Roz Edward

In an era of inexplicable dwindling federal and state support for the invaluable urban treasures known as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, galas such as the annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball become even more crucial to the sustainability of these hallowed institutions of higher learning.

In an era of inexplicable dwindling federal and state support for the invaluable urban treasures known as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, galas such as the annual UNCF Atlanta Mayor's Masked Ball become even more crucial to the sustainability of these hallowed institutions of higher learning.

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced sentences for 37 of 40 individuals on federal death row were commuted from execution to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley issued the following statement: “We commend President Joe Biden for commuting the sentences of majority of individuals … Continued

According to SOS Band leader, the group’s longtime guitarist, Reginald “Reggie” Ward Sr., has died. He was 75.

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson’s formal CEO Transition Week activities successfully kicked off on Wednesday, Jan. 8 with the “A Conversation on DeKalb: Past, Present, and Future” lecture series at Porter Sandford III Performing Arts Center. The inaugural week activities continue through Sunday, Jan. 12, and conclude with a spectacular Inaugural Gala at Fernbank Museum.

In 2023 former attorney for Donald Trump agreed to a $148 settlement in a case which found that he defamed mother and daughter election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss by falsely accusing them of tampering with the 2020 presidential vote in Georgia. Although the women were awarded a multi-million dollar judgment, the disgraced former mayor of New York has not paid the court-ordered judgment claiming he could not pay the hefty settlement. Giuliani has also continued to spread the lies that led to the court case in the first place.

Contrary to popular belief, Black sci-fi writers – although a relatively rare breed – do exist.

“This isn't just about government programs—it's about dismantling decades of progress toward equity, inclusion, and justice. We call on elected leaders to stand firm against this dangerous agenda and protect the civil rights of all Americans.”

As snowfall and icy conditions gripped much of the state Tuesday afternoon and evening, Georgia DOT continued its work overnight to treat and plow roads across much of Atlanta and in the central, southern and coastal parts of the state. On Wednesday morning, crews were still hard at work to focus on interstates and secondary routes that, as expected and in spite of pre-treatment, were posing particular challenges due to icing caused by precipitation and extreme low temperatures.

The Gentle Warriors Academy (GWA), the service delivery arm of Fathers Incorporated (FI), a not-for-profit working to build stronger families and communities, one father at a time, recently graduated nearly 40 fathers who participated in six weeks of classes. This is the first time fathers from FI’s various initiatives came together for a graduation ceremony, …