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February is not only time to learn about black history, it’s a time to learn about your own personal family history.  Clayton County Library system invites you to bring your family names to research. Use your laptop or one of our computers. This is a hands-on workshop! You might want to bring a flash drive […]

Calling all Teens 12-18!!! The Clayton County Library System would like for you to participate in this year’s Teen “Video Oratorical Contest.” We are looking for the best and the brightest  orators, public speakers, essayist, thinkers, and leaders of the next generation.  We want you to send us your video delivering your original speech on […]

Jonesboro, GA — Teens are encouraged to participate in our ‘I AM THE DREAM’ video essay contest! We are looking for the best and the brightest orators, public speakers, essayist, thinkers, and leaders of the next generation. The winner will receive an amazing prize package from the library. We are offering many more programs that […]

Georgia State Senator Vincent Fort is inviting everyone to discuss Police Reform Legislation he’s introducing this legislative Session. Topping the list is a requirement for all law enforcement officers to wear body cameras. He also wants to change No Knock Warrants, the Stand Your Ground Law and Grand Jury Procedures. Senator Fort announced his plans […]

Fathers here’s another chance to spoil your little princesses! Bring her to Stephenson High School’s “Father-Daughter” Gala, Saturday, February 21, 2015. Studies show fathers have a profound impact on their daughters emotional development, so don’t miss important opportunities to show her how a real man should treat her. So many issues can evolve around a […]

It’s a New Year – and now is a good time to improve your lifestyle habits for a New You! Join compassionate nurses for their “New Year, New You” event. They’ll have health experts available with health screenings and to help you come up with a healthy eating plan. They’ll also have information about getting […]

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Each year, 300,000 children, some as young as 12 are at risk of being prostituted. Find out what you can do to fight this. Join Spelman College, The Center for Civil and Human Rights, and Ebenezer Baptist Church for the “Arise, Awake and Act Against Human Trafficking” Conference on […]

As a form of peaceful protest, Run for Justice embarked on a 540+ mile run from Atlanta, Georgia to Ferguson, Missouri in November 2014 over 20 days. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday, they are hosting a unity run January 18 at noon alongside the Atlanta Beltline. Participants will gather near the intersection of […]

This year’s King Holiday seems to come with a more urgent purpose.  This year marks the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the monumental piece of legislation that was signed to ensure everyone’s right to vote. Yet, many people are concerned about its enforceability after the US Supreme Court’s […]

The Heating Energy Assistance Team (HEAT) – This is offered to all families and individuals throughout Georgia. The HEAT energy assistance program is currently being administered by the Georgia Department of Human Resources statewide through Community Action Agencies as well as the Salvation Army. Phone number 678-406-0212   Georgia Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program […]

The People’s “State of the State” Help encourage our legislators to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by joining Atlanta Jobs with Justice, Monday, January 12th at 10 am. It’s the first day of the legislative session and let our lawmakers know we want laws passed that will improve the quality of life […]

Radio One Atlanta cares about the community and is working towards change. We have partnerned with the organizations below as we work to change our community. Click the links below to see how you can get involved. Atlanta NAACP Rev. R.L. White – President Richard Rose – President-elect Mary Ross – Interim Executive Director 100 Edgewood Avenue 10th Floor […]