Warnock was among several voices that intertwined faith, Black church traditions and politics before a national audience at the DNC. The speakers offered faith as a rationale to make Vice President Kamala Harris the next president — itself a mission to save the soul of the country.
Month: August 2024
Well-regarded jazz guitarist Russell Malone passed away on Friday, August 23. According to those who knew him well, Malone, 60, was born in Albany, Georgia, but lived in Atlanta for over a decade.
Tavares Brown – Viewing service was held August 24th at A Good Shepherd’s Funeral Home (Annex Building) Lonnie L. Brownlee- Funeral service will held August…
Pastor Lillie Mary Parris – 63 Funeral Service was held August 24th at James C. Boyd’s Memorial Chapel with Words of Inpiration, Bishop Tony D. Mitchell.
Aldith Beverley Brown Funeral service was held August 24th at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. Jean Silmain Plate Funeral service was held August 24th at McWhite’s…
Norma Louise Lott -66 Funeral service was held August 24th at Mount Bethels Baptist Church with Pastor Curtis Ballard officiating. Theophilus Earl Morley – 88…
The City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recently demonstrated its commitment to supporting its senior citizens by hosting a senior resource fair. The event, organized by #TeamFTL, brought together a wealth of information and resources under one roof, providing a valuable one-stop shop for seniors and their families.
Math N’ More was founded to tackle the achievement gap in math education, especially for underserved youth. While 40% of minority scholars express interest in STEM fields, only 3% pursue them due to inadequate foundational math skills. The U.S. Department of Education reports that 84% of Black students lack proficiency in mathematics. Another stunning statistic shows that nationwide, teachers report that up to 40% of their students perform below grade level in math while 64% of elementary scholars, 70% of middle school scholars, 60% of high school scholars in the Metro Atlanta area are not proficient in mathematics.
Grambling State University is set to open the door to a new age and era on Thursday, Aug 22 at 10:00 a.m. with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the institution’s Digital Library and Learning Commons.
The night’s highlight was Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, who took the stage to deliver a speech that resonated deeply with the packed arena. In addressing his largest audience, Walz framed the election as a battle for the true meaning of “freedom,” contrasting the Democratic vision with what he characterized as the Republican Party’s dangerous agenda.