Special to The Atlanta Inquirer by Willene White-Smith What a beautiful time they had on Sunday, August 20th, as the J.K. Smith, Sr. Foundation presented: “Re-Tracing our Roots to Ghana,” this summer! They fellowshipped in the spacious A.D. Powell Fellowship Hall of Allen Temple AME Church-Atlanta. Everyone had a wonderful time reconnecting with their Ghana Travel family, all in Afro-Centric attire. It was exciting to revisit the Tribal Village where each received his African name; ELMINA, the Slave Dungeon for “US” & castle to others Upstairs; Re-Visited the Slave River…
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Shiloh Baptist Church Event Reflects Civil Rights Movement’s Focus on Advancing Health Equity as Nation Recovers from COVID-19 Pandemic Atlanta, GA (August 25, 2023) – The Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) will host a health fair in collaboration Dr. Wallace Charles Smith and the historic Shiloh Baptist Church on Sunday, August 27th, as part of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. The event recognizes the historic role health equity has played in the Civil Rights movement, as well as the Black Church’s strong role in leading the…
By Reverend Jacqueline Williams There are seven characteristics of a virtuous lady. Dignity, Patience, Diligence, Generosity, Courage, Wisdom, and Devotion. A “virtuous lady” has high moral standards. These characteristics exemplifies Dr. Christine King Farris unselfish acts, public services, and dedication to the world! Dr. Christine King Farris passed on June 29,2023 at the age of 95. Dr. Christine King Farris was the oldest sister of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s theological and social beliefs probably bellowed throughout Dr. Christine King Farris mind. Therefore,…
SAVE-THE-DATE: September 16, 2023 | Starting at 10:00 am EVENT: LOWERY COLLECTION OPENING + COMMUNITY DAY Celebrate the legacy of civil rights activists, the Lowerys, at a family-friendly Community Day held at the Atlanta University Center Robert Woodruff Library. The event features reflections from Atlanta Civil Rights activists, an interactive exhibition, workshops on preserving historical documents, and a chance to explore the Library’s archival holdings and digital lab. For inquiries, please contact: events@auctr.edu or call (404) 978.2029. https://www.instagram.com/p/CunPyjnASRX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA
Corporate Equity Specialist Speak on SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision In Response to the U. S. Supreme Court landmark decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (2023) Editorial By Kerry Mitchell Brown, Ph.D. This country has never had equitable and inclusive structures, and colorblindness has never been a thing. The national identity built into our structures, laws, practices, and lived experiences is white supremacist. Race and skin color have always had consequences in this country. Affirmative action was introduced because racist systems and discriminatory practices had for centuries denied Black…
New Park in LaGrange, Georgia Named for Reverend Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. and Dr. Benjamin T. Wood On July 27, 2023 at 10:30 am, the City of LaGrange, Georgia and the Troup County Parks and Recreation will dedicate a new park in the name of Reverend Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. and the late Dr. Benjamin T. Wood. The park is located near 118 Brown Street in LaGrange, Georgia. It is the site of the former Kelly Grammer School, an elementary school that had been the only school for Black children…
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