Black America

Police Reform is Needed, Veteran Police Officer, Robert Hawes, Suggests Sensible Changes to Police Procedures

Since the death of George Floyd, an unarmed 46-year-old Black man choked by a police officer just over a year ago in Minnesota, police in the United States have killed at least 1,068 people, according to data from a group called Mapping Police Violence. In just the first five months of 2021, 371 civilians have been shot, 71 of whom were Black.  &... [Read More]

Dressing Up the City

Ricky Clark brings a flair for fashion and foresight to Jonesboro city government. By Michael ... [Read More]

Senator Warnock, An Activist’s Activist

Captured in Middle Georgia on January 26, 2022. — by Kevin Lowery, @kevloweryphoto [Read More]

Rare Bird, the Rise of Willie Gregory

There is a rare bird flying in the skies of Clayton County. As a matter of fact, this bird may be ... [Read More]

The Social Capitalist, Sonia Booker

Sonia Booker is a capitalist with a heart. That may seem like a contradiction because capitalism ... [Read More]

Introducing Adeana Berry, A Savvy Artist

Adeana (pronounced Uhdeanuh) has always loved creating art.  “All my life- I’ve had to ... [Read More]

Opening Her Third Eye, The Mystical Vision of Marie Thomas’ Photography Captures More Than Exterior Images

Marie Thomas has something that most people do not have, and many of those who have it don’t ... [Read More]

You Can Call Her Madam DA; Fani Willis on Making History As Fulton County’s First Woman District Attorney

“From being a very, very little girl until I sit here today, there was never anything I’ve ... [Read More]

A Quick Q&A with Clayton County School Board Member, Dr. Deatrice “Dee” Haney

What inspires you? I am inspired by our children’s innocence, courage, and drive to reach their ... [Read More]