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Friday – March 20, 2015 WHAT- Concerned Clergy and Activists speak out against Education Bill WHO- Rev. Frank Brown, President of Concerned Black Clergy Dr. Verdaillia Turner, President of the Georgia Federation of Teachers Concerned Parents WHEN- Friday, March 20, 2015, 12:30 pm WHERE- Georgia Capitol Rotunda Sunday – March 22, 2015 WHAT- Church […]
“The day they bled for your vote” By Denise Dunbar Millions of people are getting ready to mark the 50 year anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Alabama. That’s the day marked in history as the day that hundreds of civil rights marchers and advocates were brutally attacked by Alabama State Troopers. They were attempting […]
WHAT: Historic Summit of Iconic and Emerging Civil Rights Leaders WHEN: Sunday, February 15, 2015 – 6:00pm ET WHERE: Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2174 M.L. King, Jr. Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 WHY: To establish a new, modern and relevant national organization to address burgeoning civil and human rights challenges facing […]
By Denise Dunbar Tonight, February 9th, the public is invited to a “Shining Light for Healing” prayer vigil for Bobbi Kristina. Join friends and family at the Amphitheatre at Riverdale Town Center at 7 pm. The address is 7210 Church Street in Riverdale. Attendees are asked NOT to bring candles. You may use flashlights or […]
Bus Pilgrimage to Selma, Alabama Sunday, March 8, 2015 Leaving Atlanta 6:00 a.m. Return 9:00 p.m. Retrace the steps of the historic march from Brown Chapel AME Church to Edmund Pettus Bridge WHY: To Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March To preserve and make permanent the Voting Rights Act of […]
Calling all Teens 12-18!!! The Clayton County Library System would like for you to participate in this year’s Teen “Video Oratorical Contest.” We are looking for the best and the brightest orators, public speakers, essayist, thinkers, and leaders of the next generation. We want you to send us your video delivering your original speech on […]
Jonesboro, GA — Teens are encouraged to participate in our ‘I AM THE DREAM’ video essay contest! We are looking for the best and the brightest orators, public speakers, essayist, thinkers, and leaders of the next generation. The winner will receive an amazing prize package from the library. We are offering many more programs that […]
Georgia State Senator Vincent Fort is inviting everyone to discuss Police Reform Legislation he’s introducing this legislative Session. Topping the list is a requirement for all law enforcement officers to wear body cameras. He also wants to change No Knock Warrants, the Stand Your Ground Law and Grand Jury Procedures. Senator Fort announced his plans […]
Fathers here’s another chance to spoil your little princesses! Bring her to Stephenson High School’s “Father-Daughter” Gala, Saturday, February 21, 2015. Studies show fathers have a profound impact on their daughters emotional development, so don’t miss important opportunities to show her how a real man should treat her. So many issues can evolve around a […]
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Each year, 300,000 children, some as young as 12 are at risk of being prostituted. Find out what you can do to fight this. Join Spelman College, The Center for Civil and Human Rights, and Ebenezer Baptist Church for the “Arise, Awake and Act Against Human Trafficking” Conference on […]
This year’s King Holiday seems to come with a more urgent purpose. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the monumental piece of legislation that was signed to ensure everyone’s right to vote. Yet, many people are concerned about its enforceability after the US Supreme Court’s […]
The People’s “State of the State” Help encourage our legislators to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by joining Atlanta Jobs with Justice, Monday, January 12th at 10 am. It’s the first day of the legislative session and let our lawmakers know we want laws passed that will improve the quality of life […]
