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,…
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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The event features reflections from Atlanta Civil Rights activists, an interactive exhibition, workshops on preserving historical documents, and a chance to explore the Library’s archival holdings and digital lab.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…
Annual Fundraiser will Culminate with a FREE Outdoor Concert and Candlelight Vigil in downtown East Point. Race/Walk starts at 5PM ATLANTA, GA [July 6, 2023] — Early bird registration for the 43rd Sickle Cell 5K Road Race/Walk is now open. Participants who register now through July 31st will receive a $5 discount and a guaranteed souvenir T-shirt. The charity fundraiser takes place at 5 pm Saturday, September 9, 2023, in beautiful downtown East Point on a 5K route starting at East Point City Hall, 2757 East Point Street, East Point, GA…
U. S. Independence Day commemorates the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America (USA). Juneteenth National Independence Day commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. It is a blended word of June and nineteenth and is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Major General Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865 (2 ½ years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued). Recall that the Emancipation Proclamation (Proclamation 95)…
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