BIRMINGHAM TIMES — “That is an award of a lifetime,” Woolfolk said before the ceremony. “Rev. Shuttlesworth has been my idol since I first met him when he was here doing his work in the late ’50s and ’60s. To be associated with his values, his mission, his courage, his belief in people, equality and justice to … have something on my shelf that associates me with those values doesn’t get better than that.” The Birmingham Times The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) last week presented Odessa Woolfolk, the city’s renowned educator, civic leader and lifelong advocate for civil and human rights, with the…
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Atlanta icon and the founder of Bankhead Seafood, Helen Brown Harden, died on Sunday. The announcement comes from the restaurant’s social media pages, reading, “It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a true Atlanta legend, Mrs. Helen Harden, affectionately known to the neighborhood as ‘Mama,’” “For over 50 years, Mrs. Harden nourished the city of Atlanta, both with her cooking and her boundless spirit. Her unwavering dedication and compassion touched countless lives, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.” Harden closed her historic restaurant, known for serving the city’s best fried…
THE ATLANTA VOICE — In recent years, internet connectivity has become necessary and essential to education, professional advancement, and daily life. However, certain communities, particularly those near Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), are often excluded from reliable, high-speed internet access. Sparks, Culture Wireless’s CMO, has been actively working to address this issue. Based in Atlanta, Culture Wireless was founded during the COVID-19 pandemic to close the digital divide in underserved communities, particularly around Atlanta University Center and its surrounding areas.By Noah Washington | The Atlanta Voice “Why can’t we impact the infrastructure? Why can’t we own everything? Because at…
WORD IN BLACK — Now, more than two years after the fact, the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that protected a women’s right to an abortion, has complicated things for physicians like Joy Baker, an OB-GYN in LaGrange, Georgia. In Southern states with some of the strictest abortion bans like Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina, Black women are facing more barriers to access reproductive health care. (WIB) – At 40 weeks pregnant, Georgina Dukes-Harris drove to her weekly OB-GYN appointment in Clemson, South Carolina. It was 8 a.m. on Dec. 14, 2011. The doctor told…
THE AFRO — Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network are planning a rally on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 to protest the second presidential inauguration of Donald Trump, and to honor and defend Dr. King’s dream of justice, equality and change. The post National Action Network announces 2025 Inauguration Day rally appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers. Members of the National Action Network (NAN) will gather civil rights and community leaders from across the nation in protest next year. On Jan. 20, 2025, which will also be Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Sharpton will hold a rally…
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Members of the Mayor Harold Washington Legacy Committee present a wreath at the former mayor’s gravesite at Oak Woods Cemetery (Photo Credit: Tacuma R. Roeback). On a cool, mostly overcast morning at Oak Woods Cemetery on Chicago’s South Side, friends, colleagues and admirers gathered to honor Harold Washington — Chicago’s first Black mayor — and his lasting and incalculable impact on the city and country.
ATLANTA, Ga. – Black homebuyers are obstructed by systemic racism and economic factors like high interest rates and investor purchases. But speakers at the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) Black Wealth Summit were enthusiastic about the progress, insisting that the journey towards homeownership and generational wealth is worth pursuing. The summit at Clark Atlanta University on Nov. 15 was a platform for housing policy and lending, including forums on NAREB-commissioned studies. This year, sessions addressed the 2024 State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report and a study on appraisal bias and the impact of recent government and…
NASHVILLE, TN – The Sylvan Heights Neighborhood Association is thrilled to announce the completion of its mural on the historic CSX railroad underpass on 37th Avenue North. This transformative public art project, funded by an FY24 Metro Arts Thrive Award, brings vibrant imagery to an iconic gateway that has stood as a cornerstone of the community since 1920. The mural, created by Stephen Sloan, owner and creator of Never Xtinct, and his wife and creative partner Alex Sloan, celebrates the unique essence of Sylvan Heights. As a former resident of the neighborhood, Stephen brought a deep connection to this project,…
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The New Gallery at Austin Peay State University and the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) have announced a new summer studio artist-in-residence program and are accepting submissions through Sunday, Dec. 15. The residency/exhibition aims to bring regional contemporary artists to Clarksville, providing studio space on APSU’s campus, as well as time for experimentation and the creation of new works. Funded by CECA, this new program supports the mission of sponsoring the creation, presentation, study, and research of significant and distinctive works of art within the region. Eligibility: Artists who live within a 300-mile radius…
ATLANTA, GA – The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) Building Black Wealth Tour picked up steam in Atlanta on November 16, as more than 650 people participated in the event at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. In more than 100 cities, seminars and one-on-one sessions have empowered communities with steps towards homeownership, property investment, starting a business, and other wealth-building opportunities. The Black Wealth Tour brings experts in multiple fields, such as real estate, inheritance, investing, and personal finance, offering counseling, valuable insights, and practical advice to Black communities nationwide. The NAREB Building Black Wealth Tour aims to significantly reduce…