World Autism Acceptance Month is meant to bring greater attention to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but recent research shows accessing care can be difficult for some families. During a recent discussion with GPB’s Pamela Kirkland, Georgia Tech's Jennifer Singh shares her research into the hurdles confronting specific demographic groups — particularly, lower-income Black families — in diagnosing autism and accessing care.
Vandalism and violence against markers to Black history are fairly widespread, and Georgia is no exception. In February, a historical marker memorializing Black victims of lynching in DeKalb County was stolen. Organizers who worked to install the marker feel the disappearance is about more than just a missing piece of metal. GPB’s Pamela Kirkland explains.
The largest periodical cicada brood in North America will span at least a dozen states in the Southeast. The brief, but spectacular, emergence has entomologists buzzing with excitement.
Georgia ranks as one of the worst maternal mortality rates in the nation. Mama Glow is one organization working to improve the stark racial disparities and health care for Black women overall.
C.T. Vivian had a special relationship with books and literature. His daughter-in-law told GPB his family hopes his love of reading and writing continues to be part of preserving his legacy.