During the concluding weeks of 2023, National Links Trust launched its 2024 Capital Club Program. The Capital Club stands as the organization’s annual giving initiative, providing essential support for various…
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Elmsford, NY (December 4, 2023) — The Metropolitan Golf Writers Association is pleased to announce that they have donated over $60,000 to several charitable organizations in the Metropolitan area. These…
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MELANnaire Marketplace Rings in the Holiday Season in Style
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffOn November 10th, 2023, the MELANnaire Marketplace joyfully cut the ribbon for the opening of their holiday market. Dozens of Black-owned businesses under the leadership of the MELANnaire Marketplace secured…
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Groove and Give Back at “Night Of Blues” at Shady Rest Country Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Preserve Shady Rest Committee is set to host a remarkable event titled “Night of the Blues” at the iconic Shady Rest Country Club, located at 820 Jerusalem Road, Scotch…
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10th Annual S.E.A. Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival to be held on December 2
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., October 5, 2023 – The St. Johns Cultural Council, the organization that promotes arts, culture and heritage in St. Augustine, has announced the 10th Annual S.E.A. Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival will…
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A Momentous Occasion: Forever Stamp Dedication for Congressman John A. Lewis in NYC
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffATLANTA — The U.S. Postal Service celebrated the life and legacy of Rep. John Lewis (1940-2020), an American hero and key figure in some of the most pivotal moments of…
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Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library Celebrates 20 Years With Grand Reopening
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library has reopened to the public for the first time since it closed for renovations in May 2022. The reopening was held on Monday, Aug.…
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Henrietta Lacks’ Family Reaches Settlement Over Use of Her Cells: A Historic Step Towards Justice
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffOn what would have been Henrietta Lacks’ 103rd birthday, her living relatives gathered in a sunny Baltimore waterfront park to celebrate a significant milestone: a settlement agreement with the Massachusetts-based…
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PXG Collaborates with STEM Atlanta Women to Inspire Young Black Women in STEM and Golf
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThis past June, PXG hosted a captivating interactive experience at their Buckhead, Georgia location, led by their head engineers and master fitters. Among the attendees were members of STEM Atlanta…
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MACMA 2023 Scholarship Program is now Accepting Applications! All Applications must be received by Monday, July 24th.
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffGiving back to the community–for more than a decade, the Media, Audience & Content Marketing Association (MACMA) provides scholarships, to both graduating high school seniors and those already enrolled in institutions of…
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Travel Advisory Issued by NAACP: Black People Advised to Avoid Traveling to Florida
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe NAACP has issued a travel advisory urging Black people to avoid visiting Florida, citing Governor Ron DeSantis’ efforts to erase African American history and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)…
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3rd Annual Black Wall Street Legacy Festival to Commemorate and Celebrate the Iconic Greenwood Community
Black Wall Street Legacy Fest is back to honor Greenwood GREENWOOD Dist. – The Black Wall Street Legacy Fest is pleased to announce its 2023 commemoration of the 1921 Tulsa Race…