When Joe Biden announced yesterday that he had decided not to run for a second term, political leaders who represent the great state of Georgia had a mixed reaction to the 46th president’s decision. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention […]
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‘Blurring the Color Line’ focuses on Asian, Black relations in Augusta during Jim Crow
The relationships between Blacks and Whites during segregation is often studied, but a new documentary shows race relations as another group of people affected as well. The film “Blurring the Color Line: Chinese in the Segregated South” highlights race relations between the Whites, Blacks and Chinese Americans in Augusta, Ga., during a pivotal time in […]
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Georgia says goodbye to its ‘servant leader’ Tommy Dortch
The businessman and philanthropist died earlier this month after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. By Allison Joyner Over the weekend, hundreds of mourners gathered to honor 100 Black Men of America chairman Thomas “Tommy” Dortch, who died at age 72. People worldwide traveled to New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, where Dortch was chairman of […]
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Looking back at 2022 in Atlanta – The First Quarter
Beginning with the inauguration of a dynamic new Mayor, to our annual memorial of a civil rights giant, through the 90th birthday celebrations for an icon, to recognition for new heroes. And much else in between…. Next quarters to follow…
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Retrospective – Georgia Veterans Day Parade – Downtown Atlanta 2019
Georgia Veterans Day Parade and activities have moved to The Battery at Truist Park, but please enjoy this look back at the Parade downtown in 2019.
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Republicans win Georgia state offices
Republicans will continue to be in charge at the Gold Dome in Atlanta. But the race for U.S. Senate from Georgia is headed to a runoff.
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SCAD’s new director of inclusion wants to help positively impact metro Atlanta
Previously the student success advisor and admission records specialist at SCAD, Lace Walker has now been named the college’s new director of inclusion. By Allison Joyner Ensuring a culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to thrive, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) appointed Lace Walker as the university’s new Director […]
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Georgia Dems decide nominees for top office
Now comes the drama: Will Georgians choose Democrats for top state offices for the first time in nearly a generation?
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Atlanta’s summer jobs program nearing goal of employing 3,000 young people
Last month Mayor Andre Dickens promised to employ scores of young people in his Summer Youth Employment Program. By Allison Joyner As the national unemployment rate maintains its position at 3.6 percent, the city of Atlanta’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) hopes to reach an ambitious benchmark from years past. Dickens announced this new program […]
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Trump train sputters, but conservative wins continue among Georgia Republicans
The blessing of a Queens real estate developer isn’t the magic it was four years ago.
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Georgia’s first Black-owned hemp farm commits to providing health and wellness products
In 2020, the state Department of Agriculture began issuing licenses to grow and process hemp. By Allison Joyner The Green Toad Hemp Farm, the state’s first Black-owned facility to grow the controversial plant, has quickly become one of Georgia’s leading hemp producers since receiving its license in 2020. “I didn’t know what I was doing […]
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Georgia to spend $30.2 billion next year – mostly on education and health care
Also, near a billion dollars for raises for a workforce that seems eager to leave.
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Georgia HBCUs, others received bomb threats over past two days
Spelman College received another threat on Jan. 5. By Allison Joyner Three Georgia Historically Black Colleges and Universities received bomb threats yesterday and this morning. The threats are part of an apparent trend. Yesterday, Albany State University (ASU) along with five other schools received bomb threats. Spelman College, Ft. Valley State University and four other […]
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Click on your Georgia lawmakers
Who works in the Gold Dome downtown? We’re glad you asked: here’s how to find your state lawmakers on social.
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Georgia lawmakers, pastors react to verdict in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery
By Allison Joyner The three men involved in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery were convicted on all counts. The incident sparked months of demonstrations across the country. The jury deliberated for two days but ultimately found Travis McMichael guilty on all counts of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment and criminal attempt […]
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Rural Georgia emptying; state power liable to shift north
A million more Georgians than 10 years ago.
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Albany State offers resources for at-risk students
The COMPASS program is designed to assist students who have experienced foster care, ward of state, unaccompanied youth and homelessness. By Allison Joyner Due to COVID-19 putting lots of Georgians out of work, Albany State University is helping their students for those who do not have a place to stay. Standing for Changing Obstacles by […]
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Book documenting sites of Civil Rights landmarks launch at MLK birth home
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail marks over 120 landmarks across 14 states for travelers to visit. By Allison Joyner A new work detailing some of the better-known and not-so-apparent important locations of the Civil Rights Movement is now available for purchase. The U.S. Official Civil Rights Trail Companion Book compliments a website that follows a […]
