The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium, also known as Southern Black Girls, showcases Black girls and women in the South and how they change the world daily. Anchored by four Black Women Executive Directors, ...

Black History Month is a time to honor and reflect on the remarkable achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout American history. From its origins as “Negro History Week,” envisioned by Carter G. Woodson in ...

By Michelle Sy-Savane, scholarships associate Origin of Black History Month:Carter G. Woodson, the “father of Black history,” first set out in 1926 to designate a time to promote and educate people about Black history and ...

By Nikonie Brown, content and social media associate The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta recently launched a five-year strategic plan, TogetherATL, which encompasses our efforts to drive equity across the region. Our internal team, along with ...

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting a few Black-founded and led nonprofit organizations that are making a difference and impact every day. The final organization in our series is Jared’s Heart of Success. ...

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting a few Black-founded and led nonprofit organizations that are making a difference and impact every day. The second organization in our series is Family Within Us. About ...

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting a few Black-founded and led nonprofit organizations that are making a difference and impact every day. The first organization in our series is Dance Canvas. Dance Canvas ...

One definition of a hero is a person who, in the face of danger, combats adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage or strength [Wikipedia]. A hero is also defined as someone who has done something brave, ...

by Nikonie Brown, marketing administrative assistant While black history is important to me year-round, I like to spend extra time in February watching movies and documentaries or reading books about prominent figures in black history. ...