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In 1895, National Negro Medical Association (NNMA) was founded. Consisting of three major Black medical professions, they were originally called the National Negro Medical Association of Physicians, Dentists, and Pharmacists

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  • Health

Gathering of Black medical professionals brings talk of women's health and gun control legislation

The National Medical Association convenes in Atlanta starting this weekend.  The goal is to come away with strategies and potential legislative action on gun violence which they call a health crisis in the U.S.  

July 28, 2022
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  • Leah Fleming
Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock raised $17.2 million for his Senate reelection bid in 2022′s second quarter, while Republican challenger Herschel Walker raised $6.2 million.

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  • Elections

Georgia's U.S. Senate candidates both face uphill battles as midterms approach

Low approval ratings and controversial statements are two of the challenges facing candidates in the U.S. Senate race in Georgia as the midterms approach.

July 27, 2022
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  • Leah Fleming
Hand holding

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  • Mental Health

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month sees a literal lifeline in 988

Just in time for National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month comes a new national crisis help line: 988. Many mental health care advocates say this could be a literal lifeline for people of color who experience a mental health crisis.

 

 

July 21, 2022
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  • Leah Fleming
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman walks to the field for the presentation of his World Series championship ring, before the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Atlanta.

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  • Sports

Talking Atlanta Braves draft picks, the All-Star Game and the drama around Freddie Freeman

The World Series-winning Atlanta Braves are adding some exciting new talent to the team in the MLB draft, while drama continues over the exit of former Brave and now Los Angeles Dodger Freddie Freeman. GPB's Leah Fleming talks with Eric Cole from the blog and podcast Battery Power.

July 19, 2022
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  • Leah Fleming
Meet Peter Biello

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GPB’s new All Things Considered host Peter Biello excited to join the team

Peter Biello makes his debut as host of GPB’s All Things Considered on Thursday. He spoke with Morning Edition host Leah Fleming about what he hopes to bring to the show. 

June 30, 2022
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