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The moment that millions around the country have been waiting for took place Thursday at the Democratic National Convention as Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for the presidency. Watch her full acceptance speech below.

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New Book Release: Nat Turner, Black Prophet: A Visionary History By Anthony E. Kaye

Nat Turner, Black Prophet: A Visionary History by Anthony E. Kaye, a bold reinterpretation of the causes and legacy of Nat Turner's rebellion―and the new definitive account.

In August 1831, a group of enslaved people in Southampton County, Virginia, rose up to fight for their freedom. They attacked the plantations on which their enslavers lived and attempted to march on the county seat of Jerusalem, from which they planned to launch an uprising across the South. After the rebellion was suppressed, well over a hundred people, Black and white, lay dead or were hanged. As news of the revolt spread, it became apparent that it was the idea of a single man: Nat Turner. An enslaved preacher, he was as enigmatic as he was brilliant. He was also something more―a prophet, one who claimed to have received visions from the Spirit urging him to act.

Nat Turner, Black Prophet is the fullest recounting to date of Turner’s uprising, and the first that refuses to tame or overlook his divine visions. Instead, it takes those visions seriously, tracing their emergence from the world of nineteenth-century Methodism, with its revivals, camp meetings, interracial churches, and Black preachers. The rebellion and its aftermath would hasten the end of this world, as Southern states further restricted the personal freedoms of the enslaved, even as the ongoing threat of revolt shaped the country’s politics. With this work of narrative history, the late historian Anthony E. Kaye and his collaborator Gregory P. Downs have given us a new understanding of one of the nineteenth century's most decisive events.

Check out the book on Amazon by clicking here: Nat Turner, Black Prophet: A Visionary History On Amazon

WATCH: Michelle Obama full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention

Watch Michelle Obama's 21 minute banger of a speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

WATCH: Former President Barack Obama's full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention

WATCH: Former President Barack Obama's full 35 minute speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Watch the 2024 Democratic National Convention: Day 2 Livestream without the babbling political pundits and commercials

Watch Day Two of the DNC Convention without all of the political pundits babbling and commercial interruptions. Day two will feature speakers President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama,The Honorable Malcolm Kenyatta: Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, The Honorable Chuck Schumer, The Honorable Bernie Sanders, Angela Alsobrooks, and many more.

Watch the 2024 Democratic National Convention: Day 1 Livestream

Watch Day One of the DNC Convention which will feature speakers President Joe Biden, The Honorable Maxine Waters, Derrick Johnson President & CEO of the NAACP, Melanie L. Campbell President & CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, The Honorable Lauren Underwood, The Honorable Joyce Beatty, The Honorable Karen Bass, The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Honorable James E. Clyburn, The Honorable Reverend Raphael G. Warnock, and many more.

NAREB Applauds Vice President Harris's Plan to Revive Housing Industry and Make Homes More Affordable

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) applauded Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to lower housing costs by providing incentives to builders to construct three million new units, offering $25,000 in downpayment support for first-time homebuyers and creating a $40 billion fund for local governments to build housing.

“NAREB enthusiastically supports the Vice President’s housing plan,” said Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, NAREB’s President. “NAREB recognizes that the lack of sufficient housing inventory is a major reason for the high prices preventing Black families and other consumers from purchasing a home. This is a tremendous plan that will help families across America.”

Harris, the presumed Democratic presidential nominee, announced the plan today. It would provide tax incentives to homebuilders for constructing “starter houses” geared to first-time buyers and affordable rental housing. If she is elected, Congress will need to approve many of the provisions. Harris is also calling for legislation to crack down on companies contributing to surging rent prices and to remove tax benefits for major investors who acquire large numbers of single-family homes.

Dr. Rose asserted that Vice President Harris is on target with her plan, noting that housing demand outpaces new home construction by roughly 100,000 units annually, creating the largest housing shortfall in nearly half a century. The inadequate supply of new homes contributes to the growing housing affordability crisis.

“This proposal demonstrates that Vice President Harris understands the plight of middle-class families in America, and she has innovative answers to their housing challenges,” Dr. Rose said, recalling that NAREB researchers previously identified the lack of inventory and investor home purchases as making it more difficult for families to purchase homes.

NAREB’s 2023 State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report declared an enormous need to increase the affordable housing stock and called on the government to reform the nation’s housing finance system by requiring a restructured Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to form partnerships with large financial institutions via special purpose credit programs. SHIBA estimated that an efficient housing rehabilitation program financed by the Housing Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) could save 107,000 homes annually.

