Earlier this month, the 100 Black Men of Atlanta hosted its signature fundraiser, the 100 Honors Gala, in person for the first time in four years. Over a thousand people attended the black tie event to help the organization support its Project Success programs. “Project Success is composed of several smaller initiatives like our Pathways […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Atlanta Child Murders memorial, antenna dissonance and more
This week in local news
New ABL chair wants to continue to grow, scale Black-owned businesses in metro Atlanta
At 32, Ryan Wilson will be one of the youngest chairmen in the organization’s 90-year history. By Allison Joyner On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Atlanta Business League (ABL) starts its 90th-anniversary celebration with a new board of directors chaired by the CEO and co-founder of The Gathering Spot Ryan Wilson. “I’m focused on Black folks. […]
City council establishes Tommy Dortch Day with a proclamation recognizing legacy
Nov. 7 is now Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Day in Atlanta. By Allison Joyner To honor his contributions to the people of Atlanta and the state as a whole, the Atlanta City Council has declared Nov. 7 as Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Day in honor of 100 Black Men of America chairman Tommy Dortch. For […]
Reporter’s Notebook: Award season for some, trouble for others
Plus, lots of hospital funds raised and more …
