Milton Kirby
- Black History , Arts & Entertainment , Education
- April 4, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
Obama Foundation Partners with After School Matters to Launch Youth Programs at Presidential Center
Milton Kirby | Chicago, IL | April 4, 2026 The Obama Foundation has announced a major youth programming partnership with After School Matters, positioning Chicago teens at the center of…
- Education , Health
- April 4, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
SNAP Eligibility, Policy Changes, and What Households Need to Know in 2026
SNAP benefits in 2026 bring updated income limits, work requirements, and policy changes under federal law, impacting how low-income households qualify for food assistance nationwide.
- Politics , Community
- April 2, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
Henry County Charts Path Forward with Growth, Safety, and Investment at 2026 State of the County
Henry County highlights infrastructure growth, job creation, and public safety gains as Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell outlines a strategic vision during the 2026 State of the County.
- Community
- March 29, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
MARTA Launches “Better Breeze” Fare System, Begins Five-Week Transition Period
MARTA launches Better Breeze fare system, introducing tap-to-pay and account-based transit. Riders have until May 2, 2026, to transition from old Breeze cards.
- Community , Arts & Entertainment , Sports
- March 28, 2026
- 9 minutes Read
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 4
Kirk Jay rises from The Voice to Soul Country leader, using BPIR platform to elevate Black country artists and reclaim a powerful musical legacy.
- Business & Finance , Community , Politics
- March 28, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
Harrell to Outline Vision for Henry County at Annual State Address
Henry County leaders gather April 2 as Chairwoman Carlotta Harrell delivers State of the County, outlining growth, development priorities, and regional collaboration shaping 2026.
- Community , Politics
- March 27, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
DeKalb County Shows Unified Vision at Capitol, Elevates Students and Legislative Priorities
DeKalb County leaders united at the Georgia Capitol, advancing transportation, housing, and education priorities while elevating student voices and highlighting a powerful moment of shared leadership.
- Education , Politics
- March 26, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Unlock Federal Research Dollars for HBCUs
By Milton Kirby | Washington, D.C. | March 26, 2026 A new bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate could reshape how Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) access federal research…
- Community , Arts & Entertainment , Sports
- March 24, 2026
- 8 minutes Read
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 3
Howard Johnson, BPIR head judge, shapes Soul Country by listening for authenticity, guiding emerging artists, and preserving Black musical and Western cultural traditions.
- Community , Business & Finance
- March 19, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
Clayton County Charts Growth, Safety Gains, and Housing Push in 2026 State of the County Address
Clayton County reports crime reductions, housing investments, and economic growth as Chairwoman Alieka Anderson-Henry outlines priorities during the 2026 State of the County address.
- Sports , Community
- March 18, 2026
- 3 minutes Read
Women’s History Month: Women, Golf, and Global Strategy Take Center Stage
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | March 18, 2026 Atlanta’s West Midtown will once again serve as a hub for connection, conversation, and celebration as Tee It Up for…
- Sports , Arts & Entertainment , Community
- March 17, 2026
- 10 minutes Read
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 2
Bill Pickett Rodeo leader Margo Wade-LaDrew launches Soul Country Music Stars, creating national opportunities for Black country artists and reshaping the genre’s cultural narrative.
- Community , Black History
- March 12, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
Obama Presidential Center to Open June 19 with Four-Day Celebration on Chicago’s South Side
The Obama Presidential Center will open June 19, 2026 in Chicago with four days of celebrations, public events, and a civic campus designed to inspire future changemakers.
- Business & Finance , Community , Sports
- March 11, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
Atlanta Launches Human Rights Plan Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Atlanta launches ATL26 Human Rights Action Plan ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, outlining worker protections, housing initiatives, and community safeguards tied to the global tournament.
- Business & Finance , Community
- March 11, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
CFPB Steps Back from Regulating Buy Now, Pay Later — Consumers Face New Risks
The CFPB’s decision to step back from regulating Buy Now, Pay Later services could leave millions of Americans with fewer protections as BNPL use continues to surge.
- Sports , Arts & Entertainment , Community
- March 10, 2026
- 8 minutes Read
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 1
Valeria Howard Cunningham reflects on 42 years of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, preserving Black cowboy history while inspiring youth and building community nationwide.
