Author: Carma Henry

       Janis L. Ware, the visionary Publisher of The Atlanta Voice, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). This distinguished honor recognizes her extraordinary leadership in journalism and her steadfast commitment to uplifting the voices of the African American community.

        Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is considering a possible bid to become Georgia’s next Governor. Bottoms, a graduate of Douglas High School, FAMU, and Georgia State University, became a national figure in 2017 after she won the mayoral race in Atlanta. 

Quartermaster 2nd Class Deshaud Porter, right, a native of North Lauderdale, Florida, assigned to the Nmitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), is awarded warfighter of the week by Capt. J. Patrick Thompson, the commanding officer of Stennis, aboard the ship, Jan. 16, 2025. John C. Stennis is in Newport News Shipbuilding conducting Refueling and Complex Overhaul to prepare the ship for the second half of its 50-year service life.

In a stunning display of bigotry disguised as governance, Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum ordering the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to eliminate hiring policies designed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

       Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients and thank you to the participating institutions for investing in the future of our youth! Recently, the Infinite Scholars event at the YMCA was a tremendous success, with universities and colleges awarding an impressive $27,542,000 in scholarships to deserving students.

-The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum welcomed more than 350 guests to celebrate the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Vera Rolle Farrington at its signature Dr. King Brunch.

       When you think of fast-food chicken, the usual suspects come to mind—until you experience the elevated culinary approach of Crisppi’s Chicken. Nestled at 2917 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, this new hotspot is redefining what it means to serve fast food. Legendary Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss has teamed up with restaurateur Brittany Tolliferreo to bring this exceptional dining experience to South Florida, combining quality, hospitality, and community-focused values.

While many of you were giving witness to the national championship game last week, my thoughts took me back to a different place in time as I watched Ohio State make rightful claim

Julia Ann Teamer, a former teacher from Charlotte, North Carolina, recently celebrated turning 108 years old. She is known for her decades of service to Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and her active role in the community.

Federal agencies are now prohibited from observing Black History Month, and employees involved in DE&I  initiatives have been terminated