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Phoenix SC Massacre Remembered, 125 Years Later at Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historical Preservation Site

Though not commonly taught in most American history classes, neither at the high school or collegiate levels of education, there have been several instances of attempts of racial and ethnic cleansing or terrorism due to race in America. There were horrible acts against Native Indigenous Americans, Pacific-Americans, and Blacks / African-Americans throughout the United States, whereby these groups were expunged from towns under threat of mob rule, with an intent to harm and / or eliminate these ethnic communities. These such incidents enumerate: From the 1700s to 1860, there were…

So, Just Who Is Dean Dr. Candace M. Lewis?

So, Just who is Dr. Candace M. Lewis? She comes from central Florida. Ocala, to be exact, and was educated in the Florida School System. After high school, she attended The University of Florida in Gainesville, where she earned a BS in communications. While in college, she heard a “calling,” and after graduating from The University of Florida, she applied to and attended Gammon Theological Seminary. While at Gammon, she excelled in her studies and exhibited leadership qualities in many clubs and organizations. In June 2000, she graduated from the…

Inquirer Friend and Atlanta Icon Azira G. Hill Celebrates 100 Years – Azira Gonzalez Hill

Azira Gonzalez Hill Born in Cuba, Azira Gonzalez Hill came to the United States to attend Boyland Haven boarding school in Jacksonville, Florida. She later attended Bethune-Cookman College and Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. While at Grady, she worked as a staff nurse and clinical instructor. It was during her years at Grady that she met her husband of fifty-seven years, Jesse Hill, Jr. They married in 1955 in Holguin, Cuba. A lover of music, inspired by her large musical family in Cuba, Azira Hill was energized to volunteer…

Atlanta Music Legend Celebrates 88th Birthday with Book Release

While life in the AU Center appeared to be business as usual, on October 12, 2023, something special happened across the street from Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University. At the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center, located at 807 Student Movement Boulevard, a crowd gathered to join in an occasion for an Atlanta music icon. Dr. James H. Patterson, professor at Clark Atlanta and Director of the Clark Atlanta University Jazz Orchestra, celebrated with friends and family the release of his first book. Not only was the date special because of…

Inquirer Friend, Band Leader and Educator Dr. Alfred D. (Al) Wyatt, Sr. Succumbs

Inquirer Friend, Band Leader and Educator Succumbs Alfred Dyonisius Wyatt, Sr., Ed.D December 15, 1928 – September 30, 2023 Alfred Dyonisius Wyatt, Sr., Ed.D, the last of 14 children, was born on December 15, 1928 in Atlanta, Georgia to John F. Wyatt, Sr. and Lillie Bell Wyatt. At an early age, Dr. Wyatt became active at Cosmopolitan AME Church. Later, he joined Allen Temple AME Church where he joined the choir and became a trustee. Wyatt also entered the workforce at Curlee Cleaners learning shoe shining, shoe repair, and dry…

Black Man Films’ ‘Speak Up Brotha’ Wins Best Narrative Short at Morehouse Human Rights Film Festival

For the Second Consecutive Year, Black Man Films wins the Top Prize at the MCHRFF After winning the Grand Jury Prize at the 26th Annual Dances with Films:LA earlier this summer, Black Man Films’ latest film, “Speak Up Brotha!,” was named BEST NARRATIVE SHORT at the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival. The team, founded by actor-writer-producer Roderick Lawrence (Ike Turner in TINA: The Tina Turner Musical) and actor-producer Salma Qarnain (Mrs. Biology-Kumar in Life of Pi), took home the prize for the second consecutive year. In 2022, the team…

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