Gwinnett County passes law protecting LGBTQ+ people from discrimination
There are new protections for members of the LGBTQ+ community in Gwinnett County.
Special education graduation exclusion: Cobb County Schools apologizes
Outrage and an apology at Thursday night's Cobb County School Board meeting.
Remembering Hattie B. Dorsey: Atlanta civil rights, equitable housing leader
Atlanta is mourning the passing of civil rights activist and community development leader Hattie B. Dorsey
Tech company with 'whites only' job ad settles discrimination claims
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Blind customer kicked out of restaurant over guide dog; video goes viral
A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.
Maryland parents must accept LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, appeals court decides
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.
Gwinnett County's first Black-owned pilot school to open soon
Gwinnett County Airport's Briscoe Field is set to welcome a groundbreaking addition: Lookup Flight Academy, LLC, the first Black-owned pilot school in the area.
Solidarity at ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ in Cobb County
Community members came together for Cobb County’s third annual "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" event on Saturday morning.
Dallas pastor Frederick Haynes resigns from Rainbow PUSH Coalition 3 months after being sworn in
Dallas pastor Rev. Frederick Haynes III abruptly announced he is stepping down from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition after less than three months on the job.
Sir Maejor Page trial: Ex-BLM leader accused of profiting from Atlanta-area chapter
The federal trial of Tyree Conyers-Page, also known as Sir Maejor Page, got underway this week in Toledo, Ohio.
Clark Atlanta University students push for more diverse bone marrow donors
A group of students at Clark Atlanta University are working to overcome a racial disparity in the number of bone marrow and stem cell transplant donors by getting their fellow students to become donors.
Athens bookshop sues Gwinnett County sheriff over jail mail policy
An Athens bookstore is suing the Gwinnett County sheriff, calling the county jail’s mail policy for inmates a violation of civil rights.
The Atlanta Student Movement: Historic markers commemorate 60-year legacy
More than 60 years later, historical markers went up commemorating the work of the Atlanta Student Movement.
Atlanta Municipal Market to make hard changes amid financial struggles
Change is coming to Atlanta's Municipal Curb Market.
Gullah-Geechee lawsuit: Judge dismisses suit by former Georgia slaves over technicality
A Georgia judge has thrown out a lawsuit accusing local officials of race discrimination when they approved zoning changes on Sapelo Island.
Metro Atlanta's female farming community is growing
Though, in the US, farming is a male-dominated field, there are organizations that aim to bring more people with limited resources--especially rural minority women-- into the fold.
North Face offers discount for customers who take 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion' course
The North Face offers a discount to customers if they take the hour-long course and agree to take part in racial justice activism.
Women’s History Month 2024 celebrates advocates for ‘equity, diversity and inclusion’
Women's History Month is a time to honor the women who have made important sacrifices and contributions to society in both the past and present.
Texas CROWN Act: Barbers Hill ISD student loses hair ban dispute
Texas’s CROWN Act does not apply to hair length, a judge determined Thursday, ruling in favor of the Barbers Hill Independent School District.
CROWN Act: Where national efforts for legislation stand
The CROWN Act is at the center of a trial involving Darryl George, a Black high school student, and a Texas school district over his hairstyle, which led to his suspension from school.