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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Atlanta Hawks prodigal son
When a professional sports franchise moves from one city to another, not everything in the process goes smoothly. One St. Louis Hawks NBA basketball player discovered, in 1966, that moving to Atlanta, Georgia, sometimes takes longer than one might think. It’s the story of Atlanta Hawks fans having to endure delayed gratification on this week’s […]
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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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Fulton sheriff presses Atlanta for use of jail
Mayor’s office says her vision is a “higher and better purpose” for that land.
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Law comes to town
The town of Atlanta had designated its first commissioners in 1845. The 5-man governing body was comprised of stalwart citizens, none of whom had any previous experience in government affairs. They did their best to bring order to the young railroad town but, by all accounts, their efforts fell on deaf ears. There was little […]
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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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Ignored Laws
Atlanta’s population in 1850 was around 2,500 people, of which 493 were slaves. Unlike the southern part of the state where large landowners utilized slave labor to tend and harvest crops, the bulk of Atlanta’s slave population was utilized for domestic labor, carpentry and blacksmithing. Unlike their southern counterparts, many of Atlanta’s enslaved peoples lived […]
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Murphey Candler Park construction creates divide in community
By Hannah Jones Murphey Candler Park has been a centerpiece of the Brookhaven community. It has served as a place where people could convene, tying the community together, but now it’s something that is tearing them apart. Murphey Candler Park is a 120-acre park in the City of Brookhaven that includes sports facilities, a series […]
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Hired Out
When the colony of Georgia was first founded, slavery was banned. The board of trustees that oversaw the new colony wanted to avoid creating a plantation-based society dependent on slave labor. The decision was one of practicality and not moral imperative. Georgia would serve as a barrier against Spanish encroachment in the new world and […]
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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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No-shows rise in Atlanta court; chief judge calls the causes a “mixed bag”
Folks don’t realize a no-show can mean losing a driver’s license, says top judge
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Atlanta teachers ask for vaccine; governor says there’s not enough
In about half the states, some or all teachers are vaccine-eligible
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Reporter’s Notebook: Mayor at Rotary, groceries at MARTA and more
Also, Atlanta-centric viewing on Atlanta’s airline
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The One
We know the last name but apparently no one bothered to write down the first name. It’s a cautionary tale about the value of taking notes on this week’s Stories of Atlanta.
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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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Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore kicks off mayoral campaign
Crime is No. 1 on peoples’ minds, but Moore’s also thinking of budget, infrastructure and more.
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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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Election-year urban renewal plans could imprint Mayor Bottoms’ legacy on race, class
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ administration has proposed three election-year urban renewal initiatives that, if enacted, could imprint the mayor’s legacy on the city’s divisions around race and class for years to come.
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Never Seen Again
He was among the more well-known writers of his day, often compared to the creator of Sherlock Holmes. He traveled in a rarified circle of fame and success which was certainly a far cry from his days writing sports for the Atlanta Journal. A Georgia man who made it big discovers the end is near […]
