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Nikema Williams Steps Down as Georgia Democratic Party Chair After Pivotal Leadership Era
Nikema Williams steps down as Georgia Democratic Party chair after historic tenure, following vote to make the position full-time and paid.
DEI Rollback Costs Target Billions and Loyalty
Target faces growing financial and reputational fallout, losing $12.4B in revenue, stock dropping $27, and facing lawsuits after reversing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
Trump Orders Purge of Black History from Smithsonian, Targets African American Museum
The executive order is chillingly titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” It declares that the Smithsonian, once a symbol of “American excellence,” has become tainted by narratives that portray “American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”
Reflecting on What is Happening Before Our Eyes
Proudly Black and faith-filled, I’m committed to justice, truth, and honoring our legacy. We are powerful, resilient, and destined to lead—giants do fall!
Atlanta Jazz Festival 2025: A Free Memorial Day Celebration of Music, Art, and Culture
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at the Atlanta Jazz Festival 2025, a free, three-day outdoor event in Piedmont Park. Enjoy world-class jazz, visual art, and cultural experiences. Highlights include Robert Glasper, Baby Rose, and The Jazz Spot VIP area. Visit atljazzfest.com for the full lineup and event details.
Senate Votes to Overturn Overdraft Fee Cap, Undermining Key Consumer Protections
Senate repeals CFPB rule capping overdraft fees, blocking future reforms. Move favors big banks, harms low-income families, and undermines consumer protections championed by Senator Warnock.
20 Million Predatory Loans Drained Over $2.4 Billion From Consumers
In 2022, predatory payday lenders drained $2.4B in fees from low-income, largely Black and Latino borrowers through high-interest, deceptive loans, Center for Responsible Lending report finds.
What Every Small Business Needs to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act
Small businesses must file beneficial ownership reports under the Corporate Transparency Act to combat financial crimes—though enforcement is paused as of March 2025.
What Lies Beneath: The Drowned History of Lake Lanier
Revealing the hidden history of Lake Lanier, Georgia’s playground, where a thriving Black community named Oscarville was erased by racial terror and forced displacement, leaving a legacy of injustice and resilience.
One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump’s DEI purge
Tuskegee Airmen Legacy Under Threat: Despite efforts to honor their memory, Black Air Force unit’s history is being erased under President Trump’s executive order, sparking bipartisan outrage and outrage from surviving airmen.