In an attempt to come to terms with an intolerant past, the American Medical Association has removed a bust of their founder from AMA headquarters in Chicago, citing a history of racism that CEO and Executive Vice President Dr. James Madara said no longer reflects the organization's values. The Black Lives Matter movement has highlighted racial disparities in spheres of live
AMA removes founder s monument over past discriminatory actions
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The American Medical Association has removed a public display of its founder and taken his name off of one of its most prestigious annual awards as the organization seeks to reconcile its past discriminatory practices as part of its efforts to address systemic racism as a public health threat.
In an opinion editorial posted to its website on Wednesday, American Medical Association CEO Dr. James Madara called the moving of a bust and display of Dr. Nathan Davis from public view at its Chicago headquarters to its archives a necessary step toward reconciling the AMA s past actions of discrimination. Women and Black doctors were barred from joining its ranks until the 1960s.
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New Baldwin High School musical director Joe Joyce leads several students in practice.
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Baldwin High School musical director and choreographer Joe Joyce understands the impact a show can have on a young person.
The Seton LaSalle grad was a freshman in the 1970s when his drama teacher, Ted White, changed his life forever by casting him in “Hello, Dolly!”
Seton LaSalle partnered with Churchill High School at the time to rent the Broadway costumes and set from a touring company.
Albany leaders consider new regulations on fireworks
Albany leaders consider new regulations on fireworks By Bobby Poitevint | January 29, 2021 at 10:12 PM EST - Updated January 29 at 11:52 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Fireworks are on the minds of Albany city leaders.
They’re looking at the possibility of tightening up regulations as to when you can set off firecrackers after city commissioners received complaints about fireworks going off within the city.
It was brought up during Thursday’s Public Safety Meeting
“It’s probably not a week that doesn’t go by that somebody isn’t complaining about these fireworks. I mean, I know that it’s impossible to ask anybody to stand out there with a meter,” said Albany City Commissioner BJ Fletcher and Public Safety Committee member.