Gwinnett County's first Black-owned pilot school to open soon
Gwinnett County Airport's Briscoe Field is set to welcome a groundbreaking addition: Lookup Flight Academy, LLC, the first Black-owned pilot school in the area.
Solidarity at ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ in Cobb County
Community members came together for Cobb County’s third annual "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" event on Saturday morning.
Dallas pastor Frederick Haynes resigns from Rainbow PUSH Coalition 3 months after being sworn in
Dallas pastor Rev. Frederick Haynes III abruptly announced he is stepping down from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition after less than three months on the job.
Sir Maejor Page trial: Ex-BLM leader accused of profiting from Atlanta-area chapter
The federal trial of Tyree Conyers-Page, also known as Sir Maejor Page, got underway this week in Toledo, Ohio.
Clark Atlanta University students push for more diverse bone marrow donors
A group of students at Clark Atlanta University are working to overcome a racial disparity in the number of bone marrow and stem cell transplant donors by getting their fellow students to become donors.
Athens bookshop sues Gwinnett County sheriff over jail mail policy
An Athens bookstore is suing the Gwinnett County sheriff, calling the county jail’s mail policy for inmates a violation of civil rights.
The Atlanta Student Movement: Historic markers commemorate 60-year legacy
More than 60 years later, historical markers went up commemorating the work of the Atlanta Student Movement.
Atlanta Municipal Market to make hard changes amid financial struggles
Change is coming to Atlanta's Municipal Curb Market.
Gullah-Geechee lawsuit: Judge dismisses suit by former Georgia slaves over technicality
A Georgia judge has thrown out a lawsuit accusing local officials of race discrimination when they approved zoning changes on Sapelo Island.
Metro Atlanta's female farming community is growing
Though, in the US, farming is a male-dominated field, there are organizations that aim to bring more people with limited resources--especially rural minority women-- into the fold.
North Face offers discount for customers who take 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion' course
The North Face offers a discount to customers if they take the hour-long course and agree to take part in racial justice activism.
Women’s History Month 2024 celebrates advocates for ‘equity, diversity and inclusion’
Women's History Month is a time to honor the women who have made important sacrifices and contributions to society in both the past and present.
Texas CROWN Act: Barbers Hill ISD student loses hair ban dispute
Texas’s CROWN Act does not apply to hair length, a judge determined Thursday, ruling in favor of the Barbers Hill Independent School District.
CROWN Act: Where national efforts for legislation stand
The CROWN Act is at the center of a trial involving Darryl George, a Black high school student, and a Texas school district over his hairstyle, which led to his suspension from school.
Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
Female umpire Jen Pawol gets MLB spring training assignment
Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire after securing a spring training assignment.
Great wealth transfer is underway in US — to women
A McKinsey & Company study released in 2020 found women are set to control much of the unprecedented $30 trillion in assets held by baby boomers by the end of the decade.
Celebrating Rosa Parks' 111th birthday: Atlanta woman recalls being on the bus
Rosa Park, whose simple act of defiance became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, would be turning 111 on Sunday.
‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’: How the Black National Anthem is tied to Atlanta
The Black National Anthem, a song that inspires hope and the pursuit of liberty, has a unique tie to a Historically Black College and University in Atlanta.
Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US
This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.