Why Control Feels Safer Than It Actually Is
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | March 17, 2026 Control is often mistaken for stability. When systems behave predictably, when rules are clear, and when outcomes can…
Runoff Set to Decide Who Replaces Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
Northwest Georgia voters will decide April 7 between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris in a runoff to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
DeKalb Opens Arts DeKalb, Marking a New Era for Culture, Community, and Creativity
DeKalb County officially launched Arts DeKalb, unveiling a new Briarcliff arts campus and a countywide push to make culture more visible and accessible.
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.
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.
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.
Why Optimization Erases Meaning
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | March 10, 2026 Optimization promises improvement. It offers clarity, efficiency, and measurable gain. When systems are optimized, waste is reduced, processes…
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
March 10, 2026 One of my main passions in Negro League baseball research is endeavoring to assist the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum to have better representation of…
Warnock, Ossoff Secure $531 Million in Hurricane Helene Relief for Georgia Farmers
By Milton Kirby | Washington, DC | March 9, 2026 Georgia farmers who suffered devastating losses during Hurricane Helene are set to receive more than $531 million in federal disaster…
Late-Night Votes and Narrow Defeats: How Georgia’s Crossover Day Reshaped Taxes, Elections, and Public Safety
Georgia lawmakers passed property tax, data center, and stand-your-ground legislation on Crossover Day while voting down election changes and advancing new campaign finance rules.
DeKalb County Connects Businesses and Buyers at Reverse Trade Show
DeKalb County will host its 9th Annual Reverse Trade Show & Procurement Summit on March 19, connecting local businesses with government decision-makers and contracting opportunities.
Warnock Pushes Bipartisan Plan to Stop Private Equity from Buying Up Single-Family Homes
Sen. Raphael Warnock backs bipartisan legislation to limit private equity firms from buying single-family homes, aiming to restore access to homeownership for first-time buyers in Atlanta.
Why Systems Grow Quiet Right Before They Break
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | March 3, 2026 Systems rarely announce their failure. They do not ring alarms when alignment weakens or when trust begins to…

DeKalb Small Business Summit Returns With Focus on Capital, Contracts and Growth
Atlanta Launches $500 No-Interest Rent Loan Program to Help Prevent Evictions
Can You Trust What You See? Deepfakes, Altered Images, and the New Reality of Digital Evidence
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, Georgia Still Knows What Service Means
Is Your Phone Listening to You? What Really Happens When Ads Seem to Know Too Much
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
Warnock, Wyden Open Senate Inquiry Into Possible Political Use of IRS Enforcement
Can a Black Veteran Farmer Win in Rural Georgia?
In the Bronx, Finding Cancer Early May Begin With Finding Each Other
Valeria Howard Cunningham: From Preserving a Legacy to Building Her Own
What Happens to Your Information After You Type It Into an AI Chatbot?
Beyond the Title: USBC Power 50 Celebrates Black Women Who Turn Influence Into Impact
Atlanta, MARTA Reach $52 Million Settlement to End Years-Long More MARTA Dispute
One Small Card, One Big Question That Changed a Life
AI Can Save You Time, but Can It Make You Smarter?





























































































America Needs an Intervention: A 12-Step Program for Its Addiction to Racism, Violence, Misogyny, Inequality, and Greed
America faces deep-rooted addictions to racism, violence, misogyny, inequality, and greed. True greatness demands an honest national intervention, structural reform, and a courageous commitment to truth and justice.