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NEWS BRIEF: Trial begins for cops accused of killing Black man Article
Saturday October 16, 2021 06:00 am EDT
Justice for Eurie Lee Martin
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NEWS BRIEF: Gulch deal means millions of dollars to fight inequity Article
Saturday October 16, 2021 06:00 am EDT
Critics of “Gulch” deal note that the incentives greatly outnumber the investment
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NEWS BRIEF: Downtown artwork honors astronaut Stephanie Wilson Article
Saturday October 16, 2021 06:00 am EDT
Everything’s coming up Stephanie
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NEWS BRIEF: More ethics complaints filed against Kasim Reed Article
Saturday October 16, 2021 06:00 am EDT
Reed still stands accused
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NEWS BRIEF: Georgia Power will charge you lots more for nuclear power Article
Saturday October 16, 2021 06:00 am EDT
You pay the price with nuclear power
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Race
Be a part of the solution Article
Thursday June 4, 2020 01:07 pm EDT
Resources to educate yourself during Black History Month and beyond
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NEWS BRIEF: City Allowed to Ban Confederate Flags in Veteran’s Day Parade Article
Friday October 1, 2021 06:00 am EDT
Alpharetta allowed to ban Confederate flags.
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NEWS BRIEF: New campaign aims to tackle racial bias in the south Article
Tuesday September 21, 2021 06:00 am EDT
Racial bias a business problem, too.
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NEWS BRIEF: Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered at Cobb County high school Article
Friday September 17, 2021 06:00 am EDT
Hate graffiti in Cobb County
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NEWS BRIEF: Georgia teacher used N-word in class, students say Article
Thursday September 16, 2021 06:00 am EDT
‘Teacher of the year’ not so smart
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NEWS BRIEF: Former Arbery case prosecutor booked on misconduct charges Article
Saturday September 11, 2021 06:00 am EDT
The things some people think they can get away with?
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NEWS BRIEF: Former district attorney indicted in Ahmaud Arbery case Article
Saturday September 4, 2021 06:00 am EDT
Violating the oath of public office in southeast Georgia?
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NEWS BRIEF: Black Wall Street Market opening delayed due to corona-virus Article
Saturday September 4, 2021 06:00 am EDT
Innovative Stonecrest Market opening postponed.
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NEWS BRIEF: FBI says rate of Georgia hate crimes highest in a decade Article
Friday September 3, 2021 11:07 am EDT
The FBI has released data showing hate crimes in Georgia reached a 10-year high in 2020. There were a total of 235 classified hate crimes in the state, the report says, in the categories of intimidation, simple assault, aggravated assault, larceny, and destruction, damage, and vandalism of property. fbi.gov | more...
Diversity
NEWS BRIEF: Georgia LGBTQ news coverage is weak, GLAAD says Article
Tuesday October 12, 2021 06:00 am EDT
GLAAD not happy with news coverage in Georgia
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NEWS BRIEF: Emory Law receives 5 Million for civil rights initiative Article
Thursday October 7, 2021 06:00 am EDT
Civil rights to move to the head of the class at Emory
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NEWS BRIEF: Study says Atlanta is a great place for singles Article
Tuesday September 28, 2021 06:00 am EDT
The ATL is go for singles
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ARTS BRIEF: Mural Unveiling for Pride Sept 19 Article
Wednesday September 15, 2021 06:00 am EDT
Pride of many colors
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NEWS BRIEF: Emory Healthcare appoints its first diversity executive Article
Thursday August 26, 2021 05:54 pm EDT
Emory Healthcare now has its first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. Ildemaro González, who takes on the role Sept. 13, will oversee the system’s DEI procedures “and will work closely with the leadership teams to embed DEI perspectives into Emory Healthcare’s initiatives, processes and projects.” news.emory.edu | more...
‘Diversity, inclusiveness, and tolerance’ Article
Thursday November 1, 2018 02:24 pm EDT
Thanking Sara J. Gonzalez
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'Say No To Hate' Article
Sunday September 30, 2018 11:59 pm EDT
A Q & A of Atlanta locals regarding Civil Rights and current political climes.
