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Atlanta REALTORS Association makes progress in promoting diversity and inclusion with partnerships with multicultural organizations

by Allison Joyner

These organizations will be allowed voting rights through their memorandum of understanding.  By Allison Joyner To encourage diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in real estate in metro Atlanta, the Atlanta REALTORS  Association (ARA) has authorized voting rights to local multicultural real estate associations and their active members. The Empire Board of Realists, National Association of […]

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Moving Atlanta’s Parks Forward: A discussion with local environmental advocates about our city’s needs

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By Hannah E. Jones The case for parks is an easy one to make — increased physical activity within the community, lower levels of stress and a healthier urban environment. But in a city with one of the starkest income disparities in the nation, city and nonprofit leaders are working to be intentional about providing […]

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Working toward fair data for all: DataWorks at Georgia Tech

by Carl DiSalvo

By Guest Columnist CARL DISALVO, associate professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology, with BETSY DISALVO, of Georgia Tech, and BEN SHAPIRO, of Georgia State University

When people talk about the roles and responsibilities of higher education in the 21st Century, often those conversations focus on the challenges of educating students for changing work environments and the ever-increasing role of technology in those environments. Certainly, that’s part of what colleges and universities do, but not all of it.

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Addressing health inequities through community partnerships

by Todd Ellis

By Guest Columnist TODD ELLIS, DHA, principal in KPMG’s Health and Government Solutions practice

Healthcare and access to medical resources is top of mind for many these days. Whether it’s related to the COVID-19 pandemic, health insurance, prescription drug costs or the difficulty of navigating the system, healthcare plays a crucial role in our daily lives. Today, we also recognize there are still barriers that may affect medical access for historically underserved communities.

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Extending a ladder of opportunity to immigrant students

by Aisha Yaqoob Mahmood

By Guest Columnist AISHA YAQOOB MAHMOOD, executive director of Asian American Advocacy Fund

Society teaches us that education is the most powerful tool in providing people with the knowledge to better their lives. What if barrier upon barrier were put in front of this ladder of opportunity? This is the reality of many immigrant students who seek higher education.

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Understanding the housing affordability problem

by Mike Dobbins

By Guest Columnist MIKE DOBBINS, Georgia Tech professor of practice and former Atlanta planning commissioner

Over the last couple of years, housing costs have shot up in Atlanta. Already rising before, it is now difficult for households earning below median incomes to find decent housing in a stable neighborhood. Rentals are outpacing homeowners in the market, spawning more build-to-rent activity.

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Youth empowerment and equitable design in Clarkston

by Hudson McGaughey

By Guest Columnist HUDSON McGAUGHEY, undergraduate engineering student at Georgia Tech

On a blistering July day this summer, I strolled down the side of the road in Clarkston with three high school students, chatting and taking pictures. To others, we probably looked like another group of teenage boys, maybe looking for a place to cool off, and taking photos for Instagram. However, these pictures weren’t for social media. They were for research.

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Atlanta Public Schools opens Center for Equity + Social Justice

by Allison Joyner

The first of its kind, the center’s mission is to help students thrive, not by accident but by design. By Allison Joyner Last month, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the district’s new Center for Equity + Social Justice (CESJ).  Dr. Tauheedah Baker-Jones, the district’s Chief Equity + Social Justice Officer, said […]

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Congressional approach to digital inclusion mirrors Atlanta Public Schools’ program

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By Guest Columnist TAUHEEDAH BAKER-JONES, chief equity and social justice officer of Atlanta Public Schools

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last March, the digital divide’s impact on public schooling became starkly clear. Now, as the surge in COVID cases forces some classrooms across the state to temporarily resume virtual learning, it’s more important than ever to ensure every student has the connectivity and digital tools they need to learn.

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More than a statement: How institutions can commit to racial justice

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By Guest Columnist JASON MARSHALL, executive director at Wesley International Academy

When George Floyd was killed, it became the norm for brands and organizations alike to issue statements of solidarity. Well-intentioned and important, these statements have become part of our collective practice as headlines impact society.By Guest Columnist JASON MARSHALL, executive director at Wesley International Academy

When George Floyd was killed, it became the norm for brands and organizations alike to issue statements of solidarity. Well-intentioned and important, these statements have become part of our collective practice as headlines impact society.

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