Service & Impact

Since childhood, the ideals and importance of Black History Month have been instilled in the minds of Black American youth. As soon as the clock strikes 12:01 a.m. on February 1, there is a concerted effort to remind everyone in this “great nation” of the United States of America...

When ailing communities are revitalized, new development often prices long-term residents out of staying in the area—a “gentrification” knock-on effect those behind an ambitious renewal project in Chicago are committed to avoiding. The Woodlawn Central Master Plan that aims to help breathe new life into the historic South Side district—whose...

When motivational speaker Dwayne Bryant was stopped for speeding on his way to a school engagement, instead of driving away with a ticket, he left with a whole new message—how to handle encounters with the police. His account of dealing with the situation calmly and being let go without getting...

Nestled against Atlanta’s northern edge, Buckhead—also known as the “Beverly Hills of the South”—epitomizes Southern affluence. Few communities in the region are wealthier—its streets are dotted with art galleries and designer boutiques, from Versace to Saint Laurent—or boast such a dreamscape of historic architecture and Michelin-star cuisine. But Buckhead, it...

Carlton Mackey knows that Black men have plenty to rightly feel angry about. Still, he is concerned about how that emotion is the one most typically portrayed in the media, presenting a distorted image. His response: a guerilla movement celebrating the transformative power of Black joy. Over the past ten...