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NBA legend Bill Russell broke records and racial barriers—as a champion player, pioneering coach, and fearless civil rights activist. His impact still echoes today.
NBA legend Bill Russell broke records and racial barriers—as a champion player, pioneering coach, and fearless civil rights activist. His impact still echoes today.
New Orleans Jazz Fest returns April 25–May 4 with 650+ performances, local cuisine, parades, and deep cultural roots—celebrating music, heritage, and community impact.
New Orleans Jazz Fest returns April 25–May 4 with 650+ performances, local cuisine, parades, and deep cultural roots—celebrating music, heritage, and community impact.
AARP urges a national aging plan as states adopt strategies to support older adults with health care, housing, caregiving, and financial security amid rising senior populations.
AARP urges a national aging plan as states adopt strategies to support older adults with health care, housing, caregiving, and financial security amid rising senior populations.
U.S. measles cases have surpassed 700 in 2025, driven by outbreaks in Texas and other undervaccinated areas, with three deaths and CDC response efforts underway.
U.S. measles cases have surpassed 700 in 2025, driven by outbreaks in Texas and other undervaccinated areas, with three deaths and CDC response efforts underway.
DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson leads with visibility, innovation, and fiscal discipline, transforming public safety, community engagement, and governance across the county.
DeKalb CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson leads with visibility, innovation, and fiscal discipline, transforming public safety, community engagement, and governance across the county.
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.
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.
DeKalb’s “State of Animals” returns May 16, highlighting progress in shelter expansion, pet support, and humane care. Register at michellelongspears.com/SODA
DeKalb’s “State of Animals” returns May 16, highlighting progress in shelter expansion, pet support, and humane care. Register at michellelongspears.com/SODA
Over 500,000 Latin American migrants face an April 24 deadline to self-deport after CHNV parole protections end under new Trump administration policy.
Over 500,000 Latin American migrants face an April 24 deadline to self-deport after CHNV parole protections end under new Trump administration policy.
The Fighting Words Poetry Contest invites K–12 students worldwide to respond to global issues through poetry. Cash prizes, publication, and impact await.
The Fighting Words Poetry Contest invites K–12 students worldwide to respond to global issues through poetry. Cash prizes, publication, and impact await.
Barack Obama candidly reflected on marriage struggles with Michelle, revealing efforts to reconnect after years of imbalance during his presidency and ongoing public life.
Barack Obama candidly reflected on marriage struggles with Michelle, revealing efforts to reconnect after years of imbalance during his presidency and ongoing public life.
