Loretta Green, 89, Wears Her Poll Tax Certificate as a Badge of Perseverance
Loretta Green’s Story: At 89, Loretta Green has been voting since 1960 and has a poll tax exemption certificate, symbolizing her resilience in the fight for voting rights, which she continues to advocate for today.
Early Voting in Georgia ends on high note
By Milton Kirby – Atlanta, GA – November 4, 2024 Early voting ended on Friday, November 1st, in the battleground state of Georgia. Four million four thousand five hundred eighty-eight…
Giant Pandas to Bid Farewell to Zoo Atlanta in October
By Milton Kirby – Atlanta, GA – October 9, 2024 Zoo Atlanta’s beloved giant pandas will soon return to China, marking the end of a 25-year program. In mid-October 2024,…
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Celebrates Opening of $1.5 Billion Arthur M. Blank Hospital
By Milton Kirby – Atlanta, GA – October 3, 2024 On September 27, 2024, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hosted a private ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new…
How Helene became the near-perfect storm to bring widespread destruction across the South
By Terry Spencer – September 29, 2024 Hurricane Helene killed and destroyed far and wide — from Tampa to Atlanta to Asheville, North Carolina, its high winds, heavy rains and sheer…
Decatur Unveils Statue of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
Decatur, GA Unveils New Statue Honoring Civil Rights Legend John Lewis: A new monument dedicated to John Robert Lewis has been unveiled in Decatur Square, celebrating his extraordinary journey and lasting impact on civil rights.
Mark Cuban Launched an Online Pharmacy
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company launches online pharmacy, offering significant savings on generic medications with a fixed 15% markup plus $3 fee, aiming to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry and improve public health.
Streetline: Transforming Lives and Communities in Washington D.C.
Streetline Nonprofit Organization: A 501(C)3 nonprofit in Washington, D.C. founded by Rick D. Bryant, providing violence prevention, mentoring, and therapeutic intervention services to vulnerable populations and promoting positive lifestyle changes.