


The 4th of July, Black America, and the Impact of Affirmative Action
by Michael Lawson | Jul 10, 2023 | President Message, Advocacy, Race
A Dialogue in Dichotomy When fireworks lit up the summer sky on the 4th of July, it signified, for many, a celebration of the birth of a nation founded in 1776 on the tenets of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all of its citizens. This year, with the...
The Struggle and Resilience of Black Trans Youth
by Michael Lawson | Jun 11, 2023 | President Message, Advocacy, Race
Every citizen’s voice should echo with equal volume and resonance in America’s vibrant mosaic. Yet, the story of this country’s most marginalized groups, specifically Black transgender youth, often gets drowned out in the clamor of societal...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
by Michael Lawson | May 21, 2023 | President Message, Health, Race
Unmasking the Silent Crisis: Why Black Mental Health Matters May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Unfortunately, mental health is often overlooked in our community. Black mental health continues to be stigmatized and shelved at a time when it should be of the...
Why We Stand Against Hate and Injustice for All Races
by Michael Lawson | Jan 29, 2023 | President Message, Race
As we leave the month that we celebrate the life and historical legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and enter Black History Month, hate-related tragedies involving beatings, death, violence, hatred, and other injustices conducted by citizens and law enforcement continue...
The Significance of December 6 in American History
by Michael Lawson | Dec 2, 2022 | President Message, Politics, Race
On December 6, the citizens of Georgia will head to the polls to decide who will represent them in the United States Senate. While this date is significant for selecting a person to represent the state of Georgia in the United States Senate, it is also an important...Recent Posts
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