Atlanta, Georgia – On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Spelman College’s president – Helene D. Gayle, MD, M.P.H. – steps down after her leave of absence. “I thank the larger Spelman community for this magnificent opportunity to serve as president. I have thoroughly enjoyed interacting with the outstanding students and future world leaders who have chosen to attend Spelman College,” Dr. Gayle said in the statement the college released. “I look forward to my next chapter.” Spelman College was founded in 1881 as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary and became Spelman…
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On November 15, 2024, the The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) released this statement regarding recent reports of racist communication sent to minority communities. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is aware of the offensive and racist text messages sent to African-American and Black communities around the country and is in contact with the Justice Department and other federal authorities on the matter. The reports are not identical and vary in their specific language, but many say the recipient has “been selected to pick cotton on a plantation.” The text…
After investing so much energy, emotions and support in the elections, women of all cultures and races have gone to social media posting statements, like “I guess America doesn’t care for my rights.” Many minorities question the morality of majority Americans who voted for the former president allegedly charged with criminal cases, including felonies. One of those indictments has now led to the first criminal conviction of a former president… the same person who has allegedly vowed to be a dictator, did nothing to protect the U. S. Capitol, his…
Distribution part of employee effort to help bridge the digital divide and equip 20,000 students with laptops and supplies before they head back to school AT&T* and Compudopt provided 1MO? with 100 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies today to distribute to Atlanta youth and families. This distribution is part of a broader AT&T employee effort to help bridge the digital divide and equip 20,000 students across the country with laptops and backpacks before they head back to school. In addition to supplies like notebooks, pencils and headphones,…
As a crowd of people gathered on the morning of Tuesday, October 16th, 2024, there was a slight chill on the campus of Morris Brown College. They were gathering for a very special occasion, the dedication of a historical marker for one of Atlanta University’s favorite sons. Renowned intellectual, author, professor, sociologist and Civil Rights activist Dr. William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (W.E.B. Du Bois) served as a professor at Atlanta University from 1897-1910 and 1934-1944. On the 16th of October, the Georgia Historical Society (GHS), with the help of…
Congratulations to Mr. Devon J. Ezell In receiving the prestigious honor of the White House Initiative 2024 – 2025 HBCU Scholar. The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is proud to announce the 2024 cohort of HBCU Scholars, marking the tenth anniversary of this transformative program. This year, 110 outstanding students from 77 HBCUs across the nation have been selected for their exceptional academic achievements, leadership potential, and dedication to their communities. Devon is a junior at Morris…
