The Atlanta metro county has over 41 government officials that are Black females, the most in the country. By Allison Joyner Earlier this month, the Clayton Crescent declared that their citizens elected a record-breaking 41 Black women to local, state and federal positions in last year’s elections. State Rep. Sandra Scott told the nonprofit publication, […]
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Black Women’s History Month: Errin Haines
The Atlanta native and editor-at-large for The 19th* wants you to be informed about the issues that affect your world. By Allison Joyner If you told her two years ago that she would be working at an independent, nonprofit newsroom, she would have said you were crazy. But now Errin Haines is reporting on gender, […]
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Black Women’s History Month: Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice
The first woman to become president and dean of Morehouse School of Medicine has led the charge of making sure that every Atlantan gets vaccinated. Challenging, humbling and exhilarating is how Dr. Valerie Montogmery Rice describes her experience being President of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) during a global pandemic. From vaccine trials to administering […]
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Black Women’s History Month: Nzinga Shaw
She is making Atlanta home for the third time as the new Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer for Marsh & McLennan. By Allison Joyner Professional services firm for risk, strategy and people, Marsh & McLennan, announced mid-February of Nzinga “Zing” Shaw as their Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer for their global company. “I truly believe […]
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‘Wall Breaking’ ceremony starts construction for eSports degree program center at Morris Brown College
The program will be the first for a Historically Black College or University and in the state of Georgia. By Allison Joyner Dr. Kevin James, president of Morris Brown College and video game company Pharaoh’s Conclave, announced the Ronald Floyd Thomas Center for eSports and Innovation center during a “wall breaking” ceremony Tuesday. Both James […]
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Eat Okra, Black and Mobile are helping Black-owned restaurants all over metro Atlanta
Last year the restaurant industry lost over $240 billion in sales, and that decline is continuing into 2021. These tech entrepreneurs are hoping to change that for Black-owned businesses, though. By Allison Joyner Due to the risk of spreading COVID-19, restaurants have had to depend on food delivery service apps to help them stay afloat. […]
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Morehouse, Spelman react to the reinstatement of two APD officers that tased students
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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Trees at Grady High
By Maria Saporta Last week, several large trees were cut down at Grady High School – some anticipated and some not. Grady is undergoing an expansion, and the way the new building was designed, it meant that two magnificent trees would have to go. That happened last week. But at the same time, three other […]
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Fountain Hall and elementary school designed by John Portman make 2020 ‘Places in Peril’ list
The historic Fountain Hall on the Atlanta University Center campus made the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2020 “Places in Peril” list.
It was one of 10 sites that the Georgia Trust is highlighting as places in Georgia most worthy in being preserved and those that are most threatened to being demolished.
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Southeast’s greenest building opens at Georgia Tech
When philanthropist Diana Blank saw the completed Kendeda Living Building on Georgia Tech’s campus earlier this month, it took her breath away.
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American Cancer Society expanding its global efforts to Africa
The Atlanta-based American Cancer Society is expanding its reach beyond the borders of the United States to fight cancer.
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Coca-Cola to refresh its iconic sign at downtown’s Five Points
The Coca-Cola sign at downtown’s Five Points will shine brightly for years to come.
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Column: Atlanta SBA chief adds new role at White House office
Ashley D. Bell, the Southeastern regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, is adding a new role.
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Column: Investment from GoAtl Fund will boost affordable housing in South Atlanta
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s relatively new impact investment fund – the GoATL Fund – has closed on a $500,000 loan to Focused Community Strategies to boost affordable housing in the historic South Atlanta neighborhood.
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A rival to Hollywood: Tyler Perry unveils his new Atlanta studios for the world
By Maria Saporta As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Oct. 4, 2019 At a grand opening gala on Oct. 5, Tyler Perry will unveil to the world all he has created at Tyler Perry Studios since 2015 when he bought 330 acres of the former Fort McPherson. An A-list of national celebrities and leaders are expected to […]
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Column: Atlanta Habitat for Humanity to break ground on 30-acre community
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity will break ground on its new Browns Mill Village on Oct. 9 – a new and innovative venture in affordable home ownership.
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Column: Atlanta nonprofit acquires HQ property: ‘A really big milestone for us’
Southface, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that promotes green building and sustainability practices, had reason to celebrate at its Visionary Dinner on Sept. 19.
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Column: Atlanta woman leading campaign to end Target’s use of plastic shopping bags
An Atlanta woman is taking on Target’s use of plastic bags in a “Theresa versus Goliath” campaign.
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Column: Housing authority chair makes first comments since death of his children, ex-wife
It’s a time of healing at the Atlanta Housing Authority.
At its Sept. 10 board meeting, the authority unanimously selected Eugene Jones Jr. as its new president and CEO. Jones will begin his post on Oct. 7 after he wraps up being president and CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority on Sept. 27.
