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 […]
Help commemorate Dr. King’s legacy by getting involved in King Holiday events and celebrations around Atlanta. There are also several events going on today: Annual King March and Rally Monday, Jan. 19, 2015. March starts at Peachtree and Baker Streets and continues to Auburn Avenue. Rally begins at 1:45 pm, led by […]
It’s a New Year – and now is a good time to improve your lifestyle habits for a New You! Join compassionate nurses for their “New Year, New You” event. They’ll have health experts available with health screenings and to help you come up with a healthy eating plan. They’ll also have information about getting […]
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 […]
As a form of peaceful protest, Run for Justice embarked on a 540+ mile run from Atlanta, Georgia to Ferguson, Missouri in November 2014 over 20 days. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday, they are hosting a unity run January 18 at noon alongside the Atlanta Beltline. Participants will gather near the intersection […]
Help is needed for the family of of five in the house fire that killed 3 boys, ages 3, 4, and 10 in Decatur. The 2 surviving boys are in the custody of DeKalb’s DFCS. They will spend Christmas there, and they don’t have any toys. Their case worker, Gloria White says they need toys and […]
Radio One Atlanta cares about the community and is working towards change. We have partnerned with the organizations below as we work to change our community. Click the links below to see how you can get involved. Atlanta NAACP Rev. R.L. White – President Richard Rose – President-elect Mary Ross – Interim Executive Director 100 […]
Meet Carol Blackmon at Backstage at the 2014 NBPC Holiday Showcase Celebration on Sunday December 14th on 2505 Godby Rd, College Park, GA 30349 COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET:: ADMISSION: ($10 Donation at Door) or Please bring $10 Toy: This Year We’re Providing Toys for Less Fortunate Kids in Atlanta who otherwise would not have anything for Christmas. […]
Marietta, GA—A diverse coalition of representatives from various organizations and communities in Cobb, including New Order National Human Rights (NONHRO), the Cobb Immigrant Alliance (CIA), and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), will be participating in and supporting a Marietta march and rally on Saturday, December 5, by the local chapter of Occupy the Hood. […]
Join me, as I join with my radio sister, Darlene McCoy from our sister station, Praise 1025/1029 for M.O.B.S. Mothers of Black Sons, a Town Hall Meeting that will include DeKalb County Civil and City Leaders, Law Enforcement, Lawmakers and definitely the parents of Black sons and those sons we are advocating for. It all takes place […]
Emotions are running high over the case of Eric Garner, a Staten Island man who died last week while under the restraint of NYPD officers.…
