Lee Elder: The Man Who Changed Golf Forever
July 14, 1934 – November 28, 2021 By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | July 14, 2025 On July 14, 1934, in the heart of segregated Dallas, Texas, a boy…
50 Stars, One Stage: HBCU Swingman Classic Kicks Off MLB All-Star Week
The 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic in Atlanta showcased 50 elite Black college baseball stars during MLB All-Star Week at Truist Park.
Black Writers Weekend Returns to Atlanta: Where Stories Ignite and Voices Rise
Black Writers Weekend 2025 in Atlanta celebrates Black authors, screenwriters, and filmmakers with panels, pitch sessions, film screenings, and networking at Auburn Avenue Library.
Your Guide to Riding MARTA to See Beyoncé Live in Atlanta
MARTA adds extra service for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour in Atlanta. Ride safely and skip traffic with direct access to Mercedes-Benz Stadium via rail.
10 Steps to Building Lasting Wealth
By Rashonda Tate | July 5, 2025 When the conversation turns to freedom, it often stops at civil rights and voting power. However, true freedom includes financial liberation—the ability to…
60,000 Runners Take On the Heat in 56th AJC Peachtree 10K
Hellen Obiri and Patrick Kiprop win 2025 Peachtree Road Race as 60,000 runners celebrate July 4th in Atlanta’s iconic 10K under Code Yellow heat.
Atlanta Pauses Construction for Fourth of July, Ramps Up FIFA World Cup Prep
Atlanta pauses construction for July 4 travel, while fast-tracking downtown upgrades ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 to improve roads, sidewalks, and connectivity.
From Expo to Finish Line: MARTA’s Got Your Ride
MARTA offers safe, early rail and shuttle service for the 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race. Let MARTA drive you to Atlanta’s biggest running event.
New Challenges, New Approaches: DeKalb County Strengthens Regional Ties and Invests in Community Growth
DeKalb County boosts regional collaboration, secures Memorial Drive redevelopment, invests in youth public safety, and delivers over $200 million in tax relief for homeowners in 2025.
Can We Go to the Zoo One Weekend?
By Richard Rose | July 1, 2025 In the 1950s and 60s in Memphis, Black residents still aspired to participate in city, county, and state leadership. Jim Crow rules were…
UVA President Resigns to Protect Students, Jobs from Trump’s Threat of Cuts
UVA President Jim Ryan resigns amid Trump administration pressure over DEI policies, raising alarms about political interference in higher education leadership and academic freedom.
UVA President Resigns to Protect Students, Jobs from Trump’s Threat of Cuts
UVA President Jim Ryan resigns amid Trump administration pressure over DEI policies, raising alarms about political interference in higher education leadership and academic freedom.
Moderate NC Senator Thom Tillis Succumbs to Pressure from Trump
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis won’t seek reelection in 2026 after Trump-backed threats, setting up a high-stakes GOP primary and Senate battleground showdown.

MARTA Partners With Big Boi to Launch “Let MARTA Drive” Campaign Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Atlanta Dream Grind Out 82–75 Road Win Behind Historic Night From Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese
Who and Where Will You Be When History Calls?
AI and Human Judgment: What People Must Protect as Machines Advance
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
“Your Lungs Are Talking”: How the Respiratory System Works – and What It Tells Us
Warnock Challenges Americans to Imagine What $70 Billion Could Buy Beyond Immigration Enforcement
What AI Means for Regular People: Power, Risk, and Daily Life
PART I — “Anyone With Lungs”: Understanding the Hidden Realities of Lung Cancer
Global Grub Alley to Turn Walton Street Into a World Cup Food Haven
Black Women Nannies and White Babies: Loving, Nurturing, and Caring for the Children Who May One Day Grow Up to Hate You Simply Because of the Color of Your Skin
Obama Foundation Names New Presidential Center Spaces Honoring Civic and Social Change Leaders
Atlanta Hypertension Initiative Launches Coordinated Push to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes Across Metro Region
DeKalb Leaders Highlight Public Safety Gains, Housing Initiatives, and Infrastructure Investments During Quarterly Town Hall
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