Dr. Rose also welcomed a crackdown on investor-purchased single-family homes.

The SHIBA report said investor home purchases accelerated during the 2020-2021 pandemic. By the first quarter of 2022, investor purchases of single-family homes peaked at 28% of market share. As of the first quarter of 2023, investors accounted for about 27% of single-family home purchases.
“Investor home purchases negatively impact the affordability and supply of homes for sale, particularly for lower-income households,” Dr. Rose said. “Investors outbid typical homebuyers and pay cash for houses and not perform inspections or appraisals. Many investor-owned single-family homes are transformed into rental housing, removing it from the owner-occupied stock.”

Dr. Rose said the Harris plan can spur a new era in homeownership for all Americans.

“This plan is the kind of jolt that the housing industry has needed,” said Dr. Rose. “This is how we create a more equitable America.”
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For print or broadcast interviews with NAREB President Courtney Johnson Rose, contact Michael Frisby at Mike@frisbyassociates.com or 202-625-4328.)

ABOUT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS

NAREB was formed in 1947 to secure equal housing opportunities regardless of race, creed, or color. NAREB has advocated for legislation and supported or instigated legal challenges that ensure fair housing, sustainable homeownership, and access to credit for Black Americans. Simultaneously, NAREB advocates for and promotes access to business opportunities for Black real estate professionals in each real estate discipline. From the past to the present, NAREB remains an association that is proud of its history, dedicated to its chosen struggle, and unrelenting in its pursuit of the REALTIST®’s mission/vision embedded goal, “Democracy in Housing.”

Watch The Documentary 'Daughters' Now On Netflix

Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C. jail.

For most of the daughters, the dance will be the only time they will be able to touch or hug their fathers during sentences, some of which are as long as 20 years.

Daughters is a feature documentary co-directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, with cinematography by Michael Cambio Fernandez, edit by Troy Lewis and Adelina Bichis and music by Kelsey Lu, now available globally on Netflix.

A result of an eight-year documentary journey, the film inhabits the lives of these young girls, leaving the audience to witness firsthand the rippling effects of their fathers’ absence, as well as the love their fathers have for them. What unfolds is an intimate, healing portrait of a generation of youth bearing the weight of mass incarceration, while still showing what is possible. In-person visitation for these families has been systematically shut down across the U.S. since 2014. The only way to connect with incarcerated family members is through costly video calls, creating barriers for families to stay connected while video-conferencing companies profit.

Through Co-Director Angela Patton, we had one-of-a-kind access to incarcerated fathers going through intensive therapy as a part of the 12-week Date With Dad program in a D.C. jail. Counter to the systematic practices that oppress family bonds, the goal of the program is to strengthen relationships with daughters and other essential life skills for a successful and lasting reintegration into communities after incarceration. By the end of the 12 weeks, we see the fathers prepared as they step into a life-changing dance with their daughters.

While Angela captured and honed the program, Co-Director Natalie Rae delved deeper with the girls and moms, getting to know them and hearing firsthand their stories and the ripple effects on their lives over the course of five years.

The film made its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and took home two awards: Festival Favorite and Audience Choice: U.S. Documentary Competition.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Deserves Honor at DNC in Chicago for Being 'A Warrior for Democracy'

Bankole Thompson, one of the nation’s preeminent journalists and a standard-bearer for economic justice, says civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., the president and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, has been a major force to reckon with in making America a more perfect union and for championing the democratic ideals of freedom and equality, and as such the international statesman should be honored for his contributions at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, taking place Aug. 19- 22 in Chicago. Vice President Kamala Harris will officially accept the Democratic nomination for president at the convention becoming the first Black woman to reach such political height.

Thompson, a leading public opinion shaper, who serves on the National Board of Directors of the historic Atlanta-based Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the signature civil rights organization founded by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was its first president, said Jackson’s groundbreaking campaigns for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988, represented a powerful and transformational moment because it gave Blacks and other disenfranchised groups a meaningful voice inside the Democratic Party.

"Not only did Rev. Jackson's campaigns register new voters, but it laid the groundwork for a progressive voting bloc in Democratic politics. His candidacy for president coming more than a decade after another daring trailblazer Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm became the first Black person to make a serious run for the presidency sent shockwaves across the entire resistant spectrum of Democratic politics that it was not going to be business as usual. He changed the composition of the Democratic electorate and enhanced the role of Black people in national Democratic politics," Thompson said. "For this reason alone, the Democratic National Convention should pause and pay meaningful tributes to Rev. Jackson for his 50 years of political advocacy and civil rights leadership in the nation and around the world."

