Eunice Glover Honored at Atlanta City Hall

An Unsung Leader in a City of Leaders

Today, the Southwest Atlanta community honored Mrs. Eunice Glover, the former chairwoman of Neighborhood Planning Unit-I, for her dedicated service to the city of Atlanta. We gave her some beautiful flowers and lavished her with praise. I wrote a poem in her honor. Mrs. Glover is one of many unsung community-spirited souls who make Atlanta a wonderful place to live. I’m so glad I could look her in the eyes and honor her today. read more

Juneteenth Observance 2025

At the Tubman Museum in Macon, Georgia

Yesterday, during the Juneteenth observance at the Tubman African American Museum in Macon, Georgia, I discussed the historical context of freedom in Middle Georgia. To highlight African Americans’ resilience, I drew a compelling comparison with the Juneteenth celebrations in Galveston, Texas, in 1865. read more

Book Discussion on Macon’s First Black Councilmembers

The Middle Georgia African American History Committee to Host Author

On November 20, 2024, the Middle Georgia Regional African American History Committee will host a book discussion with award-winning author Harold Michael Harvey. The talk will occur at the Middle Georgia Regional Library, 1180 Washington Avenue, Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, at 4:00 pm. in the Genealogy and Historical Room. read more

Award-Winning Author Harold Michael Harvey to Discuss Fantasy Five

Before the Middle Georgia Regional African American History Committee

Award-winning author Harold Michael Harvey will discuss his latest book, Fantasy Five: An Unimagable History, The Election of Macon’s First Black Councilmembers, on November 20, 2024, at the Washington Memorial Library in the Genealogical and Historical Room at 4:00 pm. read more