Conyers’ Chemical Fire and Hurricane Helene Are Georgia’s Agencies and Pet Owners Prepared When It Comes To Animals / Pets During Disasters? Disaster preparedness is essential to protecting animals during natural disasters and manmade disasters. Even though Governor Kemp declared a State of Emergency, most agencies and pet owners do not have a clue what to do with animals during these disasters. Why? Lack of terrain, and evacuation and sheltering options are limited or nonexistent. This disregard for companion animal welfare during a disaster can have public health consequences. WE…
Education & Schools
Converging Realities: Hammonds House Museum Collection exhibit and the new John Rhoden Sculpture Garden will open simultaneously on September 20. Converging Realities is a captivating exhibition from the Hammonds House Museum permanent collection. It takes visitors on a remarkable journey through the dynamic interplay of artistic expressions spanning the 19th century to the present day. This diverse collection, curated by the Artistic Chair Halima Taha, Gallery Associate Lydia Kimbrough, and Hammonds House Museum Collection Scholar Kevin Sipp, presents a tapestry of aesthetic movements that have shaped the artistic landscape, including…
Lil’ Kim to Headline AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser and Festival Viral sensation Durand Bernarr joins rapper/hip-hop legend for 33rd annual fundraising event on Saturday, September 28th in Piedmont Park Atlanta, Georgia – Multiple award-winning rapper and hip-hop artist Lil’ Kim is using her star power to shine a spotlight on the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. Lil’ Kim will be the featured headliner at the 33rd annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run presented by AHF Pharmacy. Multifaceted singer/songwriter and Durand Bernarr will join to kick off the concert…
Esteemed youth mentorship program, TreeHouse, is proud to announce its expansion into Georgia, with plans to launch 100 high school support groups in Atlanta by August 2029. TreeHouse has identified Atlanta as a city facing a youth crisis, with approximately 40% of young people feeling disconnected due to challenges such as poverty and a lack of mentorship and youth support programs. With a proven track record of success in over 50 locations across the United States, TreeHouse is on a mission to end hopelessness among teens. The organization’s expansion into the…
By Henry Beecher Hicks III, President and CEO, National Black MBA Association “I love my Black job.” – Simone Biles, three times Olympian, most decorated gymnast in history In recent weeks, the discussion around what constitutes a “Black job” has reignited a critical conversation about race, identity and the workforce. The term has been used to describe jobs perceived as lower-paying or less desirable, typically occupied by Black workers. However, it is vital to shift this narrative and recognize the substantial contributions Black professionals make across all sectors. Let’s talk…
Fresh and innovative things are developing on the campus of Gammon Theological Seminary in the Atlanta University Center. Speaking before a crowd gathered at the west side of Gammon Hall, President Dean Candace M. Lewis greeted those in attendance and then spoke briefly about new things happening at her school. On this occasion, she said, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gammon Student Lounge, that this was the first of many new things to come at Gammon. The lounge is a special place, with nice bench chairs and tables, comfortable sofas, TV monitors, ample study areas, and other…
