Usher, Killer Mike, 2 Chainz Invest in Atlanta’s Urban Growth
Atlanta’s economic story is changing quickly. It’s shifting from a focus on Southern hip-hop fame to strategic urban revitalization, so that the city’s most influential cultural figures are now investing in its future. In a notable expression of confidence in Atlanta’s growth, artists Usher, Killer Mike, 2 Chainz, and financial advocate John Hope Bryant have […]
Historic Black Churches Receive Millions in Restoration Grants
Dozens of historic Black churches across the United States are receiving millions of dollars in preservation funding. This effort aims to protect institutions that have long been central to faith, culture, and civil rights in African American communities. Through the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, new grants totaling $8.5 […]
Over 30 U.S. Colleges Exit Diversity Program in Academia
More than 30 U.S. colleges have decided to end their collaboration with a diversity-focused academic initiative. This is after a federal civil rights investigation found that the program might break anti-discrimination laws. This shift represents a significant change in the ongoing national discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in higher education. The universities […]
Clinton, Obama, Biden to Pay Tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson Friday
Three former presidents of the United States, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, will lead a tribute to the late civil rights leader, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. This happens at a public memorial service on Friday in Chicago. The event, called “The People’s Celebration,” is by family members and organizers. It concludes a […]