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#1. Monday marked the 60th anniversary of which historical event that helped to catapult awareness of the Civil Rights Movement nationwide?
It’s The March on Washington.
The March on Washington in 1963 brought hundreds of thousands of Americans to the nation’s capitol to protest racism and advocate for the economic and voting rights of African Americans, with an estimated 250,000 marchers of various ages and races in attendance.
#2. This Labor Day weekend marks the return of which highly anticipated celebration to the city of Atlanta?
It’s Atlanta Black Pride.
Atlanta Black Pride is one the largest Black LGBTQ Pride celebrations in the world, with an estimated attendance rate of roughly 100,000 people. The event also features appearances and performances from renowned LGBTQ artists of color, such as FendiDa Rappa.
#3. Earlier this week, Hurricane _________ hit the Southeast, leaving many Georgia properties in disrepair.
It’s Idalia.
The hurricane tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats before sweeping into Georgia and South Carolina as a still-powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent residents running for higher ground.
#4. True or False: On Thursday, former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 17 counts in Georgia related to efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 election result.
It’s False.
On Thursday, Trump pleaded not guilty to 13 felony counts in relation to efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 election result.
Trump also waived his right to an arraignment, meaning he will not return to Atlanta for a scheduled Sept. 6 hearing.
#5. On Monday, Georgia labor union representatives sent a letter to this automotive manufacturer, urging them to commit to protecting the rights of their Georgia-based workers.
It’s Hyundai.
The South Korean automaker says they will hire more than 8,000 people in the U.S. over the next few years as they grow EV manufacturing in the South.
A Georgia representative of AFL-CIO says that recent reports and litigation have revealed the extent of worker abuses at Hyundai within their supply chain and in Georgia, including racial discrimination, the exploitation of incarcerated workers, mistreatment of undocumented workers and child labor.
