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January 13, 2009 / Social & Community News

EOA holds 37th MLK Celebration

Economic Opportunity Authority for Savannah- Chatham County, the founder of the local Martin L. King Jr. Celebration in Savannah, will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Saturday. January 17th at 6:00 p.m. More...

Annual GHS Essay Contest Focuses on Savannah in the Civil Rights Movement

The Georgia Historical Society announces the 2009 Black History Month Essay and Public Speaking Contest. More...

Other Inaugural Celebrations

You are invited to join Mercer Middle School's administration, faculty, staff and students in celebrating the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America Barack Obama on Tuesday, January 20, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. More...

Charles W. Chesnutt: Postage Due

by B. Omega Moore

The Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival will observe the kick-off of the 20th National African American Read-In on February 1, 2009. More...

MLK, Jr. Observance in Liberty County

The Liberty County Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Association announces the theme for its Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. More...

H & R Block Opens New Office

H&R Block has opened a new office location to better serve the local community, and will celebrate with a Grand Opening "Block Party" on Tuesday, January 20. The Grand Opening celebration is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Receives $1 Million

Knight Foundation Spearheads South Florida Campaign with $1 Million Donation AANEWSWIRE(Washingto n, D.C.) - Former President Bill Clinton and the South Florida community turned out in full force at the newly renovated Fountaineblea Miami l More...

Superintendent's Student of the Month - Lauren Rose Cummings

The Superintendent's Student of the Month is Lauren Rose Cummings, a senior at Woodville Tompkins Technical & Career Institute (home school: Jenkins High). Lauren was selected for her leadership qualities and academic achievement. More...

White Recipient of SCLC's "First" Drum Major Lifetime Community Award

In addition to a national Stellar Award, Georgia Radio Music Award, inductee into the city's Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum and numerous other accolades, Savannah native, 30-year radio icon, gospel recording artist and community activist Le More...

Sorority Unveils National Arts Initiative and Rolls Out The "Delta Red Carpet" for Bishop T. D. Jakes' New Film

WASHINGTON - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the single largest African- American women's organization in the country, unveils Project ART: Actively Redefining Together with the announcement of its recent support of the film "Not Easily Broken More...

Savannah Technical College Brings On New Head for Cosmetology Program

The Business and Services Division at Savannah Technical College welcomes New Department Head and Instructor for Cosmetology, Kimberly Cutter. Ms. More...

Hands On Savannah Honors Dr. King

The United Way's Hands On Savannah announces service projects and a musical salute that are open to the community to honor Dr. King's commitment to service! More...

GA Power honors Dr. King with Volunteer Day at West Broad YMCA

Tradition of honoring Dr. King's legacy began in 2000 On January 19, 2009, also known as Dr. More...

Leading Civil Rights Organization to Host "The Dream Come True" Inauguration Gala

In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Election of Barack Obama as 44th President of the U.S. Gospel singing sensation Dottie Peoples will perform. Washington, D.C. - In honor of the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. More...

Dunham to Keynote Springfield's MLK, Jr. Observance Day Service

Local radio talk show personality, Chester Dunham, will be the keynote speaker at the Springfield, Georgia, Martin Luther King, Jr. More...

Effingham County MLK Jr. Observance Day Activity Schedule

It's that time of the year again! A time to reflect on thanks givings, family, new beginnings, and celebrations. The teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. provide an opportunity for change to take place. Therefore, we celebrate Dr. More...

Local Artist displays New Show "Path" at the Hospice Savannah Art Gallery

Local artist Laurie Darby will display her new show "Path" at the Hospice Savannah Art Gallery in January and February of 2009. More...

Savannah Music Festival Welcomes Bonnie Raitt and Others

Savannah, Georgia - The 2009 Savannah Music Festival (SMF), recently called one of the "best events around the world in 2009" by The Times of London, now opens on Wednesday, March 18 to include an opening night concert by Bonnie Raitt with speci More...