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Toussaint L’Ouverture: A Revolutionary Icon

Toussaint L’Ouverture: A Revolutionary Icon

by Michael Lawson | Jul 20, 2023 | President Message, Education, Race

How Toussaint L’Ouverture Championed Freedom In the enduring narrative of human resilience, certain figures distinguished themselves, casting an immense shadow that eclipses their era and shapes the course of future generations. One such individual is Toussaint...
The 4th of July, Black America, and the Impact of Affirmative Action

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 

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 

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

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

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...
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