Thompson is the dean of The PuLSE Institute, an independent and non-partisan anti-poverty think tank headquartered in Detroit, which was founded several years ago based on his influential work on race, democracy and poverty. The institute has a National Advisory Board, made up of national and international luminaries who collectively bring more than a century of anti-poverty work to an organization that is championing equitable policies.

He is a twice-a-week opinion columnist at The Detroit News, where his column on the presidency, public leadership, social and economic issues appears on Mondays and Thursdays in the newspaper. He is considered the premier Black opinion journalist in the battleground state of Michigan and is known for pushing the envelope and holding the powerful accountable.

He is the former longtime editor and intellectual voice of the Michigan Chronicle, the state’s African American newspaper. He was one of the first Black journalists in the nation to conduct a series of exclusive sit-down interviews with former President Barack Obama during the groundbreaking 2008 presidential campaign. He wrote a pair of books on the Obama presidency.

He also served as a special correspondent and analyst for Inter Press Service (IPS) North America Bureau at the United Nations in New York, doing analyses on cutting-edge global issues affecting marginalized communities as well as contributed columns for The Guardian the noted British newspaper.

In 2020, he publicly advocated for a racially diverse national ticket during the Democratic presidential campaign, and was invited by CNN anchor and chief national correspondent John King to respond to the historic selection of Vice President Kamala Harris as then candidate Joe Biden’s running mate. Thompson wrote a searing column taking Biden to task and insisting that a Black person must be on the ticket as the future president was nearing the VP selection, a piece which King described as a harsh take on Biden.

"The elevation of Kamala Harris to the pinnacle of American politics that is set to take place in Chicago next week would not have happened without the role that Rev. Jackson played in expanding the table of equity in Democratic politics and putting the liberal establishment on notice that there needs to be more room in the inn for Blacks. His electrifying presidential campaigns went unmatched for decades until the historic candidacy of former President Barack Obama in 2008," Thompson said. "It is important for us to give our heroes and giants flowers while they are still with us. Rev. Jackson, a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, has long cemented his place in the pantheon of American and global history."

Thompson has had an up close view of Rev. Jackson for two decades covering and writing about the impact of his work.

The civil rights leader has great admiration for the nationally acclaimed Detroit journalist, and he would always reach out to Thompson whenever he was in the Motor City for on-the-record and off-the-record conversations about the issues.

For example, on the eve of the funeral of the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in 2018, in Detroit, Rev. Jackson, invited Thompson to ride together with him to lunch at Beans & Cornbread, a local soul food restaurant where they reflected on the contributions of Franklin to the civil rights movement.

In 2016, barely two weeks after Donald Trump was elected president, Thompson and Rev. Jackson sat down for a public conversation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVwnSR1q5IY&t=207s) at the Rackham Auditorium on the campus of the University of Michigan to discuss Rev. Jackson's five decades of civil rights leadership including his take on the economic, political and social justice movement.

On January 15, 2018, Rev. Jackson and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition honored Thompson with the "Let Freedom Ring Journalism Award," to mark the 50th anniversary death of Dr. King. Rev. Jackson personally presented the award to Thompson on stage recognizing his contributions as a voice of conscience and courage in the media and for serving as a force for economic justice in the tradition of Dr. King.

"As Democratic delegates, activists, policy makers converge in Chicago for the convention, they should remember that important foundations were laid to arrive at this point in our long walk to freedom. Those foundations were laid by Congresswoman Chisholm and Rev. Jackson during a period in history when it was perceived to be impossible that any Black person could knock on the doors of resistance and open it with so much audacity," Thompson said. "That is why we must never forget the history of those who fought against exclusionary politics and it should be told for generations to come."

Thompson who is known for speaking truth to power accepted the invitation of one of his mentors and top Dr. King lieutenant, Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr., to join the SCLC National Board in August of 2023. LaFayette, who is currently the chairman of SCLC, initiated the historic civil rights campaigns in Selma, the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement, and was a co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, has long followed Thompson's work and once described the journalist as a “remarkable person with many talents and powerful passion.”

