Response to President Obama’s Call for Individual & Collective Action for the Common Good

This is something that Democrats & Republicans, Liberals & Conservatives can work together on in the spirit of the unity in diversity which the President said is our true wealth and strength.

Urban League of Greater Atlanta Hosts Free Health Classes

ULGA will host two free health classes designed to teach people what it takes to reach optimal health.

Urban League of Greater Atlanta Hosts Free Health Classes

ULGA will host two free health classes designed to teach people what it takes to reach optimal health.

Urban League of Greater Atlanta Hosts Foreclosure Prevention Clinic

Foreclosure Prevention Clinic at Urban League of Greater Atlanta

Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Accept Award at Urban League of Greater Atlanta’s Equal Opportunity Day Dinner

Sports Icon and Business Mogul Earvin “Magic” Johnson To Accept Award at Urban League of Greater Atlanta’s Equal Opportunity Day Gala. December 1.

Take-Aways from the Election for Cobb, Georgia & the Nation

Here are some of my take-aways from the election and possible lessons for Cobb, Georgia & the nation:

Nitric Oxide Helps Cells from Sickling

Foods that contains Nitric Oxide that helps with sickle cell

Certificate of Proclamation...Designating March 13 of Every Year K-9 Veterans' Day

I am asking you to go to your Local, State, and Federal Legislatures and obtain Proclamations from them, Designating March 13 as K-9 Veterans’ Day.

Does Your Back Hurt Too?

Is this how you look while sitting at your desk?

South African Surf Film Featured at Bronze Lens Film Festival

Somewhere between City of God and Blue Crush Otelo Burning is a coming of age story set against the backdrop of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison.

Ben Hill United Methodist Church Veterans Program and Veterans Ministry Blood Drive

Ben Hill United Methodist Church Veterans Program Sunday, November 11 and Veterans Ministry Blood Drive Wednesday, November 7.

Why I Really Hate Charter Schools?

Charter and public right now are on my black list. They are fellow travelers until fixed. Parents instead of controlling a school, control your child in the household!

Family-Friendly and Safe Halloween Events Around South Atlanta

Trick-or-Treating is a popular activity on Halloween, but if you're looking for other alternatives for the kids, here is a round-up of the Halloween happenings in South Atlanta!

Understanding How Sickling Cells Make People Sick

Understanding The Sickling Of Cells

Is It Legal?

David Staples, candidate for Public Service Commission, discusses the legality of certain types of campaign contributions.

Pick the Greens!: Choice is on the Menu for Voters in District 57

We call on Ms. Gardner’s campaign to accept our offer to debate 6:00pm Thursday November 1st at the Intimate Café (2001 Martin Luther King Drive Atlanta, GA 30310)

An Open Letter To Mayor Kasim Reed of Atlanta // National Food Day Launch @ Atwood Community Gardens

Mayor Kasim Reed celebrates National Food Day at Atwood Community Gardens & Urban Farm with local growers in Southwest Atlanta

Mega Film Producer Will Packer Keynotes National Black MBA Atlanta Chapter Scholarship Luncheon November 9

National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter 28thAnniversary Luncheon To Award over $25,000 InScholarships Leading Film Producer Will Packer to Keynote

Atlanta Alumnae Chapter Deltas Sigma Theta Sorority Inc, Urban League of Greater Atlanta, NAACP Stroll To The Polls Saturday

Delta Sigma Theta Atlanta Alumnae,,East Point College Park & Atlanta Suburban Chapters Partner With Urban League of Greater Atlanta & NAACP For "Stroll To The Polls" Saturday, October 27

Halloween Safety Tips from the Atlanta Police Department

It’s almost Halloween and the Atlanta Police Department would like to give you a few tips so that everyone remains safe.

Dear Naima: Look No Further

Naima has lived most of her life in Cascade. When her dad, Michael Johnson, went to see Terri Lyne Carrington & Esperanza Spalding, he wished for her. I imagined the show from a 7-yr old girl’s eyes.

Comedian George Wallace Headlines Atlanta Childhood Obesity Benefit Friday October 19

Las Vegas Comedian George Wallace returns home to headline Benefit for 10th Anniversary of The Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully, Inc.(C.H.O.I.C.E.S.) at Buckhead Theater October 19

Update: Day 7 Telecom Crisis on Linkwood Road -'We Have NO Phone Service!'

BIE MG BLOGS promotes small to medium sized business, marketing, information technology, advanced technology and the commentary of C. Henry Adams.

Event Hall @ Cascade FREE Open House

Join Event Hall @ Cascade for the open house of there newly renovate facilities. Come enjoy music, food, fun, all for a cause. $2 raffles to support the Sickle Cell Foundation and Aniz Inc.

District 57 Voters Deserve a Real Debate in the Race for State Representative

The voters of District 57 deserve a debate about their representation in the state legislature.

Vine City is the model for how SW Atlanta will change

When work begins on the new Historic Mims Park, it will mark the end of the Vine city and English Avenue communities as you now know them to be. But no good deed goes unpunished.

Antler Velvet Herb and Sickle Cell Disease

Antler Velvet helps minimize crisis in sickle cell. It Stimulates red blood cells, improves circulation and many more amazing benefits.

Local Asset Building Advocate Finalist in the Marigold Ideas for Good Contest!

Venus Lockett’s “Idea for Good” Could Net $5,000 Grant for Her Local Asset Building Project! She Needs Your Votes!

Dead Kitties Tell No Tales

A violent episode from childhood, remember today by this writer…. There are many lessons learned from a kitty, and not all of them are pretty.

Communion: Jazz Roots Sound Check with Al Jarreau

When I saw a photo of Al Jarreau and students at Mays High School, "I was afraid that I had missed a chance of a lifetime.” I had to see my favorite music artist. I didn’t mind working for it either.

Are You Paying Attention?

David Staples is running for the Public Service Commission in Georgia. This is his first post on Patch and will be introducing readers to the issues and topics related to the PSC.

Be Aware. Be Active. Be Involved or be a victim to change. Choose Now.

All around SW Atlanta the winds of change are blowing. This is the time to get involved in what happens to your community or you risk getting blown away.

September Is Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Sickle Cell Awareness

MARTA Should Not Be Privatized

Why we should oppose privatization of MARTA.

Can I Really Be "Objective" About Pearl Cleage's New Play, What I Learned In Paris?

Can Atlanta based writer Kupenda Auset really be "objective" about Pearl Cleage's new play, What I Learned In Paris?

Atlanta Police Department Code Enforcement PSA

As a result of the declining housing market, there has been an increase in the number of vacant houses throughout the City of Atlanta.

CNN last night with Donny/Gayle King

Outraged by Gayle King's Statement last night on CNN

A Good Education Is Priceless. Let's Start With The History You Thought You Knew

From Lincoln ending slavery to Republicans on taxes, history has been distorted. Education is a shield against lies and distortions. Without it, you might fall victim to the lies.

BIG Change is COMING to Southwest Atlanta! Don't say you didn't know...

BIG Change is coming to Southwest Atlanta. It has already started and if we want to be a part of the positive impact and profit from it, we need to start NOW. Because tomorrow may be too late.

Hemoglobin vs Chlorophyll

Understanding Hemoglobin vs Chlorophyll