In 2000 my mother’s neighbor, a school teacher, suddenly lost her husband who had served as a high school principal. For two years she did not come out of the house or engage people. In 2002 I decided to send her a dozen roses on Valentine’s Day in the name of her deceased spouse. The note asked her to keep love in her heart despite the loss. She began to come back to life, engaging neighbors, slowly returning to her old self. I realized the first year after losing a…
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Street Charity is an organization that was created by John and Antuanette Patton with the idea of feeding the homeless who are on the street. They wanted to bring back some independence to individuals, away from the limitations of the soup kitchen. They wanted to provide, to the homeless, a broader range of options in the food choices that are available to them. With that in mind, they came up with a unique way of resourcing food that allowed the homeless consumer to eat with dignity. Their organization created a…
WASHINGTON, August 22, 2025 / PRNewswire/ – A coalition of Southern mayors, facilitated by Ohio River South, is calling on the Trump Administration to reverse course on proposed budget cuts and a potential reorganization within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that could dismantle key HIV and STI prevention programs and jeopardize national progress toward ending the HIV epidemic. In a joint letter sent this week to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the mayors raise alarms about the possible elimination of the CDC’s Division of HIV Prevention, along with reduced…
Club recognized by the American Heart Association for lifesaving response and community leadership following a cardiac emergency Atlanta, GA — The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, has awarded the Heartsaver Hero Award to the Howard University Alumni Club of Atlanta (HUAC) and community member Amber Taylor for their brave actions during a cardiac emergency. In June 2024, beloved community leader and Howard University graduate A. Binford Carter collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest while attending the MEAC Nation Cookout at…
Atlanta, Georgia — May 15, 2025 — gain., a boutique strength training gym designed exclusively for women, is excited to announce the grand opening of its flagship location in Reynoldstown. To mark the occasion, gain. is throwing a big, community-centered bash on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 12-3pm, at its new studio at 872 Memorial Drive SE, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30316. Founded by local fitness professionals Erin McDevitt and Katie Wetzel, gain. offers a bold, inclusive approach to fitness with a focus on small group strength training, mobility, personal training, and movement-based classes. The gym is built to foster…
“We are excited to announce the signature artwork for the 48th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival has been created by Vernicia Respres,” states Adriane Jefferson, Executive Director of the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “The colorful artwork depicts a saxophonist in the spotlight showcasing the vibrant energy of live jazz performances.” Vernicia’s artwork “Streetlight Jazz” will be featured on this year’s Atlanta Jazz Festival poster and t-shirt which will be available for sale at the festival in Piedmont Park on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26. As a lifelong…
