Why Control Feels Safer Than It Actually Is
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | March 17, 2026 Control is often mistaken for stability. When systems behave predictably, when rules are clear, and when outcomes can…
Runoff Set to Decide Who Replaces Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District
Northwest Georgia voters will decide April 7 between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris in a runoff to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
DeKalb Opens Arts DeKalb, Marking a New Era for Culture, Community, and Creativity
DeKalb County officially launched Arts DeKalb, unveiling a new Briarcliff arts campus and a countywide push to make culture more visible and accessible.
Atlanta Launches Human Rights Plan Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Atlanta launches ATL26 Human Rights Action Plan ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, outlining worker protections, housing initiatives, and community safeguards tied to the global tournament.
CFPB Steps Back from Regulating Buy Now, Pay Later — Consumers Face New Risks
The CFPB’s decision to step back from regulating Buy Now, Pay Later services could leave millions of Americans with fewer protections as BNPL use continues to surge.
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 1
Valeria Howard Cunningham reflects on 42 years of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, preserving Black cowboy history while inspiring youth and building community nationwide.
Why Optimization Erases Meaning
By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D | Houston, TX | March 10, 2026 Optimization promises improvement. It offers clarity, efficiency, and measurable gain. When systems are optimized, waste is reduced, processes…
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
March 10, 2026 One of my main passions in Negro League baseball research is endeavoring to assist the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum to have better representation of…

Downtown Atlanta Enterprise Zone Proposed to Leverage World Cup for Long-Term Growth
MARTA Riders Face May 2 Deadline to Switch to New ‘Better Breeze’ Fare System
Grambling State University to Welcome Fawn Weaver as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker
Atlanta Turns Infrastructure into Canvas with New Public Mural in Mechanicsville
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Whose Voices Carry in Georgia Politics? Examining Access Through Georgia’s Gubernatorial Forums”
MARTA Launches First Phase of Rapid A-Line Bus Service, Marking Major Step in Atlanta Transit Expansion
The Weight of a Life Taken Too Soon
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America Needs an Intervention: A 12-Step Program for Its Addiction to Racism, Violence, Misogyny, Inequality, and Greed
America faces deep-rooted addictions to racism, violence, misogyny, inequality, and greed. True greatness demands an honest national intervention, structural reform, and a courageous commitment to truth and justice.