Doing good, but doing it greater...

At a time where the political landscape is relatively questionable, one of the entities who feels the brunt of said activity is the actual consumer. Along with well documented concerns related to transportation (in the form of gas prices being about 40% higher than this time in 2025 - you may click HERE to learn more), protecting the consumer (and general public) is a clear and present issue. Last fall (click HERE to read our article from the September 15, 2025 community eng

The weekend of June 20-21, 2026 is meaningful given it's part of the celebration of the Junteenth holiday along with leading into the official (per the actual calendar) start of summer. For Life After the Rain via Shenita Connally and those supported by the organization's efforts, the weekend means something else (in a good way). It's a weekend to not only build on the programming and access to resources provides for those who are widows, widowers, and their supporters, but

Typically during the summer months, a number of Divine 9 organizations (the collective of historically and predominantly Black fraternities and sororities) use the summer for a time to pause and refresh to gear up for their programming during the fall and related times of the year. While duly noted, the "Iconic" Iota Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is among those taking a different approach with a balance of social and community engagement during this ke

Is your life in order? When it comes to preparing for the inevitable, getting one's affairs in order is a conversation that has to take place. Despite the challenges that come with such conversations, not having them can wreak havoc and in a proverbial manner, add kerosene to a fire. Given her life experience in transitioning, Shenita Connally's book Is Your House In Order is a deep yet accessible dive into the need to plan ahead as fully as possible. Inspired by the needs

April 4th means different things to different people, ranging from 404 Day to the birthday of Dr. Maya Angelou. But for others, it truly is a day of reflection, especially for those who gathered at the King Center. April 4, 1968 is the day Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is assassinated in Memphis, TN. Taking place just before a march is scheduled in the city in support of the AFSCME Local 1733 strike, the focus areas of the strike (improved working and paying conditions for sa

As we get closer to the primary season during this election year (2026), there are a number (and we do mean a number) of things taking place. Ranging from national, state, and local level, the races for office can get a little overwhelming, including getting a better idea as to the role, purpose, and importance of each office. When it comes to those who reside in Sandy Springs, Buckhead, and Midtown Atlanta, a race to pay closer attention to is for Fulton County Commission

This past Saturday (March 21, 2026 at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Lithonia, GA), Congressman Hank Johnson takes time to connect with the community via the Trailblazer Awards. As is the case during the month of March, the event highlights the impact of women within his district across the public and private section as a means of doing so during Women's History Month. 11 women are awarded this honor, including posthumous recognition as follows (the names are listed in t

This year, as with any year, is an important year. With elections on the local, state, and national level, there's a tremendous amount of information to process and sort through along with identifying what may be important to the individual and the larger community and related entities. In taking time to do so, it's about learning more about the candidates and how their previous and current work may translate to something larger and greater for the collective. We recently s

While the current political landscape has a number of people in a challenging situation on the national level, there's a saying coined by the late (and former) US House of Representatives Speaker Tip O'Neill. "All politics is local". When it comes within the state of Georgia, there are a number of bills on the state floor up for debate. In this case, there are a few bills which potentially can help protect voters' rights and access along with civil rights protections (if pas

100 years ago, noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson came up with an idea which started off small, but has a big and lasting impact. What begins as a day grows into a week and evolves into a month, Black History Month. With a focus on highlighting the impact of Black and Brown people within the US and across the globe, it's a reminder that said history is truly history and should not be omitted or ignored. When you consider the things that many take for granted (i.e. the c