Iowa win, she made her reservation to be in Washington D.C. on Jan. 20, 2009. And the third thing was hearing Michelle Obama speak at the Trumpet Awards in Atlanta on Jan. 13.
Those three things did it for me. From the start, Obama has shown himself to be a person of exceptional talent, skill, knowledge, discipline and control. And Mayor Franklin expressed my feelings about his speech in Iowa when she called his ultimate election "a done deal." Then Michelle Obama's demonstration of her own exceptional talent and skill at the Trumpet awards sealed the deal.
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Obama Turns To Building A Presidency In ATime Of Crisis
WASHINGTON - His storied election behind him and weighty problems in his face, Barack Obama turned Wednesday to the task of building an administration in times of crisis as Americans and the world absorbed his history-shattering achievement as the first Black leader ascending to the presidency.
Obama enjoyed an everyman day-after in his hometown of Chicago on Wednesday after an electric night of celebration, anchored by his victory rally of 125,000 in Chicago and joyful outpourings of his supporters across the country. The president-elect saw his two young daughters off to school, a simple pleasure he's missed during nearly two years of virtually non-stop travel, then worked out the gym.
Pressing business came at him fast, with just 76 days until his inauguration as the 44th president.
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Black Elected Legislative Women Honor 2008 Pioneers
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Members of the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women join their 2008 Pioneer Women Honorees during their :March 10 “A Salute to Georgia Pioneer Women” at the Twelve Atlantic Station. They are GA Rep. Roberta Abdul-Salam, Shirl D. Smith, GA Rep. Sharon Beasley Teague, Oregon Sen. Margaret Carter, Monica Pearson, GA Rep. Georganna Sinkfield, Lani Wong, Marta Ezzard, M. Alexis Scott, Grace M. Lopez Williams and GA Rep. “Able” Mable Thomas.
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The National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women honored several women business and civic leaders March 10 in a program at Twelve Atlantic Station.
Honorees included Emma Darnell, Martha Ezzard, Valerie Richardson Jackson, Monica Pearson, Grace M. Lopez Williams, Lani L. Wong, Georganna T. Sinkfield and M. Alexis Scott.
The women were recognized by the organization for their contributions through their professions and their community service. They were part of the program "A Salute to Georgia Pioneer Women."
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Clinton Stumps For Martin
Former President Bill Clinton encouraged a crowd of about 1,000 people at Clark Atlanta University on Wednesday, Nov. 19 to return to the polls Dec. 2 to vote for Jim Martin, the Democratic candidate for the United States Senate.
Martin, who also spoke at the rally, is in a runoff against Republican candidate Saxby Chambliss.
Clinton encouraged the crowd to get out and vote to get another Democrat in office in order to be a "bridge" that fills the gap between government and the working-class citizens of America.
"Two weeks ago, we voted for change," said Clinton, alluding to the historical victory of President-elect Barack Obama.
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United Way President Milton Little Urges Support For Its 'Critical Need' Campaign
 The United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta is urging the community to assist the agency in responding to critical needs.
"The challenges we face are ours," said Milton J. Little Jr., president, United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, said. "This is our chance to help our fellow Atlantans and Georgians.
"We have the responsibility to make it happen," Little continued. "We have the obligation not to be spectators but to be doers."
Little, the first African-American president of United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, spoke before an audience at the Butler Street YMCA Hungry Club Forum on Nov. 5.
The metropolitan Atlanta area is facing several challenges including education, income and healthcare, Little said.
"Income inequality has increased dramatically in the last 10 years," he said. "Persistent poverty is a reality."
Education is key to closing the income gap, he said.
"If you do not have an advanced degree, then you are stuck in low paying jobs," Little said. "How can we change the dialogue on a livable wage?"
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100 Black Women Inc. Hosts 19th Annual 'Gourmet Gents' Fundraiser At The Hyatt
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Gourmet Gents serve up their special culinary dishes for an earlier 100 Black Women fundraiser. Shown are Brian Jordan (left) and Chef La Manna of the 755 Club. Some 300 chefs are expected at the Hyatt Regency event on Nov. 23.
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The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc (NCBW) hosts its 19th Annual Gourmet Gents cook-off at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
This year's event themed "A Nostalgic Culinary Stroll" will feature some of Atlanta's most prominent civic and business leaders along with local media personalities and professionals who will showcase their culinary talents as Gourmet Gents. Confirmed Celebrity Gents include Chef Marvin Woods, cookbook author and host of Turner South's "Home Plate;" Roger Bruce, Georgia State Representative; Paul Howard, Fulton County District Attorney; Caesar Mitchell, Atlanta City Councilman; and several Atlanta radio and TV personalities. Myra J, of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, and Si-Man Baby, of Radio-One 102.5 FM, will MC the festivities.
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Tina Turner Wows The ATL
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Tina Turner, backed up by her dancers in their flesh-colored outfits, rocked the house Monday night, Nov. 10 at Philips Arena in downtown Atlanta.
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