Clayton County Charts Growth, Safety Gains, and Housing Push in 2026 State of the County Address
Clayton County reports crime reductions, housing investments, and economic growth as Chairwoman Alieka Anderson-Henry outlines priorities during the 2026 State of the County address.
Women’s History Month: Women, Golf, and Global Strategy Take Center Stage
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | March 18, 2026 Atlanta’s West Midtown will once again serve as a hub for connection, conversation, and celebration as Tee It Up for…
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 2
Bill Pickett Rodeo leader Margo Wade-LaDrew launches Soul Country Music Stars, creating national opportunities for Black country artists and reshaping the genre’s cultural narrative.
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
This column exists for only one purpose and that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help … if you are…
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…
Warnock, Ossoff Secure $531 Million in Hurricane Helene Relief for Georgia Farmers
By Milton Kirby | Washington, DC | March 9, 2026 Georgia farmers who suffered devastating losses during Hurricane Helene are set to receive more than $531 million in federal disaster…

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Ask the Archivist: Obama Presidential Center Opens Door to Presidential Research Through New Public Program
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Donald Trump’s America: Why Over 77 Million Americans Chose a Draft-Dodging, Racist, Misogynist, Convicted Felon, Conman, and Old Orange Demented Pimp to Become Their President
By Lola Renegade | March 17, 2026 “We have a system of justice in this country that treats you much better if you’re rich and guilty than if you’re poor…