Georgia has one of the worst maternal mortality rates in the country, according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics: Black women are twice as likely to die from pregnancy than a white woman. Systemic barriers to health care access and social marginalization are just some of the reasons public health experts cite […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Culture, Politics & Policy
WCLK Radio Cuts Puts Atlanta’s Jazz Culture and HBCU Media Training at Risk
Atlanta’s iconic jazz station, Jazz 91.9 WCLK, is fighting to survive. For more than 50 years, the Clark Atlanta University–owned station has been more than a place to hear jazz: it has been a cultural anchor for Black Atlanta and a training ground for generations of AUC students to break into the media industry. But […]
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The HBCU Students Staying on Campus During the Holidays — And Loving It
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Xavier University alumna Destinee Kerr remembers being a broke freshman, barely scraping by to pay a phone bill and her out-of-state tuition. She dreamed of attending the Bayou Classic, an annual Thanksgiving weekend event and football game in New Orleans. While Kerr always wanted to go, she could never afford it, let […]
Posted inCapital B Atlanta, Community, Culture, Higher Education
Clark Atlanta University Homecoming 2025 Guide: Events, Celebrations, and More
Alumni and students alike will be celebrating culture and community at Clark Atlanta University this week as homecoming 2025 kicks off. Events scheduled for Oct. 19-25 are sure to be full of fun and fellowship in the West End. This is your official event lineup to celebrate Panther pride! MONDAY State of the University and […]
Posted inHigher Education, Public Safety
HBCUs Were on Lockdown After Terrorist Threats
Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country were on lockdown Thursday after a series of “terrorist threats.” Early Thursday morning, Hampton University and Virginia State University said they received terrorist threats. Later, the list grew as Alabama State University, Clark Atlanta University, Southern University in Louisiana, and Bethune-Cookman in Florida reported threats. Spelman […]
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CultureCon at Clark Atlanta Shines Light on HBCU Education and Community
Against a backdrop of vibrant greens and blues, hundreds of HBCU students clad in cropped denims, bolded letterman jackets, and trendy telfars flooded Clark Atlanta University’s campus for the inaugural CultureCon on Campus student conference. The student-centered event is under the umbrella of CultureCon, a conference that fosters community and connection for Black creatives and […]
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Residential Segregation in Metro Atlanta is Declining
Top of the morning! Happy weekend eve! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what’s up in Atlanta today: A Georgia State University study found that metro Atlanta’s residential segregation is on the decline. While neighborhoods, especially […]
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Atlanta Police May Soon Work Off-Duty At Adult Entertainment Clubs
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: The Atlanta Police Department is considering allowing its officers to work off-duty for the city’s infamous adult entertainment industry for the […]
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Live in DeKalb County? You May Have a New Polling Location
Top of the morning! Here is Your AM Rundown, with news updates in 400 words or less. Get caught up on headlines and other developments you might’ve missed. Here’s what to know for today: Georgia’s midterm primary election is next Tuesday, and DeKalb County officials are reminding residents to check their polling locations before arrival. […]