Dr. LaFayette recruited Rev. Jackson to run the Chicago operation of SCLC during the civil rights movement.

"In his life’s work, he has reinforced that no matter who we are or where we come from, we have so much more in common than what separates us. The — the point is that if we as a society are to come together, to work together, to fight together in common cause for the freedom, rights, and justice of all people, we must make our communities stronger. We must build a stronger nation. And, as a result, we will have a stronger democracy and a stronger world," Vice President Harris said in a tribute to Rev. Jackson in Chicago last year when he officially stepped down as leader of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. "And it is with this understanding, this vision to see what can be unburdened by what has been, that Rev has dedicated his life to building that coalition, from Washington, D.C., to California; from the Mississippi Delta to Appalachia; from South Africa to the South Side of Chicago. He has and continues to bring together people of all backgrounds: Black Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans, farmers, LGBTQ+ Americans, Native Americans, women, labor union members, people with disabilities, our young leaders, and people around the world. That has been the work of Reverend Jesse Jackson."

Harris added, "And early on — just think about it. Early on, he even had the audacity to name this coalition the National Rainbow Coalition. (Applause.) Think about that. He defined the rainbow. He was one of the first to define the rainbow."

Bankole Thompson and Rev. Jesse Jackson

About Bankole Thompson's Latest Work- Fiery Conscience

Bankole Thompson’s latest book, Fiery Conscience, which documents his years of speaking truth to power was launched last October at Dillard University in New Orleans at one of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The book which was reviewed in Forbes magazine earlier this year, was also listed in the Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York. At the Schomburg, the world’s leading repository on the global Black experience, Thompson’s book is a reference for future scholars, students and individuals looking to engage issues dealing with Black existence in the modern era and for posterity.

Janis F. Kearney, who served as the first presidential diarist in the history of the White House under President Bill Clinton, and a former fellow at Harvard University’s W.E.B. DuBois Institute, wrote the book’s epilogue.

“It is gratifying for a native of the Arkansas Delta region and child of cotton sharecroppers to know that we still have a social commentator and leader who remains an unapologetic advocate for the poor and downtrodden. While American politics is oftentimes a murky, messy undertaking; the practical, realistic, yet hopeful Bankole Thompson knows that good politics can mean social and economic change for the masses. And, that good politics can result in policies, laws and civil actions that make life better for the least of us and addresses the dignity of all—including America’s poorest,” Kearney wrote. “But, good politics doesn’t just happen. It needs advocacy and fiery voices like Bankole Thompson’s. Voices that worry the lawmakers at night, that remain, like ‘earworms’ in their subconscious as they make and act on decisions that are crucial and life-changing for everyday Americans.”

Reverend Leonard L. Hamlin Sr., the Canon Missioner and Minister of Equity and Inclusion at the Washington National Cathedral is among those praising the book.

“The problems of our past are not resolved by turning a blind-eye, or by commitment to silence. Bankole Thompson’s needed witness displayed a courage and faith that inspires us to move beyond complacency and into prophetic action. His ‘Impactful Journalism’ has raised the uncomfortable questions and exposed circumstances that were in need of transformation,” Hamlin wrote in his endorsement of the book. “It is a must read for those who have a concern for where we have been but more importantly for where we are headed as a community. By reading this work I was inspired to remember the words of Maya Angelou that stated, ‘You can’t really know where you are going until you know where you have been.’”

Ron Fournier, who served as White House correspondent, and Washington bureau chief for the Associated Press, during which he covered three presidential administrations including Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama praised Fiery Conscience as a “timely tome,” while calling Thompson, “the soul of Detroit” who is “prodding his readers to heed the fierce urgency of now.”

Sister Simone Campbell, the leading anti-poverty and racial justice champion in the modern American Catholic Church, who received the 2022 Presidential Medal of Freedom, has followed Thompson’s work over the years.

“In the midst of these turbulent times in our nation, we need Fiery Conscience more than ever. We are all called to speak out for the sake of truth and struggle together across divides to realize a justice that includes all. Bankole Thompson does just that and his witness can nourish our spirits,” Sister Campbell wrote in her endorsement of the book.

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NAACP president: Georgia 'infringing on the right of voters' to participate in election

The NAACP is calling on the Department of Justice to open an investigation into Georgia's online voter registration removal portal. President and CEO of the NAACP Derrick Johnson joins MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell to explain more.