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Letter to Dr. King Article
Thursday April 5, 2018 05:10 am EDT
Congressman John Lewis Commemorates the Anniversary of Dr. King's Death
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Gender
NEWS BRIEF: Transgender youth not getting the care they need Article
Wednesday September 29, 2021 06:00 am EDT
GA restricts transgender rights
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NEWS BRIEF: Atlanta gets federal funds to evaluate, protect LGBT historic landmarks Article
Tuesday September 14, 2021 06:00 am EDT
Will The Eagle be preserved?
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NEWS BRIEF: Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade canceled — again Article
Friday August 27, 2021 01:55 pm EDT
For the second year in a row, the Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade, scheduled for Oct. 9-10, has been canceled by its organizing committee, issuing a statement that said in part: “With the expectation that the Delta surge will continue for weeks ahead, APC makes this decision with a heavy heart.” Vendors, sponsors, and ticket holders will be contacted within seven days with instructions on... | more...
NEWS BRIEF: Could Kolbey Gardner become Georgia’s first openly gay lieutenant governor? Article
Monday August 16, 2021 05:31 pm EDT
Clark Atlanta University graduate Kolbey Gardner is aiming to be Georgia’s first openly gay lieutenant governor. Gardner, 30, is a Democratic strategist and author who started in politics working for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and then joined Peter Aman’s 2017 race for Atlanta mayor. “Georgia, over the course of the last decade or more, has become one of the most diverse... | more...
NEWSBRIEF: LGBTQ TRAVEL INDUSTRY CONVENTION COMING TO ATLANTA Article
Friday August 6, 2021 05:02 pm EDT
News Roundup for Friday, August 6, 2021
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NEWSBRIEF: US Supreme Court Puts and End to Bathroom Bill Discrimination Article
Monday June 28, 2021 06:19 pm EDT
The US Supreme Court declines to hear a case, Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, challenging transgender bathroom rights.
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NEWSBRIEF: Imara Jones Talks About Growing Up Trans in Atlanta Article
Friday June 25, 2021 04:39 pm EDT
Media Personality Imara Jones shares lessons learned from growing up Trans in Atlanta in the 1980s.
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NEWSBRIEF: ACLU files suit against Georgia over Transgender Health Care Article
Thursday June 24, 2021 05:03 pm EDT
ACLU: Georgia is one of 10 states that bans transgender adults from receiving gender-affirming care under Medicaid.
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Immigration
NEWS BRIEF: Afghan Refugees need help from ATLiens Article
Friday October 1, 2021 06:00 am EDT
Atlanta asked to welcome Afghans headed our way.
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NEWS BRIEF: Border agents excoriated for whipping Haitian migrants Article
Friday September 24, 2021 06:00 am EDT
You’d think it was the ‘Wild West’ at the U.S.- Mexico border
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NEWS BRIEF: Faith group wants congressional action on immigrant workers Article
Wednesday August 11, 2021 12:23 pm EDT
The Interfaith Immigration Coalition is calling on Congress to allow a path to citizenship for Georgia’s 240,000 undocumented immigrant workers, roughly 170,000 of whom are considered essential. Reverend Caroline McGee said in a press release, “The pandemic has shown us that immigrants are essential to our communities and workplaces, but are too often exploited and neglected.”... | more...
NEWSBRIEF: Atlanta Resident Bestows Immigration Gift to Minnesota Hometown Article
Saturday July 3, 2021 05:01 pm EDT
Atlanta Resident Laura Murvartian commissions art from Atlanta Artist Yehimi Cambrón as a gift to her hometown in Minnesota.
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NEWSBRIEF: New GA Supreme Court Chief Sworn In Article
Thursday July 1, 2021 04:42 pm EDT
David Nahmias, son of immigrants, is sworn in as the new Chief of the Supreme Court of Georgia.
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NEWSBRIEF: AJC Digs into Irwin County Detention Center Article
Saturday June 5, 2021 05:59 pm EDT
AJC: At Georgia immigration jail, warnings about women’s medical care went unheeded
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NEWSBRIEF: Emory University Professor connects Atlanta Killings, Evangelism and Asian Wars Article
Tuesday May 25, 2021 02:45 pm EDT
Connecting the racial and misogyny messages in the mass shooting of Asians in Atlanta
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NEWSBRIEF: Biden Administration Shutters GA Immigration Facility Article
Friday May 21, 2021 12:36 pm EDT
Privately run Immigration Facility in Irwin County, GA shuttered.
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