Archive for: ‘March 2010’

Inquirers Club Marks 101 Years

March 25, 2010 Posted by Reviews

Leaders of The Inquirers Club stand with their 101st anniversary speaker at their recent celebration at the Sweet Auburn Bistro. The club was established in 1909 and is believed to be the oldest literary club founded by African-American women in the United States. Carolyn Denard (second from left), associate dean for undergraduate education at Emory University and founding organizer and board chair of the Toni Morrison Society, stands with Inquirers Club President A. Michelle Smith (from left), and anniversary co-chairs Linda Gulley, Nancy Hall White and Desiree Pedescleaux.

Senate Passes $140 Billion Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits

March 25, 2010 Posted by Reviews

      WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate passed a $140 billion extension on unemployment benefits on March 9.  The measure passed by a vote of 66-34.

Senate Passes $140 Billion Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits

March 25, 2010 Posted by Reviews

      WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate passed a $140 billion extension on unemployment benefits on March 9.  The measure passed by a vote of 66-34.

Fulton Kicks Off 2010 Census

March 24, 2010 Posted by Reviews

     Fulton County Chairman John Eaves joined George Grandy Jr., regional manager for the U.S. Census Bureau, and other local leaders in kicking off the 2010 U.S. Census count on Monday, March 15.

Fulton Kicks Off 2010 Census

March 24, 2010 Posted by Reviews

     Fulton County Chairman John Eaves joined George Grandy Jr., regional manager for the U.S. Census Bureau, and other local leaders in kicking off the 2010 U.S. Census count on Monday, March 15.

Fulton Kicks Off 2010 Census

March 22, 2010 Posted by Reviews

Special to the Daily World      Fulton County Chairman John Eaves joined George Grandy Jr., regional manager for the U.S. Census Bureau, and other local leaders in kicking off the 2010 U.S. Census count on Monday, March 15.

History Center Presents Atlanta Student Movement Exhibit

March 22, 2010 Posted by Reviews

     The Atlanta Strip Clubs Student Movement emerged out of the fight for justice and equality for African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.

Clyburn Takes ‘Wait And See’ Posture After CBC Meeting With President

March 22, 2010 Posted by Reviews

WASHNGTON — It was a pivotal moment for the Congressional Black Caucus and the Black community on March 11 when the CBC was face to face with President Barack Obama at the White House to talk about the foremost problematic socioeconomic issue among African Americans — joblessness.

Inquirers Club Marks 101 Years

March 22, 2010 Posted by Reviews

Leaders of The Inquirers Club stand with their 101st anniversary speaker at their recent celebration at the Sweet Auburn Bistro. The club was established in 1909 and is believed to be the oldest literary club founded by African-American women in the United States. Carolyn Denard (second from left), associate dean for undergraduate education at Emory University and founding organizer and board chair of the Toni Morrison Society, stands with Inquirers Club President A. Michelle Smith (from left), and anniversary co-chairs Linda Gulley, Nancy Hall White and Desiree Pedescleaux.

Senate Passes $140 Billion Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits

March 22, 2010 Posted by Reviews

      WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate passed a $140 billion extension on unemployment benefits on March 9.  The measure passed by a vote of 66-34.