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‘Pinky’ Cole Hayes Named Savannah State University’s 2024 Commencement Speaker

“Pinky” Cole Hayes, founder of the immensely popular Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan restaurant chain and 2023 TIME100 Next honoree, is returning to Savannah State University (SSU) this spring to deliver the commencement speech to the class of 2024. Cole Hayes visited the university in the fall as part of her book tour for her autobiographical book, … Continued The post ‘Pinky’ Cole Hayes Named Savannah State University’s 2024 Commencement Speaker appeared first on Atlanta Daily World.

Georgia Voice

Gallup: LGBTQ Identity at All-time high of 7.6 Percent, 30 Percent of Gen Z Women ID as LGBTQ

A new Gallup poll finds LGBTQ identification in the U.S. expanding annually with 7.6 percent of U.S. adults now identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or some other sexual orientation other than heterosexual. This latest percentage is up a full two percent from 5.6 percent four years ago and is more than double the 3.5 percent of 2012, Gallup’s first year of surveying sexual orientation and transgender identity. Based on aggregated data from 2023 Gallup

Georgia News

Changes to Georgia election rules could get state House OK as 2024 session reaches finish line

The Georgia Senate on Tuesday advanced legislation that would give local supervisors more control over Election Day operations, add a new ballot security measure, and create a pilot program to recount every ballot in the 2024 presidential election. The most contested election bill to make onto the Senate floor on Tuesday was House Bill 1027, which passed by a 33-19 vote as Democratic legislators objected to changing the formula used to determine how many voting machines

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This Week In Black History March 27-April 2, 2024

SARAH VAUGHN MARCH 27 1924—The sensational Jazz sing­er Sarah Vaughn was born on this day in Newark, N.J.  She went on to become what many considered “the world’s greatest singing talent.” She was known as the “incomparable Sarah Vaughn.” 1970—Mariah Carey was born on this day in Long Island, N.Y. Her par­ents are of Irish/African-American/ … Continued The post This Week In Black History March 27-April 2, 2024 appeared first on Atlanta Daily World. Atlanta

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LaVonda N. Reed, Dean Of Georgia State University College Of Law, Named Dean At University Of Baltimore Law School

LaVonda N. Reed, dean of the Georgia State University College of Law, has been appointed as dean of the School of Law at the University of Baltimore effective July 1. Reed was first appointed as the seventh dean of Georgia State’s College of Law in 2021, arriving from Syracuse University where she previously served as professor … Continued The post LaVonda N. Reed, Dean Of Georgia State University College Of Law, Named Dean At University Of

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Black Woman-Led Doula Organization Receives $2 Million Donation From Mackenzie Scott

During her latest philanthropic endeavor, Billionaire Mackenzie Scott donated $2 million to Birthing Beautiful Communities (BBC), a Black woman-led doula organization based in Northeast Ohio.  Made possible through Scott’s ‘Yield Giving’ organization, it marks a significant milestone for BBC. The nonprofit offers a range of essential services to over 700 new and expectant mothers and … Continued The post Black Woman-Led Doula Organization Receives $2 Million Donation From Mackenzie Scott appeared first on Atlanta Daily