By Horace Henry Voters who were out to vote in Atlanta woke up to a few surprises on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Many enthusiastic voters were shocked when they showed up to vote at their assigned polls. The only thing they saw were signs redirecting them to another site because their polling location was closed. This caused some problems, especially with some senior citizens who had arranged for special transportation to the polls. Those who could had to make additional arrangements for transportation to the substitute locations. Situations like this…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Monday joined top Congressional Democrats in unveiling the Justice in Policing Act, historic legislation that will address police brutality with a number of reforms, including a national use of force standard and independent investigations into police misconduct. Harris stressed the importance of holding police accountable and ensuring consequences for misconduct, as well as investing in Black communities. While progress has been made, just last week Harris’ anti-lynching legislation was blocked in the Senate. Key Excerpts: • We’re here because Black…
By ACT.TV Systemic Racism Explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrHIQIO_bdQ ACT.TV is a progressive media company specializing in next generation live streaming and digital strategy. The ACT.TV YouTube channel focuses on animated explainers, livestreams from events and protests around the country, and original political commentary.
Afro Home Afro Briefs Georgia’s First Black-Owned Beverage Company Launches By BlackNews.Com – May 28, 2020 567 0 FIRST BLACK-OWNED ALCOHOL BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LAUNCHES IN GEORGIA Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Scot G. Forte, founder and CEO of Forte International Spirits Inc./Direct Distributing, is the first African-American to launch an alcohol distributing company in the state of Georgia. The innovative company which has been making waves in the beverage industry this year has been embraced by suppliers worldwide. The industry that will continue to grow and perform well, even during the current crisis,…
See a post of Shanta Crichlow entitled, “What Can I Do?” Shanta Crichlow is an alumna and former athlete of Georgia Tech and currently serves as the director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) at Georgia Tech. https://mailchi.mp/246a59103fae/what-can-i-do https://my.fca.org/shanta_crichlow
Atlanta Metro Pastor Raises Questions to Help the Nation Move Toward Peace. “No Justice, No Peace” “When are we going to condemn systemic racism with the same moral urgency that we condemn riots?” Stone Mountain, Georgia – June 6, 2020 –– Dr. Kenneth L. Samuel (Victory for the World Church) challenged the nation’s leadership to practice Christian principals and condemn racism in the oppression and killing of Black people. In his sermon on Sunday, June 7, the Pastor of the Victory for the World Church located in Stone Mountain, GA,…
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