‘More than just bricks, beams, and blueprints’: Affordable housing units are rising in Atlanta, but is it fast enough?
Marking the gravity of the moment, Larry H. Padilla, chief executive officer of the Decatur Housing Authority, emphasized that the ribbon-cutting was a renewed commitment to the authority’s mission of creating affordable housing. “Today is a celebration, yes. But it must also be a call to action,” he said. Building on his message, Padilla concluded, “Let it be the beginning, not a capstone.”
Atlantans Can Beat the Heat at Local Cooling Stations, Shelters
The center not only provides cold water and a cool, safe place to reset, but also offers meals, hygiene products, and referrals to long-term services. Many of the individuals who visit the facility are unhoused or lack consistent access to air conditioning, making even short stays critical to their health.
Shedding Light on Fibroids: Breaking the Silence for Black Women’s Health
“I had an open procedure. I had to be cut from waist to waist, and that recovery was hard,” Hawkins said. “This technology is out there that can treat these women in a very different way, with great outcomes. Why are we not given more of these options? So immediately I was drawn to that purpose behind my career to help women do better.”
Chevrolet Celebrates Year 8 of “Discover the Unexpected” Internship Program, Partnering with HBCU Talent
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The DTU internship began on June 12 and concluded with a ceremony in Detroit on August 9. Upon completing the program, Chevrolet and the NNPA awarded each fellow $18,000 in scholarships and stipends, bringing the total amount awarded to $930,000, supporting 69 students from 23 unique HBCUs. To learn more about Discover the Unexpected, visit https://www.nnpa.org/chevydtu/.
Expansion of Business Initiative to Boost Philly Mayor’s Clean and Green Effort, City Officials Say
THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE — City officials and non-profit leaders gathered at Temple University as Mayor Cherelle Parker’s office announced the expansion of the Philadelphia Taking Care of Business Program, also referred to as PHL TCB.
WATCH: Philly’s Junior Barber Academy Provides Safe Outlet for Youth
The Junior Barber Academy, located in Manayunk and led by the P. Michael Boone Foundation, is teaching young students between the ages of 12 and 18 the skills of barbering. The Academy and 21 other area nonprofits received grant funding in June from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office for their gun violence prevention efforts.
WATCH: Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett Visits Philly
PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE — Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett visited Philadelphia Tuesday, June 25, 2024, speaking out against the voter intimidation attempts by former president Donald Trump.
Gen Zers Reaction to the First Debate? ‘It’s Getting Scary Out Here’
THE PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE — Many of the Gen Z’ers that The Tribune approached felt they are stuck choosing between “the two evils” when voting for this upcoming election; feeling apathetic towards the potential of the two candidates’ policies.
Chevrolet, NNPA Host HBCU Internship Program
The program offers students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) internships to explore various roles in journalism while developing their skills as change agents in their communities.
