Tuesday Is Last Day To Register To Vote In Georgia’s Historic Election

Tuesday, Oct. 9, is the last day to register to vote in this fall’s historic, nationally watched elections. Stacey Abrams…
10.09.18
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary to Address Local AARP Chapter

Former United States Secretary of Health and Human Services and founding Dean and President Emeritus of Morehouse School of Medicine…
10.08.18
First Wave of Ballots Returned for Georgia 2018 Election

Many Georgia voters are already mailing in their ballots, locking in their votes five weeks before Election Day.   So…
10.08.18
Inaugural Beloved Benefit to Celebrate Atlanta’s Westside

A fundraiser to raise visibility for and celebrate outstanding work underway to revitalize the historic Westside of Atlanta will be…
10.08.18
On our radar: The Taste of Atlanta 2018

Celebrating its 17th year, the Taste of Atlanta – the city’s three-day food and drink festival showcasing the local restaurant…
10.05.18
Business leaders pen open letter supporting Stacey Abrams

We, the undersigned, are supporting Stacey Abrams for Governor because she is the only pro-growth, pro-business candidate in this race…
10.05.18
Atlanta’s ELEVATE festival moves to Southwest Atlanta

This year’s ELEVATE public art festival has a new home. The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA),…
10.05.18
Southern Diet Blamed For High Rates of Hypertension Among Black Americans

Barbecued pork or fried chicken served with a heaping side of mac and cheese or creamy potato salad, sweet tea…
10.05.18
Atlanta’s Confederate Avenue to be renamed

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, joined by Atlanta City Councilmember Carla Smith, signed legislation officially renaming Confederate Avenue Wednesday. On Monday, City…
10.04.18
WNBA President Lisa Borders Steps Down to Become CEO of Time’s Up

Following three successful seasons as President of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), Lisa Borders is stepping down from her…
10.30.18
African Americans Believe In The American Dream Although Their Finances Are A Struggle

Most African Americans believe the American Dream means financial security (84 percent), not living paycheck to paycheck (78 percent) and…
10.03.18
Brian Kemp’s Office to Be Sued for Purging 700,000 Voters

According to a release, members of the SCLC, Rainbow-PUSH Coalition, the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, and the New…
10.03.18
These Metro Atlanta Public Schools Are the Highest Performing Schools in Georgia, Says Ed Department

Eight Georgia schools were named Blue Ribbon Schools Monday, one of the highest honors from the U.S. Department of Education…
10.03.18
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, the American Cancer Society says progress against the disease should not obscure the…
10.03.18
Bounce Detroit Special Examines Michigan’s African-American Vote

A Bounce Detroit political special will explore the impact of the African American vote on Michigan in the upcoming elections.…
10.02.18
Stacey Abrams Engages Educators on Her ‘Cradle to Career’ Education Platform

Democratic nominee for Governor and former House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams hosted a tele-town hall conversation with educators across Georgia…
10.02.18