Emmy Award-winning producer and military veteran Dario Harris is preparing to release his first feature documentary, Legacy of Land, a powerful story of thriving Black landowners in Boston, GA, who defied the odds and united an entire community across racial lines during the height of prohibition. Involved in the production is a talented team that includes writer/producer John Petrizzi, who is making his feature film debut, award-winning Director of Photography, Jay Jackson (“Ahmad”, “Speak Up Brotha!”, “UGDK”), Sound Engineer Delbert Grush (“How to Drag A Body”, “Psycho Ape”, “Ever After”),…
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Raheem and Nicole Morris named 2025 Atlanta American Heart Association Heart Ball Co-Chairs Atlanta, Georgia — Dec. 11 — For more than a century, the American Heart Association has committed to advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. Through Heart of Atlanta’s Heart Ball campaign, Raheem and Nicole Morris, Atlanta Falcons Head Coach and committed community leader, will spearhead efforts to ensure every individual in Atlanta has the opportunity for a full, healthy life. The Heart Ball celebrates the progress made through the dedication of those supporting the Association’s mission,…
Metropolitan Atlanta Community Band (MACB) Christmas 2024 Concert Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11 am Cumberland Mall – Atlanta, Georgia 2860 Cumberland Mall Atlanta, Georgia 30339 For the first time, the Metropolitan Atlanta Community Band (MACB) will perform at Cumberland Mall for its annual Christmas concert. The performance will take place Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11 am, in the main atrium, just inside the Cheesecake Factory mall entrance. Come to enjoy the sounds of the season, including a festive sing-along, and stay to visit Santa and wrap up your…
The Truist Foundation Fellowship, powered by Watson Institute, offers a transformative opportunity for Georgia-based entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit founders committed to driving community impact. Through technical training, leadership development, and community-building initiatives, Fellows gain the tools and network needed to scale their ventures and create lasting economic growth. Application Deadline: Priority applications are due January 3, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline. Program Overview: The Fellowship runs from February 8 to June 12, 2025, combining virtual workshops, in-person events, and hands-on community…
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…
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…
