The NAACP just announced their most aggressive move yet against states attacking Black voting rights — and they’re going straight for the money. The “Out of Bounds” initiative calls on Black athletes, alumni, fans, and supporters to withhold athletic participation and donations from eight states that are actively dismantling…
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Community and Activism
Reparations Efforts in Atlanta and Decatur Tackle Displacement and Discrimination Legacy
Beacon Hill in Decatur, Georgia, was once a thriving Black community known as “the Bottom” due to its low-lying land. It was home to families, Black-owned businesses, churches, and a strong sense of community. Wanda Sims Watters, who grew up there with her seven siblings, recalls lively grocery stores, cafes,…