As the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history rages in Congo, a doctor who survived the deadly disease five years ago worries that people aren’t paying enough attention. “We need the United States government and the international community to step up in a bigger way to come to the assistance of the people of the Democratic […]
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Washington: What’s in your wallet?
We all understand the concept of a “card-carrying member.” As a matter of fact, you can be categorized by what affiliation you hold by what cards are in your purse or wallet. To be blatantly honest, we’ve got card-carrying Democrats and Republicans. You can get a membership card for every organization from the NAACP to […]
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CAU’s offensive line is Young and Restless
The Clark Atlanta University football season begins just weeks from now when the Panthers and first-year head coach Tim Bowens, a former assistant at Georgia State University, begin things with a home opener under the lights at CAU Panther Stadium against Livingston College on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. That game and the remainder […]
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AP source: Carter returning to Hawks for 22nd NBA season
ATLANTA (AP) — Vince Carter is putting off retirement for at least one more season. With that, he’ll claim the longest career in NBA history all to himself. A person familiar with the situation confirmed that Carter has agreed to terms on a one-year contract to return to the Atlanta Hawks for his record 22nd […]
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Aggressive scheduling: Maroon Tigers to play just four home games this season
The Maroon Tigers are coming into the 2019 season with a lot of factors in their favor. Head football coach Rich Freeman will once again be the Morehouse College head football coach for the 13th season, continuing along with his contemporary head basketball coach Grady Brewer the rare consistency in regard to Atlanta University Center […]
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U.S. bank pledges million-dollar donation to Smithsonian’s African American Museum
The Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank announced a five-year, $1 million investment in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in northwest D.C. The investment marks the bank’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which brings strengthen the communities it serves, bank officials said. “Through this support of the National Museum, we hope these […]
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Markers recalling South’s racist past placed near monuments
New markers are now in place, adding context to some of Atlanta’s divisive Old South monuments that harken back to the Civil War. Two markers were installed Friday in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park, in front of the 1911 Peace Monument commemorating post-Civil War reconciliation. The idea behind the new signs is to add a more complete […]
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Hank Aaron still fighting for more diversity in baseball
When Brian Hunter and other former major league players were in the presence of Hank Aaron, they acted like teenagers, standing, pointing and trying to get pictures when he entered the room. Someone whispered, “there he is.” The vibe in the room quickly changed upon Aaron’s arrival at an Atlanta restaurant Friday to talk with […]
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Developers host town hall regarding future of West End Mall
In the next two years, the West End Mall as it now exists will no longer exist. Elevator City Partners and SixPitch met with members of the West End residential community at the Shrine of the Black Madonna Bookstore near the West End Mall to discuss their plans to buy up the mall and redevelop […]
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Mayor appoints first chief health officer, effective immediately
The City of Atlanta is receiving its first-ever Chief Health Officer, courtesy of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms who recently appointed Dr. Angelica Geter Fugerson to fill the position, effective immediately. “Dr. Fugerson is uniquely qualified to lead our city’s efforts on improving the overall health and wellbeing of Atlantans,” Bottoms said. “Her experience and expertise […]