Monday, August 11, 2014 Posted by Debby Yoder, ATHENS, GA – The City of Athens embraced historic preservation in the 1980s when R.E.M., the B-52’s, and the Indigo Girls where making Athens a music epicenter and much of the country was tearing down old building. The well-preserved buildings provide a peaceful balance for the energyContinue reading “Preserving History One Building at a Time”
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Segregation Persists – Even in Cemeteries
Sunday, June 1, 2014 Posted by Debby Yoder, MARIETTA, GA — Just north of Atlanta is the beautiful Marietta National Cemetery with rolling hills and symmetrical headstones. There are monuments of tribute and a large archway at the entrance. More than 10,000, mostly soldiers, are buried there. They served in every arena from the RevolutionaryContinue reading “Segregation Persists – Even in Cemeteries”
When Will Gentrification Include Diversity Instead of Excluding It?
Monday, March 31, 2014 Posted by Debby Yoder, SEATTLE, WA — On the south side of Seattle rests Columbia City, a neighborhood the locals like to call “the most ethnically diverse zip code in the country”. There are still more than 50 languages spoken and businesses that reflect such diversity. Historically, Columbia City has beenContinue reading “When Will Gentrification Include Diversity Instead of Excluding It?”
MLK Day: A Holiday for Caring and Community Service
Saturday, January 25, 2014 Posted by Debby Yoder, DECATUR, GA — The Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday was designated as a day of service, “A Day On, Not a Day Off!” to honor his life and continue the work he began in the Poor People’s Campaign. Dr. King once declared, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘WhatContinue reading “MLK Day: A Holiday for Caring and Community Service”
Police Protection?
Sunday, January 12, 2014 Posted by Debby Yoder, AROUND METRO ATLANTA — The face of America’s police departments has changed considerably in recent years. Gone are the police cars with the bubble light atop and “to protect and serve” emblazoned on the doors. Many of today’s police wear military style uniforms and drive re-purposed militaryContinue reading “Police Protection?”
Food Fighters
Saturday, November 23, 2013 Posted by Debby Yoder, ATLANTA, GA — The food truck industry in Atlanta has grown tremendously in a very short time. They appear regularly around the metro area and people flock to try something new and different. The city was slow to get in on the food truck business due toContinue reading “Food Fighters”
March
Saturday, September 7, 2013 Posted by Debby Yoder, DECATUR, GA — Two days after commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, Congressman John Lewis gave the keynote address at the Decatur Book Festival. He was there to introduce the first installment of his comic book trilogy March, a firsthand account of his involvement inContinue reading “March”
Unhoused in Portland
Sunday, August 25, 2013 Posted by Debby Yoder, PORTLAND, OREGON — The efficiency of Portland’s land use and preservation of natural resources has made it a very livable city with an ever-growing population. The people are friendly and outgoing and there’s always something fun to do. Areas that were once warehouses or light industrial haveContinue reading “Unhoused in Portland”
Roller Derby
Saturday, August 10, 2013 Posted by Debby Yoder, ATLANTA, GA — Roller derby is an exciting sport played on old fashion roller skates (the four wheelers). No ball is involved; it’s all about a skater trying to pass the other skaters for points. Both teams are playing offense and defense at every moment. There isContinue reading “Roller Derby”
Mixed Use: The Historic Cemetery that Feels Like A Public Park
Saturday, March 23, 2013 Posted by Debby and Hubert Yoder, ALTANTA, GA — Oakland Cemetery, right in the heart of Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood and not far from downtown, was established in 1850 before the concept of public parks had emerged. Back then people would go to the cemetery to picnic, spend time outside and enjoyContinue reading “Mixed Use: The Historic Cemetery that Feels Like A Public Park”
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