Speak Your Truth: Enter the 2025 Fighting Words Poetry Contest
The Fighting Words Poetry Contest invites K–12 students worldwide to respond to global issues through poetry. Cash prizes, publication, and impact await.
USA Today Columnist, Nicole Russell, said: “I’m Tired of Being Mocked and Hated Because I’m a Conservative Woman.” My Response: Try Being a Black Woman in America. I damn double dog dare you! | Opinion
Black woman’s response to conservative victimhood highlights systemic racism, historical injustice, and the enduring struggle for equality in America, from Jim Crow to MAGA.
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.
Emory Experts to Offer Brain Health Tips at Alzheimer’s Forum
Join Emory experts at the 28th Brain Health Forum on April 29, 2025, to learn about memory loss, dementia, and healthy aging strategies.
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.
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.
I’m tired of being mocked and hated because I’m a conservative woman | Opinion
As a conservative woman living in Texas, I often feel like I’m living a dual reality. I’m a mom and a writer, but that’s not all. I go to church, laugh with friends and wave at my neighbors while we are walking our dogs
DEI Rollback Costs Target Billions and Loyalty
Target faces growing financial and reputational fallout, losing $12.4B in revenue, stock dropping $27, and facing lawsuits after reversing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
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.”

23XI, NASCAR and Front Row Strike Deal to Strengthen Team Equity and Growth
Black On Demand TV Builds a New Pipeline for Black Creators With Expanding Fall Lineup
MARTA Hosts Holiday Market & Customer Appreciation Event at Kensington Station
184 Flags, One Community: Inside Your DeKalb Farmers Market’s World of Food
Shadow Ball: Learning More About Negro League History
Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs Deliver Three-Night Christmas Masterpiece
Georgia Breaks Alabama Curse, Wins 2025 SEC Championship in Dominant 28–7 Victory
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Warnock Leads Bipartisan Push to Speed Up Transit Projects, Cut Red Tape Across Georgia
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