Legislation would designate February 21 as 'John Lewis Day' in Georgia Wesley Goheen Posted on Feb 2, 2021 A Georgia lawmaker has introduced legislation that would establish February 21 as "John Lewis Day" in the state.
Althea Gibson: She shook up world of tennis with 'powerful serve, brilliant play' By Nicole Chavez, CNN Posted on Feb 28, 2021 Long before Venus and Serena Williams, another tall, young Black woman shook up the staid world of tennis with her powerful serve and brilliant play.
A civil rights hero's posthumous memoir a guidebook for today's activists By Nicole Chavez, CNN Posted on Feb 28, 2021 Standing on the steps of a courthouse, the Rev. Cordy Tindell "C.T." Vivian pleaded for the right of every person to vote with "verbal jabs" when a sheriff literally jabbed him, beating and knocking him to the ground.
+4 An artist honors icons by creating Black History Month-themed playing cards By Sydney N. Walton, CNN Posted on Feb 25, 2021 Kearra Johnson was in her senior year at the University of Missouri when she came up with the concept for what is now known as the Revolution Card Deck -- a deck of playing cards featuring the names and faces of notable Black individuals.
Stacy Abrams making a difference across Georgia and the nation Shon Gables Posted on Feb 24, 2021 It’s a long way to 2022, but there’s one rematch everyone is anticipating – will Stacey Abrams – who never conceded defeat in Georgia’s 2018 gubernatorial race – challenge Brian Kemp again? Abrams isn’t saying, but those around here are hoping she does… including Atlanta historian Dr. Skip Mason.
Morehouse College announces new online degree completion program Trason Bragg Posted on Feb 26, 2021 The battle for opportunity is paramount to winning the war for equality. Morehouse College announced that they are offering a new online degree completion program designed to help black men climb the social economic ladder.Â
Atlanta can claim birthplace of environmental justice movement Sally Sears Posted on Feb 25, 2021 Black History Month is a powerful moment for environmentalists to acknowledge new research into Atlanta’s leadership in environmental justice.
Black Lives Matter foundation raised $90 million in 2020, gave almost a quarter of it to local chapters and organizations By Maria Morava and Scottie Andrew, CNN Posted on Feb 25, 2021 A year of change in the name of racial justice is hard to quantify.
0:47 Trailblazing Black History Heroes You Should Know About Posted on Feb 24, 2021 Take time to celebrate these remarkable women who broke barriers and paved the way for generations to come.
Local nonprofit promoting mental health in the Black community By Tosin Fakile Posted on Feb 23, 2021 Click here for updates on this story
Black History Month: Jane Bolin, first Black woman to graduate from Yale Law School By Faith Karimi Posted on Feb 16, 2021
+4 Daily game of dress-up teaches 5-year-old about Black history By Sydney N. Walton, CNN Posted on Feb 14, 2021
First Black woman to lead WTO says she will prioritize fair trade, access to Covid-19 vaccines By Nimi Princewill, CNN Business Posted on Feb 15, 2021
+4 An Indiana teen is one of the first Black female Eagle Scouts By David Williams, CNN Posted on Feb 11, 2021
+2 How a freed slave triumphed over a White lynch mob in the Jim Crow South By Faith Karimi, CNN Posted on Feb 6, 2021
These Black-owned beauty brands are changing the world Emily Van de Riet, Digital Content Producer Posted on Feb 11, 2021
Biden to visit Pentagon and pay tribute to Black service members By Kate Sullivan and Kevin Liptak, CNN Posted on Feb 10, 2021
Michelle Obama is launching a cooking show on Netflix By Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business Posted on Feb 9, 2021
Black Lives Matter ad condemns White supremacy ahead of Trump impeachment trial By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Posted on Feb 8, 2021
Center for Civil and Human Rights receives $17 million grant from Arthur Blank Foundation Mea Watkins Posted on Feb 4, 2021
APEX Museum offers African-American perspective on history Hayley Mason Phil Humes Posted on Feb 4, 2021
Non-profit launches endowment to help African Americans attend veterinary school WGCL Digital Team Posted on Feb 2, 2021
National Center for Civil and Human Rights celebrates Black History Month with new programming, activities WGCL Digital Team Posted on Feb 2, 2021
+2 National Football Foundation, College Football Hall of Fame celebrate Black History Month with special tributes WGCL Digital Team Posted on Feb 2, 2021
ACLU, for first time in its 101-year history, elects an African American as its president By Leah Asmelash, CNN Posted on Feb 1, 2021
Cobb libraries celebrate Black History Month with new booklist, crafts Mea Watkins Posted on Feb 2, 2021
Delta celebrates Black History Month, brings new entertainment onboard Mea Watkins Posted on Feb 2, 2021
UPS gives its Express delivery boxes a Black History Month makeover By Chauncey Alcorn, CNN Business Posted on Feb 2, 2021
+2 Five ways you can celebrate Black History Month virtually By Ashley Vaughan, CNN Posted on Feb 2, 2021
Black History in Atlanta: Bobby's Barber Shop A look inside Bobby's Barber Shop in Atlanta. Posted on Feb 3, 2020
Atlanta City Council member hosting several events to honor Black History Month Terrance Kelly Posted on Feb 6, 2020
+5 NBA Legend Vince Carter and rapper Killer Mike celebrate Black History with Atlanta Hawks Natasha Lee Posted on Mar 3, 2020
February 1 isn't just the start of Black History Month. It's National Freedom day, created by a former slave commemorating abolition By Leah Asmelash, CNN Posted on Feb 1, 2020
Postal Service honors pioneering journalist Gwen Ifill with a Black Heritage Forever stamp By Alaa Elassar, CNN Posted on Feb 1, 2020
