“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.” – Psalm 37:23-24, King James Version
That biblical verse preached by Trinity Baptist Church of Atlanta founder-pastor T. Dewitt Smith, Jr. fit homegoing Civil Rights gibraltar Reverend Frederick (Fred) Douglas Taylor to a tee.
“Fred was a humble man,” said Smith who eulogized to congregants who | Read more...
Foot Soldier Dies
October 23, 1942 - June 21, 2024
Reverend Fred D. Taylor was born in Prattville, Alabama in 1942. He became integrated into the Civil Rights Movement under the guidance of Pastor Ralph David Abernathy and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In 1969, Taylor graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from the Interdemoninational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta and began working for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
In 1996, he | Read more...
James Alfred Washington
April 26, 1950 - April 2, 2024
James Alfred Washington was born in April 26, 1950, in Lafayette, Louisiana, the youngest of two sons. His family says that James exhibited characteristics that would serve him well becoming a master communicator at an early age.
The family resided in Chicago, Illinois where Washington graduated from the De La Salle Institute. He attended Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, receiving a Bachelor's | Read more...
Reverend Dr. Willie T. Edmondson, LaGrange’s First Black Mayor, Dies
January 24, 1954 - February 16, 2024
LaGrange, Georgia’s first Black mayor, Reverend Dr. Willie T. Edmondson, died on Friday, February 16, 2024. He had just taken office as mayor, less than a year ago, on March 27, 2023. He had more than 30 years of spiritual and civic leadership.
Edmondson served as a councilman for LaGrange for 24 years before being elected mayor. The mayor had been hospitalized | Read more...
Dexter Scott King
January 30, 1961 - January 22, 2024
Seventeen years after Yolanda Denise King (d. May 15, 2007), first child of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and wife Mrs. Coretta King passed to her heavenly reward, the grim reaper dealt this inner-family yet another crushing blow via the death of their second son and third child Dexter Scott King.
“He transitioned peacefully in his sleep at home with me in Malibu [California],” said Dexter’s wife of 13 years | Read more...
April 9, 1958 - January 12, 2024
Well-known Atlanta public relations and communications columnist and servant Diane Powell-Larché passed away on January 12, 2024. Over the years, she had contributed various writings and public relations community content to The Atlanta Inquirer as well as other publications and businesses.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Murray Brothers Funeral Home, 1199 Utoy Springs Road SW in Atlanta, Georgia 30311. There was an Omega Omega | Read more...
The entertainment and social justice communities are still mourning the passing of Arthur Leon Burnette, affectionately known by many as “Mr. B,” who died on Christmas Day 2023 at the age of 72. The beloved visionary, event producer and impresario helped ignite the careers of renowned figures such as Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, The Brothers Johnson, L.A. Reid, Eric “ET” Thomas and others. Family, friends and industry leaders gathered last Sunday to honor his life and legacy | Read more...
Inquirer Friend, Band Leader and Educator Succumbs
Alfred Dyonisius Wyatt, Sr., Ed.D
December 15, 1928 - September 30, 2023
Alfred Dyonisius Wyatt, Sr., Ed.D, the last of 14 children, was born on December 15, 1928 in Atlanta, Georgia to John F. Wyatt, Sr. and Lillie Bell Wyatt. At an early age, Dr. Wyatt became active at Cosmopolitan AME Church. Later, he joined Allen Temple AME Church where he joined the choir and became a trustee.
Wyatt also entered the workforce | Read more...
During the 1960s, she ruled the Atlanta Real Estate market in the African-American community. Lottie Watkins grew up in Atlanta, graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, and graduated from Reid's School of Business.
She worked as a secretary for the Alexander-Calloway Realty Company and as a teller at the Mutual Federal Savings and Loan Association before starting her own business.
As the founder of Lottie Watkins Enterprises, Watkins became the first Black | Read more...
“Dean of the City Council” and “Community Caretaker”
James F. (Jim) Maddox, a stern support of our senior citizens and our youth, had stated that we must “keep supporting and mentoring young people.”
Maddox was elected to public office in 1977 and served the people of Atlanta with distinction. He retired in 2009 after 32 years of leadership. Maddox served as the chair of Atlanta’s Community Development and Human Services committee, created the city’s E-911 system, | Read more...
Goodbye ‘Bo-legs’
Atlanta Native Marvin S. Arrington, Sr. Laid to Rest
February 10, 1941 – July 5, 2023
Political, social, fraternal, athletic and just plain regular folks congregated Friday, July 28th at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church to bid a final farewell to Atlanta native Marvin Stephens Arrington, Sr.
“It has been said that great leaders don’t mind getting their hands dirty,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. “Marvin embodied that spirit. He came straight | Read more...
By Reverend Jacqueline Williams
There are seven characteristics of a virtuous lady. Dignity, Patience, Diligence, Generosity, Courage, Wisdom, and Devotion. A “virtuous lady” has high moral standards. These characteristics exemplifies Dr. Christine King Farris unselfish acts, public services, and dedication to the world!
Dr. Christine King Farris passed on June 29,2023 at the age of 95. Dr. Christine King Farris was the oldest sister of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King | Read more...
