Georgia - Blaqly https://blaqly.com Latest Black News and Gossips Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:54:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Georgia HBCUs Rally To Support Students Left Homeless By Job Corps Shutdown – Blavity https://blaqly.com/sub/georgia-hbcus-rally-to-support-students-left-homeless-by-job-corps-shutdown-blavity/ https://blaqly.com/sub/georgia-hbcus-rally-to-support-students-left-homeless-by-job-corps-shutdown-blavity/#respond Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:54:52 +0000 https://blaqly.com/sub/georgia-hbcus-rally-to-support-students-left-homeless-by-job-corps-shutdown-blavity/ After students were forced out of their homes and communities due to the U.S. Department of Labor‘s interruption of operations, two HBCUs in Georgia are ...

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After students were forced out of their homes and communities due to the U.S. Department of Labor‘s interruption of operations, two HBCUs in Georgia are coming together to assist those heavily impacted.

As Blavity reported, many Job Corps enrollees depend on their centers for more than just hands-on training in fields like welding, nursing and carpentry. They count on on-campus housing, meals and medical care. When these sites were forced to shut their doors overnight, over 29,000 students were left with an uncertain future, according to Axios.

Shorter College shows up with tuition, housing and heart

According to Black Enterprise, Shorter College, an HBCU located in Rome, Georgia, quickly mobilized to offer displaced Job Corps students an opportunity to enroll in summer courses. The college leveraged state and federal scholarship funds to provide free tuition to students in need, but securing housing and meals required an even broader, community-driven response.

“And so therefore, these individuals would have a place to lay their heads,” Shorter College President Jeffery Norfleet told NPR via Black Enterprise. 

He added, “They would receive at least three meals a day, possibly snacks and more. The staff, the faculty, and the administration are willing to make this a success because we do believe in the future for these individuals.”

Morris Brown College extends a lifeline to Job Corps students in crisis

Additionally, Morris Brown College, another celebrated HBCU in Georgia, is also actively encouraging displaced students to apply. Kevin James, Morris Brown’s President and a proud Job Corps alumnus, expressed deep concerns over the implications these closures have for Black and brown students.

“Some of the changes that have been made have affected negatively Black and brown students directly,” James said, per Black Enterprise. “Job Corps is just one example that many students of color will negatively be impacted.”

Despite the challenges ahead, James and fellow HBCU leaders remain determined to protect students from becoming casualties of federal budget decisions.

“So we’re not just going to throw you in the deep end of the pool,” James said. “We’re going to make sure that you have all the resources that you need to be successful.”

Although Georgia’s proactive response provides hope for some, thousands of other Job Corps students and faculty across the country still face an unpredictable fate without alternative options.



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Married to Medicine’s Dr. Heavenly Kimes isn’t just fixing smiles anymore; she’s looking to fix social problems and make a difference. The reality TV star revealed exclusively to PEOPLE magazine on July 7 that she’s officially running for Georgia State Representative District 93.

Dr. Heavenly makes her run official today, July 8, on the steps of the Georgia State Capitol.

RELATED CONTENT: Dr. Heavenly Provides Dental Surgery For Protester Who Had Her Teeth Knocked Out By Police

Dr. Heavenly Kimes Is Going From Shade Throwing on Screen To Shaking Tables At The State Capitol

“I’m not a career politician. I’m a mom, a doctor, a business owner—and I’m not afraid to stand up for what I believe in,” Heavenly shared with PEOPLE. “Our people deserve real representation, someone who understands both the struggles and the solutions.”

Dr. Heavenly, known for her brutal honesty (and occasional shade!), promises to bring that same authenticity to politics. According to campaign videos, she will focus on healthcare, education, economic prosperity, and boosting support for small businesses.

And who else is joining her on this political ride? Quad Webb, another fan-favorite from Married to Medicine, is stepping up as her campaign manager. Can we say, iconic duo?

Fans and celebrities alike are buzzing. Quad herself said, “Heavenly is a woman of action. If anyone can shake things up and make real change, it’s her.”

Dr. Heavenly first appeared on Married to Medicine during its second season, having previously been introduced as a friend on the show.  “It’s humbling,” Dr. Heavenly told ESSENCE about watching herself on screen. “You get to see what other people see, and that reflection has been a learning experience. I’ve grown tremendously.”

Will Dr. Heavenly Kimes Be Balancing Campaign & Cameras During The Taping Of Married To Medicine Season 12?

The popular series is currently filming its 12th season, and while it’s unclear exactly how much of Dr. Heavenly’s political journey will be captured, cameras are rolling. Viewers might just get an inside look at her campaign trail, blending reality TV with real-life political drama.

But let’s keep it real: Running for office as a Black woman isn’t easy. Society often holds Black women to higher, harsher standards. Whether balancing motherhood, business, or career, Black women face relentless scrutiny, judgment, and frustrating double standards.

Dr. Heavenly’s bold step into politics deserves applause. She’s leveraging her platform to represent her community, and we love to see it.

We’ll be watching closely as Dr. Heavenly navigates this exciting new chapter. With her – and her girl Quad – in the race, it got a whole lot more interesting.

RELATED CONTENT: “Everyone’s Not Deserving Of The Title”: Dr. Heavenly Kimes Explains Why She Calls Her Husband “Daddy”

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