Editor’s note: Remarks By The President At “In Performance At The White House: The Motown Sound”
MARTA to Modify Weekend Rail Service to Accommodate Scheduled Track Work
In order to accommodate scheduled track work, MARTA will modify rail service on all lines on Sunday, February 27th. Customers traveling this weekend are advised to please allow extra time for their trip.
Morehouse Honors 2011 ‘Candles’
Morehouse College President Robert M. Franklin ’75 (center) is flanked by the 2011 “A Candle in the Dark” honorees at the 23rd Annual founders’ celebration on Feb. 19 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Strip Clubs. Joining Franklin before the gala are Frank Robinson (from left), Candle for Lifetime Achievement in Athletics; William M. Jackson ’56, Bennie Trailblazer Award; Harry S. Wright Sr. ’53, Candle in Religion Award; Curley M. Dossman ’73, Bennie Service Award; (Franklin); Ronald R. Davenport Sr., Candle In Journalism; Morgan Freeman, Candle for Lifetime Achievement in Arts & Entertainment; Melvin D. Gerald ’64, Bennie Achievement Award; and Donald V. Watkins, Candle In Business & Law. For a summary of their achievements, visit the Morehouse College website.
Census Finds Blacks Now Relocating To The South
(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Amid hardships in America’s northern cities, Blacks are continuing to pack up and migrate to find better conditions down South, according to new data recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Donates $10,000 To KIPP WAYS Academy To Support The Fine Arts Program
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson visited KIPP WAYS Academy on Wednesday, Feb. 16, to present a donation of $10,000 (average yearly budget excluding teacher salaries) to support the Fine Arts Program at the school. A fire ravaged this school in December destroying equipment, books and infrastructure. Along with the monetary donation, the Ringmaster also presented tickets to a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey show. Kipp Ways Academy now operates at 98 Anderson Ave., N.W. The circus played at Philips Arena from Feb. 17-21, and now goes to the Arena at Gwinnett Center from Feb. 24 – 27. For ticket information, visit www.ringling.com, call Ticketmaster at 404-249-6400 or visit any Ticketmaster retail location.
5th Annual Fine Art + Fashion: A Neiman Marcus Presentation To Benefit NBAF
Join NBAF (National Black Arts Festival) and Neiman Marcus, premiere retailer of high-end luxury merchandise, for the 5th annual Fine Art + Fashion: A Neiman Marcus Benefit to NBAF. Come experience the exquisite “art of fashion” on the runway featuring fashions from the collection of celebrity couture designer, and 2011 Fine Art + Fashion honoree, CD Greene. This event will take place on Thursday, March 17, at Neiman Marcus at Lenox Square.
‘Painful Cuts’ In President’s 2012 Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Barack Obama released his proposed $3.7 trillion budget on Monday, with the $1.1 million in cuts over the next 10 years as promised in his State of the Union Address.
Lewis Receives Medal Of Freedom
After 25 years of public service and working at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement, on Feb. 15, Congressman John Lewis received the highest award for any civilian, the Medal of Freedom, from President Barack Obama.
Did You Know That President Lincoln Was Elected By The Black Vote?
Editor’s Note: The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, which promotes, preserves and researches the history and culture of African Americans, set the annual 2011 Black History Month theme as “African Americans and the Civil War.” This is the third in a four-part series on the theme.
Morehouse Celebrates 144 Years Of Excellence
From the unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service Heritage Stamp to the Centennial Celebration of the world-renowned Glee Club, Morehouse College will once again host a series of activities, from Feb. 16-20, to toast another year of excellence in leadership.
