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We hope you and your loved ones are safe in light of recent events in Georgia. Again I want to share that the AI Urban South has registered nearly 200 team leaders from teams like FEMA, Georgia Tech, CNN, ProColombia, and American Flood Coalition. Also we are adding a educational sesion featuring Ken Patel MBA who is a Tech Business leader and will share with insights on the intersection of the Internet of Things and the Hotel industry and Mr Patel also will share about his EV Hotel creation that improves energy efficiencies and improve the experience for the tech travel community around the world! And we I'd be honored if you could join us as a Special Guest! Event Details: Thursday, October 3, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM EDT Location: Rowdy Tiger Whiskey Bar & Kitchen, 866 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta (inside the Renaissance Midtown Atlanta Hotel, across from the Georgia Tech School of Medicine) You can RSVP at no charge at our LinkedIn event page: https://lnkd.in/eArRJ5t6

Will this be the year you get earthquake prepared? 🫨 . . . #greatshakeout #earthquake #california #la #journalist #lanews #socalnews #preparation #dropcoverholdon #redcross

ATLANTA – U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan announced today that an Assistant U.S. Attorney will serve as the District Election Officer (DEO) and lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Department of Justice’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election.  The DEO is responsible for overseeing the District’s handling of election day complaints of voting rights concerns, threats of violence to election officials or staff, and election fraud, in consultation with the Department of Justice’s Headquarters in Washington. https://lnkd.in/e4VAfdk4

On Tues, Oct 22 at 10a ET, join KIND, the Permanent Missions of Mexico and Greece to the United Nations in New York, The UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants and UNICEF for a UN Side Event focused on protecting children's rights in migration. Be a part of this critical conversation. #UNGA79 Learn more and register here: supportkind.org/RSVPOct22

Thousands of Syrian refugees who once sought safety in Lebanon are now being forcibly displaced back to Syria due to the escalating conflict. More than a quarter of a million people are estimated to have crossed into Syria to escape the growing dangers in Lebanon, including both Lebanese and Syrian families. Some have reported being forced to pay large sums of money to reach their destinations, with no money left over for basic necessities. Needs in Syria are now at their highest since the conflict began 14 years ago - a situation likely to deteriorate with the arrival of more displaced people. Meanwhile, only a quarter of the funding required to meet the existing needs in Syria has been secured. The IRC has been working in Syria since 2012, providing lifesaving health care and protection services. Learn more at Rescue.org.

In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, GAIN’s Programs Manager, Vanessa Orduna Zarazua, shares a personal reflection focused on her experiences in the workforce—particularly the challenges she has faced as a young Hispanic professional, the importance of representation, and the impact of supportive environments on career growth. “As a young, Hispanic woman, I have encountered situations where I did not always feel valued. I have been ridiculed for how I spoke, labeled ‘overzealous’ for being ambitious, and even called ‘illegal’ as a joke in front of colleagues. Unfortunately, this is the type of treatment that many minorities continue to face. “This is why I hold tightly to my culture and background, which empower me to remain strong, outspoken and ‘overzealous’. While some may use that term to undermine me, I embrace it as a badge of pride and passion for what I believe in. “I take pride in being a first-generation Hispanic woman. Despite the challenges I have faced in past roles—whether due to my age, culture, or educational background—I believe there is always a brighter path ahead. I am grateful for GAIN and the opportunity to serve as the Programs Manager for their Legal Services. At GAIN, I have been able to flourish and showcase my true talents without having my contributions dismissed or minimized.” Swipe through for Vanessa’s full reflection and join us in the comments with your own #HispanicHeritageMonth reflections on this topic—how do YOU bring your full, authentic self to your career, how important is #representation, and what does #culturalhumility mean to you? 

It’s time to celebrate pride in the heart of ATL! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ Atlanta Pride is “United with Pride” this year and there’s plenty of upcoming events in Midtown to attend. 🎉 Get excited for a fun-filled and event-packed week of celebrations! 🌈 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲’𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗔 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 Thursday, October 10 5 PM - 8PM 🌈 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺 Friday, October 11 7 PM - 11 PM 🌈 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲 Friday, October 11 6 PM - 8 PM 🌈 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗱𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 Saturday, October 12 & Sunday, October 13 10 AM - 10 PM 🌈 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗱𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 Sunday, October 13 12 PM - 4 PM Visit atlantapride.org for a complete list of events and lineups! 🤩