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Madden Orlovsky had a heartfelt message for his family and friends in honor of World Autism Awareness Day 🥹 This was a special moment for all of us at ESPN. Thanks, Madden and @danorlovsky7 ❤️

Congratulations to Coach Snyder for being named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for March! 👏

CLOUD NINE @Ticketmaster

@IamTabithaBrown Congratulations #ContinuedBlessings

The devil big mad!!!! GOD does it again!!!! 2XEmmy winner Tabitha Brown!!!

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Our very own Narketta Sparkman-Key, Ph.D., has been selected as a Fellow of the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University. Chosen from a highly competitive pool, she is among 40+ executive leaders representing more than 30 HBCUs nationwide. Fellows are selected through a rigorous, multi-step review recognizing demonstrated institutional impact, executive readiness, and a deep commitment to the mission of HBCUs.She was also invited to serve as a council member on the Strategic Advisory Board for Carnegie Higher Education. Congratulations, Dr. Sparkman-Key, on this well-deserved honor and continued leadership. #SpelmanStaff

@apsupdate As immediate Past chair for the elementary division, I’m thrilled to see APS carry on its tradition of participating in the @GMEAorg event. In both 2024 and 2025, 8 APS schools participated a testament to our schools’ dedication and consistent support

Atlanta Public Schools took center stage! 🎶 We’re proud to celebrate 35 talented elementary students from 7 APS schools who were selected for the 2026 GMEA Statewide Elementary Honor Chorus, joining nearly 500 students from across Georgia for an extraordinary performance in Athens. Bravo to our singers and their amazing directors! 🌟👏#APSExcellence #AtlantaPublicSchools

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who recently lost her 21-month-old son, has released a statement detailing the circumstances surrounding his death. ARISE News reached out to Adichie’s media team, who confirmed that she did author the statement. According to her representatives, the message was originally sent privately to family members and a few close friends. "My son would be alive today if not for an incident at Euracare Hospital on January 6th. We were in Lagos for Christmas. Nkanu had what we first thought was just a cold, but soon turned into a very serious infection and he was admitted to Atlantis hospital. He was to travel to the US the next day, January 7th, accompanied by Travelling Doctors. A team at Johns Hopkins was waiting to receive him in Baltimore. The Hopkins team had asked for a lumbar puncture test and an MRI. The Nigerian team had also decided to put in a 'central line' (used to administer iv medications) in preparation for Nkanu's flight. Atlantis hospital referred us to Euracare Hospital, which was said to be the best place to have the procedures done. The morning of the 6th, we left Atlantis hospital for Euracare, Nkanu carried in his father's arms. We were told he would need to be sedated to prevent him from moving during the MRI and the 'central line' procedure. I was waiting just outside the theater. I saw people, including Dr M, rushing into the theater and immediately knew something had happened. A short time later, Dr M came out and told me Nkanu had been given too much propofol by the anesthesiologist, had become unresponsive and was quickly resuscitated. But suddenly Nkanu was on a ventilator, he was intubated and placed in the ICU. The next thing I heard was that he had seizures. Cardiac arrest. All these had never happened before. Some hours later, Nkanu was gone It turns out that Nkanu was NEVER monitored after being given too much propofol. The anesthesiologist had just casually carried Nkanu on his shoulder to the theater, so nobody knows when exactly Nkanu became unresponsive. How can you sedate a sick child and neglect to monitor him? Later, after the 'central line' procedure, the anesthesiologist casually switched off Nkanu's oxygen and again decided to carry him on his shoulder to the ICU! The anesthesiologist was CRIMINALLY negligent. He was fatally casual and careless with the precious life of a child. No proper protocol was followed. We brought in a child who was unwell but stable and scheduled to travel the next day. We came to conduct basic procedures. And suddenly, our beautiful little boy was gone forever. It is like living your worst nightmare. I will never survive the loss of my child. We have now heard about two previous cases of this same anesthesiologist overdosing children. Why did Euracare allow him to keep working? This must never happen to another child".

Remembering the life and legacy of Rev. Richard L. Smallwood (B.A. ’71, M.Div. ’04). A founding voice of the Howard University Gospel Choir, a pioneer who reshaped gospel music, and a servant-leader whose compositions carried faith from sanctuary to world stage. His music gave comfort, courage, and praise across generations. Howard was his home, and his legacy will forever echo here. 🕊️🎶 Read More On The Dig: thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/re…

Rori Harmon killing me she said I had no turnovers they messed up the stat sheet and she was correct! 10 assists 0 turnovers that’s good hoops 😁 #HOOKEM

@APSMAJ_Elem @DrPratherMTSS Congratulations ‼️‼️‼️‼️

Our top K-2nd and 3rd-5th grade spellers were as "Happy as Can Bee" to win our annual school spelling bee. Our 5th grade winner will go on to compete in the district spelling bee!!

Reminder: APS Food Distribution Drive will take place at Lakewood Stadium, located at 2051 Lakewood Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 on Monday, December 15. APS families are welcome to arrive anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to collect food and essential items, available while supplies last!

December Winter Concerts are full in effect. 6 days/11 concerts. Thank you PreK Jackson/Byner for the roses. Great memories are being created with each note 🎵 sung or played by my students @APS_SarahSmith. Happy Holidays ‼️‼️‼️⭐️🌹⭐️🌹

Two APS Directors are nominated for the @barrymanilowofficial project! VOTE TODAY! Congratulations to @APSCarverEC and @MidtownOrch @APSMidtown @apsupdate #apsarts 🗳️🎻🥁🎺❤️ VOTING LINK: tradablebits.com/tb_app/535089?…

Get into the holiday spirit with us! Join us tomorrow, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. ET in Sisters Chapel for A Taste of Christmas. This free event is open to the public—a perfect preview of the magic to come! More info at spelman.edu/christmas-caro… #ChristmasAtSpelman

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The Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was lynched is now set to become a sacred memorial site. Tonight I was joined by Wright Thompson, who wrote a book on that barn and its history, after growing up only a few miles away.

@jhundphotos 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾✝️✝️✝️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👑 Rest in Power

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IT week has been Fun. I have enjoyed the dress up days we traveled to 🇮🇹 Italy Day 1 colors of the flag Green 👗 red and white DST scarf Day 2 bright colors or flowers Orange Dress with Bling Day 3 ski wear Navy Blue Vest Spelman Blue Scarf Day 4 Soccer Jersey Atlanta United

ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ꜰᴏᴜɴᴅᴇʀꜱ’ ᴅᴀʏ! On Nov. 17, 1911, Omega Psi Phi was born at Howard Univ. Three students and Prof. Ernest E. Just set the name, motto, and Principles. “Friendship is essential to the soul.”

Join us for the APS Family Engagement Conference on Saturday, November 15! 🎓✨ 📅 When: 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | 📍 Where: Benjamin E. Mays High School This year, families will get strategies and resources to help students reach their highest academic potential, meet supportive vendors, and connect with APS student leadership groups. Plus, childcare and lunch are provided, so everyone can join the fun! #APSCares #AtlantaPublicSchools