While hosting the SIAC College Basketball Tournament, Hot 107.9’s REEC took part in several community events including a Real Men Read Event in Birmingham’s Robinson Elementary School. This event was a great way to bridge the gap between the boys at the school and men of the community and public eye. Participants also included the Chief Of […]
GABEO’S 45TH Annual Winter Conference “Where Do We Go From Here” (CHAOS OR COMMUNITY….DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.) February 27– March 1, 2015 Hosts: The City of Douglasville 6700 Church Street Douglasville, GA 30134 678-715-6094 GABEO (Georgia Association of Elected Black Officials) is focusing its winter conference on explosive and relevant topics such […]
By Diane Larche’ Celebrating Our Heritage, Our History: Saluting African Americans in the Arts is the theme of the annual Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Heritage Dinner set for Thursday, February 26 at the Georgia World Congress Center, 7 p.m. in the Thomas Murphy Ballroom. Hosted by Actor Comedian Chris Tucker and Fox TV News Anchor […]
This Year’s Measles Outbreak Underscores the Importance of Making Sure Children Receive All of Their Vaccinations February 22-28th is Georgia Preteen and Teen Vaccine Awareness Week. It’s a reminder that all children between the ages of 10 and 18 must adhere to the provisions of Georgia Department of Public Health Rule 511-2-2. Newly implemented in […]
WHAT: Historic Summit of Iconic and Emerging Civil Rights Leaders WHEN: Sunday, February 15, 2015 – 6:00pm ET WHERE: Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2174 M.L. King, Jr. Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 WHY: To establish a new, modern and relevant national organization to address burgeoning civil and human rights challenges facing this generation. […]
Spread the word about HIV and AIDS in our community. And mark February 7th as National Black HIV/ AIDS Awareness Day. Blacks represent 12 percent of the U.S. population, yet account for nearly half of new HIV infections. Health officials urge more frequent testing for everyone especially pregnant women. Dale Harrison with the Leon County […]
By Mary-Pat Hector “Phat,” “Chubby,” “Thick,” “Plus Size,” these are words that were indirectly written on my forehead from the day I started grade school. These names not only haunted me as a young girl, constantly engrained in my memories as they sometimes even haunt me presently. Being considered over weight in a size 2 […]
What better way to support children and families from undeserved communities, than dancing and laughing your Valentine’s Night away? Russell Management Resident Services, Inc. is proud to host our 2nd annual “A Valentine’s Night to Remember” Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 8pm -12pm at the Loft at Castleberry Hill, located at 170 […]
Initiative focuses on ending the HIV epidemic in metro Atlanta The Atlanta Area Outreach Initiative (AAOI) will be hosting its 16th year with an event that will prove to have a significant and lasting impact on the HIV epidemic within the Metropolitan Atlanta Area. The AAOI event will focus on getting individuals who are not […]
For many years, 25 year old Jasmine Robinson’s BIG heart has moved her to volunteer countless hours with events for breast cancer and AIDS. She also regularly volunteers at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Twice a year, for the past three years, Jasmine donates her time and money to fill 40 to 50 backpacks with […]
It happened to Oprah, it happened to Ellen, it happened to Monique, and it happened to 42,000,000 other reported survivors in the United States. Child sexual abuse is an epidemic affecting 1 in 4 girls, 1 in 6 boys — and only 1 in 10 ever tell. 93% of children are abused by someone they […]
