DeKalb Leaders Weigh Sky Harbour Expansion as Residents Demand Answers
By Milton Kirby Chamblee, GA | November 16, 2025 A Virtual Town Hall Draws a Packed Online Crowd More than 150 residents logged in on November 10 for a virtual…
Bowie State’s Future Brightens with Major Philanthropic Boost from MacKenzie Scott
By Milton Kirby | Prince George’s County, MD | November 14, 2025 Bowie State University has received the largest single donation in its 160-year history — a $50 million unrestricted…
Philander Smith University Receives Historic $19 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott
Philander Smith University received a record $19 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, boosting scholarships, campus upgrades, student success efforts, and long-term HBCU sustainability.
North Carolina A&T Endowment to Top $300 Million After MacKenzie Scott’s Landmark Gift
MacKenzie Scott gives North Carolina A&T a historic $63 million gift, boosting its research goals, student success, and endowment as the university advances toward national R1 status.
Ruby Bridges and the Longest Walk to School
At six years old, Ruby Bridges walked through a hateful mob into William Frantz Elementary, turning a school day into a turning point for America.
Prairie View A&M Celebrates Transformational Philanthropy from MacKenzie Scott
Prairie View A&M University receives a record $63 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, boosting scholarships, research, and long-term growth in one of the largest HBCU donations ever.
Images That Captured a Movement: Jim Alexander’s Historic Body of Work
Documentary photographer Jim Alexander spent seven decades framing Black life, from civil rights marches to jazz stages. Emory’s new Getty-funded project secures his archive forever.
Federal Judge Orders Records, Not Receivership-For Now
A federal judge paused the receiver’s push to expand Uncle Nearest’s receivership, ordering affiliates to produce financial records first and delaying any decision on broader court control.
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
Dear Shadow Ball: Any thoughts on why Jackie Robinson was first to break the major league’s color barrier and not Satchel Paige. Paige was a pitcher while Robinson was a 1st…
From TV to Congress: Dr. Heavenly Kimes Makes Her Case
Reality-TV star and dentist Dr. Heavenly Kimes launches her Georgia 13th District congressional bid at Nostalgia Kitchen & Cocktails, pledging new leadership in healthcare, education, and community service.
MARTA Rolls Out an Outkast Tribute Across Atlanta
MARTA celebrates Outkast’s 25th anniversary of Stankonia with a custom bus honoring André 3000 and Big Boi ahead of their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Howard University’s Path Forward: MacKenzie Scott’s $80 Million Gift Accelerates a Legacy of Excellence
Howard University receives a historic $80 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, strengthening its research leadership, medical innovation, and mission of truth, service, and opportunity.
Farming Justice: John Boyd’s 35-Year Fight for Land, Legacy and Equality
The National Black Farmers Association’s 35th Conference in Birmingham honored John Boyd Jr.’s legacy, uniting farmers nationwide to reclaim land, legacy, and economic justice.
MacKenzie Scott: A Philanthropy of the Spirit in an Age of Abandonment
By Stacy M. Brown | Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent There are moments in history when a single act of generosity reveals the moral decay of an entire nation.…
MARTA Completes Garnett Station Platform Renovation
MARTA completes Garnett Station’s $5 million platform renovation, restoring full Red and Gold Line service and advancing its billion-dollar station modernization program across Atlanta.

DeKalb Small Business Summit Returns With Focus on Capital, Contracts and Growth
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Can You Trust What You See? Deepfakes, Altered Images, and the New Reality of Digital Evidence
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SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
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