Taniya Pilgrim and Messiah Young were injured while the officers were arresting them during a Black Lives Matter protest in May of last year. By Allison Joyner The presidents of two historically Black colleges express outrage over two Atlanta police officers’ reinstatement after tasing students during a Black Lives Matter protest. “The tasing of two […]
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Add these Black History Month events to your calendar this month
Celebrate African American Culture this February with these pandemic-proof events and experiences. By Allison Joyner Black History Month is a great opportunity for people to learn about African American history and heritage. But due to COVID-19, this year we have to celebrate differently. For 2021, your favorite Black History Month events are virtual and covid-free. […]
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Hank Aaron the businessman: Another way of remembering the home-run slugger
The former Braves player died Friday at age 86 By Allison Joyner A friend to most, but a legend to us all, Henry “Hank” Aaron passed away, but his legacy of inclusivity and compassion will live on. “I hope that the home run is not the only thing that people or anybody for that matter […]
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Apple, Southern Company to invest $25 million for AUC’s Propel Center
The center aims to promote and support career opportunities for communities of color. By Allison Joyner Last week, Apple, along with regional energy utility Southern Company announced a partnership to build a first-of-its-kind global innovation and learning hub for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at the Atlanta University Center. Dubbed the Propel Center, the […]
