February 19, 2015

Tuskegee Airmen Atlanta Chapter… perspectives on history

Tuskegee Airmen Atlanta Chapter…
perspectives on history

By Beth Volpert Johansen

Dr. Carter Woodson (1875-1950), the father of Negro History Week – which later became Black History Month-provided a legacy of learning through the observance of history in context. He is quoted as saying, “What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious prejudice.”

City of Duluth to launch Community Stages program at Red Clay Music Foundry

City of Duluth to launch Community Stages program at Red Clay Music Foundry
Program allows local organizations to utilize the historic theatre for events, fundraisers, and gatherings, all with a live music twist

Eddie Owen Presents (EOP) and the City of Duluth proudly announce their latest partnership – the Community Stages program at Red Clay Music Foundry (formerly Red Clay Theatre).

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children needs your help

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children needs your help

As part of an ongoing search, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public’s help to identify a deceased boy found in Decatur, Georgia on Feb. 26, 1999. He has been left without a name for nearly 16 years.

Ship’s serviceman Seaman Michandra Stanley from Lawrenceville, Ga., serves aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)

Ship’s serviceman Seaman Michandra Stanley from Lawrenceville, Ga., serves aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)

GULF OF ADEN – Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Michandra Stanley, a native of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class (SW) Dericka Featherstone, a native of Newark, N.J., practice pipe patching during a general quarters drill aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).

Denny’s ribbon cutting

Denny’s ribbon cutting

Denny’s celebrates the opening of new diner in Snellville with an official ribbon cutting ceremony.