Too Busy To Hate

October 26, 1911, Mahalia Jackson, the 'Queen of the Civil Rights' and gospel legend, entered the world in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Mahalia was an undisputed powerhouse, navigating the Civil Rights era with confidence, courage, and a voice that captured diverse audiences wherever she was heard. Her steadfast friendship with MLK Jr. is recorded in her willingness to reenter the deep south with a song of hope and freedom.
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"That's where the power comes from," says the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who first met the singer in the 1960s. "When there is no gap between what you say and who you are, what you say and what you believe — when you can express that in song, it is all the more powerful."
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Today we are filled with gratitude for her legacy and her music that continues to uplift and usher us into a greater story.

Home Team Highlight:
Did you know that thirty-eight percent of single mamas in Atlanta live below the poverty line? The Foundation is dedicated to serving, and loving, these moms with dignity and care. While their efforts are expressed in meeting tangible needs of single moms in Atlanta, they also provide a unique undercurrent of relief and support for the women they serve.
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“We believe these essentials should be accessible to all mamas and we are committed to making the fight easier.”
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This begins to translate directly for families as they experience family stabilization and have the opportunity to focus on flourishing. We are inspired by their care and pursuit and hope you will follow along on their journey to change the experience of single moms in our city from one of striving to thriving.
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Pencils down. Enjoy fall break, Atlanta.

Huge props to Refuge Coffee Co for being Too Busy - creating welcome and serving selflessly. We loved having them for our Home Team Partner this month.
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Everyone showed their love and support, so we are excited to count up all the orders. Today's the last day for your Home Team shirt purchase to benefit Refuge, if you want to pile on.
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Keep up the great work friends!!

Never get tired of looking at this sign driving down Irwin. Look at that K.

Last week to support with your Home Team shirt purchase. Show some love for the amazing work they are doing!

Home Team Highlight:
In Season 2 of podcast, listeners have the opportunity to overhear Bethaney's insightful conversations with leaders and practitioners around building compassion, mobilizing diversity, creating liberating culture and intergenerational diversity - to name a few.

Find The Diversity Gap podcast on major streaming services.

For a little extra support, depth, and reflection, grab the conversation guide to track along with your listening.

1. Pour a good cup of coffee.
2. Think of 4 people busy doing what they are made to do.
3. Grab a pen, postcards and stamps.
4. Get busy sending some love out into the world.

Grab your school supplies. And keep those pencils sharpened.

We’ve all got work to do.

Taking in the day on a trip to the neighborhood post office.

One of the many benefits we have received from following is the Diversity Digest. This is a first-Tuesday-of-the-month email with great insights and education.

Excited to see what's in store tomorrow!

August is upon us and we’d love for you to join our Home Team that’s supporting this month. Follow the link in our bio for more information about and her brilliant work around culture and racial reconciliation.