The Teamsters National Black Caucus (“TNBC) Executive Board Endorses Kamala Harris for President

The Teamsters National Black Caucus (“TNBC”) Executive Board has endorsed Kamala Harris for President. Read Their endorsement below:

The Teamsters National Blac... by George L. Cook III

BlackVotes.net Launches to Amplify Black Votes & Black Voices in Politics

BlackVotes.net Founder Sharifah Hardie

In a significant stride towards political empowerment and representation, Sharifah Hardie proudly announces the launch or BlackVotes.net. This groundbreaking platform is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black politicians and inspiring greater participation from the Black community in the political process.

Honoring a Legacy and Addressing a Critical Need:

The ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment in 1870 marked a pivotal moment in American history, granting African Americans the right to vote and setting the stage for increased political engagement. Since then, African Americans have played a crucial role in shaping political progress, both as voters and as elected officials.

Yet, despite this rich legacy, Black individuals remain underrepresented in elected offices, courts, and political arenas across the nation. BlackVotes.net aims to address this disparity by providing a platform to spotlight Black politicians, encourage civic involvement, and foster political leadership within the Black community.

Key Features of BlackVotes.net:

Highlighting Black Politicians: The platform showcases a diverse range of Black political leaders, providing visibility and support to those making significant contributions in various political roles.

Encouraging Political Participation: BlackVotes.net offers resources and information on how individuals can get involved in the political process, including how to run for office and make a tangible impact.

Community Engagement: Visitors to the site can suggest Black politicians to support and actively participate in amplifying the voices of those working to drive change.

A Call to Action:

BlackVotes.net invites everyone to join in this critical effort to enhance Black representation in politics. By supporting Black politicians and becoming actively involved in the political process, individuals can help ensure that diverse perspectives and voices are represented in decision-making processes that affect all aspects of society.

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Support Black Politicians: Visit BlackVotes.net to learn about and support Black political leaders making a difference in their communities.

Engage with the Platform: Explore resources on how to run for political office, suggest additional Black politicians for support, and discover ways to contribute to the political landscape.

Spread the Word: Share the mission of BlackVotes.net with your networks to build awareness and encourage more people to get involved in shaping the future of politics.

Visit BlackVotes.net today to be part of this transformative movement and help pave the way for greater representation and impact in American politics.

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NAACP Applauds Senate Reintroduction of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

This week, a group of Senators, led by New Jersey's Cory Booker, reintroduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act for consideration by the nation's highest legislative body. The Senate reintroduction comes shortly after the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee had reintroduced the bill in Congress in May of this year. If passed, the legislation would take significant steps to hold police accountable by ending qualified immunity, limiting the transfer of equipment used on battlefields from the Pentagon to local police departments, enhancing transparency to increase accountability, and more.

Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP shared the following message:

"The NAACP has been a fervent supporter of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act since its introduction. It is disgraceful that the Black community continues to suffer unjust violence and trauma due to inaction on these necessary reforms. The sad reality is that many Black Americans both before, and after the tragic death of George Floyd have lost their lives due to an inherently racist system of policing that is long-overdue for change. We applaud the leaders who continue to push to pass the accountability measures to champion community policing and ensure that all Americans are truly protected and served. Any who stand in opposition of this legislation are sending a clear message to Black voters that they do not value our lives. Enough is enough. Pick up the pen and pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act."

Black people are 2.9x more likely to be killed by police than white people. Only one year after the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, 229 Black Americans lost their lives at the hands of police. This year, police have killed over 150 Black people, including the most recent death of Sonya Massey.

Jordan Chiles Situation: USA Gymnastics has submitted evidence that protest was filed in time.

One day after the International Olympic Committee ruled Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles must return her medal, USA Gymnastics says it has submitted video evidence that shows coach Cecile Landi requesting to file an inquiry on Chiles' behalf within the allowed one-minute window. Read their statement below:

USA Gymnastics has submitted additional evidence to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. pic.twitter.com/GOKymbAtcq

— USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) August 11, 2024

Andrew Jacked wins 2024 Texas Pro

Chinedu Andrew Obiekea BKA Andrew Jacked has won the 2024 Texas Pro for the third consecutive time. With his threepeat he qualified for the Olympia.

