National League of Cities' Race, Equity, and Leadership (REAL) Program 10/21/2020 Strengthening the capacity to build more equitable communities. Established in the wake of the 2014 unrest in Ferguson, MO, the REAL department offers tools and resources designed to help local elected leaders build safe places where people from all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds thrive socially, economically, academically and physically.
City considers where to move monument November 20, 2020 Brunswick News While in storage, Harvey said a search will be conducted to find it a new home — and it might not be in the Golden Isles.
Macon-Bibb County commissioners approve anti-discrimination rules November 19, 2020 Brunswick News A middle Georgia county has approved an anti-discrimination ordinance that would govern businesses, despite opposition from some.Macon-Bibb commissioners voted 5-4 in favor of the proposal on Tuesday, sending it to Mayor Robert Reichert for his signature or veto.
Decatur students get historic marker approved to memorialize MLK’s arrest, release November 19, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution The DHS students met with city leaders and activists to campaign for a new marker to highlight King’s ties to Decatur. The City of Decatur Commission formally backed the students’ proposal, signing on as a sponsor along with the Beacon Hill Black Alliance for Human Rights, a local community activism organization.