Milton Kirby
- Community , Politics
- April 13, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Douglas County to Showcase Progress and Plans at 2025 State of the County Address
Douglas County will outline key achievements and 2025 development goals at its State of the County Address on April 16, hosted by the Council for Quality Growth.
- Community , Politics
- April 11, 2025
- 2 minutes Read
DeKalb Leaders to Highlight Animal Welfare Progress at “State of DeKalb Animals” Address
DeKalb’s “State of Animals” returns May 16, highlighting progress in shelter expansion, pet support, and humane care. Register at michellelongspears.com/SODA
- Politics , Community
- April 7, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Latin American Immigrants Ordered to Self-Deport Face April 24th Deadline
Over 500,000 Latin American migrants face an April 24 deadline to self-deport after CHNV parole protections end under new Trump administration policy.
- Community , Politics
- April 6, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Barack Obama Shares Candid Revelation About Michelle Marriage Amid Divorce Rumors
Barack Obama candidly reflected on marriage struggles with Michelle, revealing efforts to reconnect after years of imbalance during his presidency and ongoing public life.
- Politics , Black History , Education , Science & Technology
- April 3, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Calvin Smyre Honored with Education Conference Center at Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine honors Calvin Smyre’s 51-year public service by dedicating the Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center during its 50th anniversary.
- Politics , Health , Science & Technology
- April 2, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Big Job Cuts Hit the CDC, Causing Worry Across the Country
The Trump administration cut 2,400 CDC jobs as part of a wider HHS downsizing, raising fears about public health readiness amid disease outbreaks and staffing losses.
- Politics
- April 1, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
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.
- Community , Arts & Entertainment , Politics
- March 29, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
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.”
- Community , Politics
- March 25, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
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.
- Arts & Entertainment , Education , Health , Politics , Science & Technology
- March 23, 2025
- 18 minutes Read
Silent Strength: Extraordinary Women in the Margins of History
Learn about the remarkable stories of 20 trailblazing women who broke barriers in science, art, aviation, and more, shaping history and inspiring future generations with their courage and determination.
- Black History , Community , Politics
- March 18, 2025
- 6 minutes Read
Selma’s Bloody Sunday makes 60 years – An estimated 15,000 mark the solemn day that changed America – minus Republicans
60th Anniversary of Selma to Montgomery March: Thousands Gather to Honor Foot Soldiers and Fight for Voting Rights. Inspirational speeches and reflections on the past, present, and future of American equality and justice were shared by prominent leaders and a 7th-grade foot soldier from 1965.
- Business & Finance , Politics
- March 14, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
EU beer and winemakers fear business will dry up under Trump’s tariffs
US President Trump’s tariffs threat sparks fear in Europe’s drinks industry, with wine and spirits producers warning of devastating impact on jobs and exports, potentially crippling key markets.
- Business & Finance , Politics , Sports
- March 9, 2025
- 2 minutes Read
Trump Golf Weekends’ Cost To Taxpayers Hits $18.2 Million
Donald Trump has spent over $18 million in taxpayer money on golfing since his second term began, playing at his Florida courses on 13 occasions out of 48 days in office. This spending could surpass the $151.5 million spent during his first term, raising concerns about the associated costs and security measures.
- Politics
- March 9, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Al Green Accepts Consequences for Speech Disruption – Says He Will Do It Again
During President Trump’s address on March 4, 2025, Congressman Al Green protested proposed cuts to Social Security and Medicare, leading to his censure by the House. Despite backlash, Green emphasized the need to protect these programs and vowed to file articles of impeachment against Trump, asserting the importance of advocating for the underserved.
- Black History , Education , Have You Seen , Politics
- March 6, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
“Justice Denied: Supreme Court Declares Black Americans Have No Rights”
The Dred Scott v. Sandford case, culminating in a Supreme Court ruling on March 6, 1857, denied freedom to Dred Scott and ruled African Americans could not be U.S. citizens. This decision invalidated the Missouri Compromise and intensified national tensions over slavery, fueling the path to the Civil War and inspiring the abolitionist movement.
- Arts & Entertainment , Business & Finance , Community , Education , Politics
- February 19, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Fulton County: An Economic, Cultural, and Educational Hub for Georgia
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | February 19, 2025 According to Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts in his annual State of the County address, Fulton County continues to…