Open Bodybuilding Results:

Winner — Andrew Jacked

Second Place — Jordan Hutchinson

Third Place — Nathan Epler

Fourth Place — Lewis Breed

Fifth Place — Felix Norman

August 24: Run With Maud Virtual 5K Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Ahmaud Arbery

On August 24, 2024, Ahmaud Arbery Foundation (AAF), in partnership with Atlanta Track Club, will host the virtual Run With Maud 5K race to honor the legacy of Ahmaud Arbery. He was tragically murdered while running in Brunswick, GA. Participants are encouraged to join the event virtually and can also team up with others in their cities to create their very own meet-ups.

In 2023, Atlanta Track Club hosted the first Run with Maud 5K. The event saw 1,200 runners and walkers hit the streets of Atlanta, along with 2,000 virtual participants from nine countries. The event successfully raised over $200,000 for the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation.

"Nothing will ever make up for losing Maud, who lost his life while running to ease his mind," said Wanda Cooper-Jones, his mother and founder of the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation. "But if his death can help us find ways to create safe spaces where Black boys can run freely without fear to improve their mental and physical well-being, his legacy will live on."

AAF plans to host a post-run meet-up with Wanda Cooper Jones and special guest, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lee + White (929 Lee Street SW, 1070 White St SW #1000, Atlanta, GA 30310). 

AAF has granted academic scholarships to eligible students at Brunswick High School for the past three years. Additionally, the Foundation organized its inaugural Youth Experience this summer.

Registrants can sign up for the virtual event for $20 and have the choice to buy a commemorative "Run with Maud" t-shirt for an extra $25. All proceeds go to support the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation. T-shirts will be shipped to registrants, with those who register by August 15 will receive theirs before the event.

"Atlanta Track Club is proud to have organized the first Run with Maud 5K last year, and the city of Atlanta was proud to host it," said Rich Kenah, CEO of Atlanta Track Club. "But going fully virtual is the best way we know to allow runners and walkers from around the world to join hands to show their commitment to make running safe for everyone."

For more information on Ahmaud Arbery Foundation please visit the website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Watch Kamala Harris speech at campaign event in Arizona 08/09/2024

Watch Vice President Kamala Harris give a speech at a campaign a rally in Arizona on Friday 08/09/2024 as part of their tour of electoral battleground tour.

African-American Credit Union Coalition Georgia United Credit Union Foundation Announce HBCU Scholarship

The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) and the Georgia United Credit Union Foundation are proud to announce the Dr. James Williams HBCU Scholarship, honoring Georgia United’s first African American board member. This initiative aims to support the academic pursuits of students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by providing two $2,500 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.

“Georgia United Credit Union Foundation is committed to supporting schools, education and financial education, so partnering with AACUC to establish a new scholarship program to help create a pathway of success for students pursuing higher education at an HBCU has a long been a dream of ours,” said Debbie Smith, President of the Georgia United Foundation. “Naming the scholarship after our beloved board director Dr. James Williams makes this venture even more meaningful. Dr. James Williams is an exceptional man, and we look forward to recognizing an exceptional student with this scholarship.”

Dr. James Williams, the namesake of the scholarship, has had a distinguished career in education, serving as the former Deputy Superintendent for Administration of DeKalb County Schools. He has also held positions as a teacher, principal and area director in the DeKalb County School System. Dr. Williams completed his undergraduate studies at Alabama State University, earned his master's and Ed.S. degrees from Georgia State University and received his Doctorate from Clark Atlanta University. A member of Georgia United Credit Union since 1971, Dr. Williams was elected to the Board of Directors in 1997. Throughout his tenure, he has served in various roles, including Vice Chair, Secretary and as a member of the Credit Committee and Asset & Liability Committee.

Scholarship – along with mentorship and internship – are founding pillars for the AACUC in its pursuit to advance communities and professionals of color, close the racial wealth gap and build financial inclusion. The Dr. James Williams HBCU Scholarship is the first AACUC scholarship to directly benefit an HBCU.

“Now more than ever it is important for us to advocate for higher education for our young people, and HBCUs are uniquely equipped to give them an educational opportunity where students, faculty and alumni look like them and reflect their values,” said Renée Sattiewhite, AACUC President/CEO. “We’re grateful to our Chairman’s Circle Partner GUCU for having the foresight and eagerness to bring this scholarship to life with us.”

Applicants must be enrolled as full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors at accredited HBCUs to be eligible. The application process includes submitting a completed questionnaire, an essay, one reference letter and a copy of an unofficial transcript. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

For additional information and application details, please visit www.aacuc.org or contact Tre'Vaughn Allen at tallen@aacuc.org.