SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
By Ted Knorr | Memphis, TN | July 21, 2026 Last week, I discussed the recent 25th annual Jerry Malloy Negro League Research Conference that I attended last month. This…
AI and the Public Good: Why Citizens Need a Clear Understanding
By Florita Bell Griffin | Houston, TX | July 14, 2026 rtificial intelligence is now entering public life at a depth that makes broad civic understanding necessary. For several years,…
Six Blocks That Changed the Conversation About Lung Health
A walk through Philadelphia’s Mt. Airy neighborhood reveals personal stories of lung disease, caregiving and fear, showing why community conversations about screening matter.
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
By Ted Knorr | Memphis, TN | July 8, 2026 This week’s Shadow Ball focuses on my June 18-20 trip to Memphis for the 26th Society for American Baseball Research…
Unapologetically Influential
Atlanta’s most influential Black women in television, radio, print, and digital media reflected on leadership, legacy, and mentorship during the “Unapologetally Influential” panel discussion.
The Real AI Revolution: How Technology Is Rewriting Daily Life
AI is no longer a distant technology. It’s quietly reshaping daily life—guiding choices, filtering information, influencing work, learning, shopping, and trust. The real revolution is happening in ordinary routines, not futuristic labs.
Kaiser Permanente Expands ‘Building for Impact’ in Atlanta, Connecting Minority Contractors to Growing Healthcare Projects
Kaiser Permanente’s “Building for Impact” initiative is reshaping Georgia’s construction market, signaling major healthcare expansion and new opportunities. Industry leaders stress that strategic preparation, strong relationships, and operational excellence will determine which contractors are ready to compete as demand and investment accelerate across the region. themselves for long term success.
America at 250: The Distance Between Promise and Practice
By Richard Rose, President of Communities United for Justice | Atlanta, GA | July 6, 2026 As much of America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, racial…
Dream Fall to Valkyries Despite Strong Individual Performances
Allisha Gray scored 22 points and Angel Reese posted her 14th double-double, but the Atlanta Dream fell 88-83 to the Golden State Valkyries on July 4.
A Celebration of Hope Inspires Birmingham’s Community Conversation on Lung Cancer
By Milton Kirby | Birmingham, AL | July 4, 2026 When Francina Morales rang the celebration bell at Birmingham’s Kirkland Clinic, the sound marked more than the end of her…
Are African American Millennials and Gen Zers Too Busy Partying While Democracy Burns?
By Lola Renegade | Atlanta, GA | June 25, 2026 Too many Black Millennials and Gen Zers are partying, twerking, and shopping us back into slavery all while being distracted…
Dream Rally Falls Short as Valkyries End Atlanta’s Four-Game Winning Streak
The Atlanta Dream erased a 26-point deficit before falling to the Golden State Valkyries. Madina Okot and Angel Reese led Atlanta’s determined fourth-quarter comeback.
The Unfinished Journey: Why We Commemorate Juneteenth—NOT THE FOURTH OF JULY
Dr. Marilyn Barnett Waters | Atlanta, GA | June 25, 2026 | To truly understand why we must speak directly to our truth today, we have to look back to…
The New Digital Power: How AI Is Changing Trust, Control, and Choice
AI now shapes trust, control, and choice in daily life, redefining power by filtering information, steering decisions, and influencing how people navigate modern reality.
Warnock’s Private Equity Housing Ban Clears Congress, Offering Working Families Long-Awaited Relief
Congress approves a housing package limiting large corporate purchases of single-family homes, a move supporters say could help working families achieve homeownership.

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?
Dream Clinches Playoff Spot Behind Reese’s Career-High 31 Points
Love, Patrick: BronzeLens Opening Night Brings a Fashion Pioneer Back Into the Spotlight
When AI Sounds Certain but Isn’t: How Everyday People Can Recognize an AI Guess














































































