Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages & Resource Guide

10/21/2026

🏈🖤💛 HONORING MACON’S TRAILBLAZERS: A LEGACY OF COURAGE, HISTORY & EXCELLENCE!

What a wonderful afternoon at the Historic Douglass Theatre as we celebrated Macon’s own J.T. Thomas, alongside his fellow Lanier classmates and integrators who helped break racial barriers and pave the way for future generations.

This celebration was especially meaningful to me because I, too, was among the Black educators who had to teach at Lanier during the era of school integration. I remember those challenging times and the courage and determination it took to move our community forward.

While we proudly recognize J.T. Thomas for his remarkable journey from Lanier to Florida State University and becoming a four-time Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, we must also honor his classmates and the other trailblazers who stood alongside him. Their courage, sacrifices, and contributions are equally deserving of recognition.

My appreciation goes to former Mayor C. Jack Ellis, the Lanier Integrators, the organizers, and everyone who participated in this meaningful roundtable and wonderful reception.

History was made right here in Macon, Georgia, by ordinary people who demonstrated extraordinary courage.

Let us continue giving our hometown heroes their flowers while they can receive them! 👏🏾

Congratulations to J.T. Thomas on his 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor recognition, and heartfelt appreciation to ALL the Lanier pioneers who helped open doors for generations to come.

Alex C. Habersham
Macon–Middle Georgia Black Pages

10/21/2026

📣 Business owners, growth takes planning. Is your business prepared for what comes next?

Join the UGA Small Business Development Center in Macon for Strategic Growth for Businesses, a FREE workshop focused on planning for growth, managing risk, and keeping your business moving through unexpected disruptions.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕘 9 AM to noon
📍 4875 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA

Connect with industry experts and learn practical steps to strengthen your business before challenges hit.

🔗 Register here:
https://georgiasbdc.org/training-program/0858-001-mcn-strategic-growth-for-businesses/

10/21/2026

Today: Discover the Untold Impact of Black Inventors

🚨 THIS WEDNESDAY MORNING AT 8:30 AM!

Did you know our guest has spent more than 35 years researching Black inventors and has written a book available across 40 countries?

Join us for the CGCBB Weekly Economic Roundtable featuring Keith Holmes, author, lecturer, and founder of Global Black Inventor Research Projects, Inc.

This is the kind of conversation you invite your children, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to hear. Set your alarm, share this post, and come ready to learn something new!

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 🕣 8:30 AM ET

💻 Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88212103160

Meeting ID: 882 1210 3160

10/19/2026

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10/19/2026

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10/18/2026

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer.

It occurs in the young and old. And black women have a higher chance to pass away from it.
We’ve all been impacted by this disease, whether it’s someone you love or know or even if it’s been yourself. Breast cancer does not discriminate but nowadays, there’s a higher chance of survival thanks to things like radiation, MRIs, and chemotherapy.

Ms. Dyleane Taylor is one of those women. After suffering from different forms of breast cancer, she is here with us to speak about her journey that spans over decades and how her life is a testament to scientific and divine intervention.

Did you know that a black woman revolutionized the way we kill cancer cells? Her name is Dr. Jane Cook Wright.

She was born in New York in 1919 to Corrine (Cooke) and Louis Tompkins Wright. Her father Louis was one of the first African American graduates of Harvard Medical School and became the city’s first African American police surgeon in 1929. Watching her father break racial barriers sparked an early interest in medicine that would last her entire life.

She earned her medical degree with honors from New York Medical College in 1945 all while serving as the vice president of her class and president of the honor society. She worked alongside her father in the Cancer Research Foundation at Harlem Hospital which is where her groundbreaking research into cancer began.

She made several contributions to the field of oncology. Some of them include pioneering the use of combination chemotherapy and proved that the use of multiple drugs at the same time could improve cancer outcomes.

She developed the technique of using human tissue culture rather than laboratory mice to test the effects of potential drugs on cancer cells. She also incorporated the use of the drug methotrexate to treat breast cancer and skin cancer.
We use many of her discoveries today, giving women all around world a greater chance at living a longer life with cancer.

10/17/2026

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10/16/2026

The History They Didn't Teach Us

How many Black inventors helped shape the world we live in today, yet never became household names? 👀

Meet **Keith Holmes**, an author and researcher who has spent more than 35 years uncovering the achievements of Black innovators worldwide. His work reminds us that our history is not limited to one month, one invention, or one generation.

Join the Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses for a powerful virtual conversation. Bring a young person, a business owner, or someone who loves history!

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 🕣 8:30 AM ET

💻 Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88212103160

Meeting ID: 882 1210 3160

10/16/2026

MIDDLE GEORGIA CAME TOGETHER FOR AN EVENING OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT!

Last evening, I had the pleasure of joining community leaders, business owners, and supporters from throughout Middle Georgia for a fundraiser reception honoring Congressman Sanford Bishop at the Historic Tubman Museum in Macon.

It was an outstanding evening of fellowship, meaningful conversations, and community engagement.

For more than three decades, Congressman Bishop has represented Georgia’s Second Congressional District, working on issues involving agriculture, economic opportunity, veterans, healthcare, and resources for communities throughout our region.

I was especially appreciative of Congressman Bishop’s acknowledgment of the work that Sherranda Ivey and I contributed toward the evening’s success.

Bringing people together requires relationships, communication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to our communities.

I extend my sincere appreciation to the local leaders, business owners, community representatives, and supporters who participated in the reception.

The strong turnout demonstrated the importance of maintaining relationships between elected officials and the communities they represent.

At Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages, we recognize that information, connections, and community participation are essential to a stronger Middle Georgia.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to a memorable evening.

Together, we continue building relationships and strengthening our communities.

Alex Habersham

10/15/2026

🔥 DID YOU KNOW? OUR HISTORY IS FILLED WITH BLACK INNOVATORS WHO HELPED CHANGE THE WORLD!

From groundbreaking inventions to innovations that transformed industries, Black inventors have made extraordinary contributions to society. But how many of their stories do we really know?

📚 It’s time to uncover the history, celebrate the achievements, and inspire the next generation!

The Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses (CGCBB) invites you to our Weekly Economic Roundtable featuring special guest Keith Holmes, author, researcher, lecturer, and founder of Global Black Inventor Research Projects, Inc.

🌍 For more than 35 years, Mr. Holmes has researched the contributions of Black innovators and inventors around the world!

His book, Black Inventors, Crafting Over 200 Years of Success, is available in more than 1,500 libraries, museums, schools, and bookstores across 40 countries!

👏🏾 Now that’s Black excellence worth celebrating!

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, educator, student, community leader, or simply someone who loves learning about our history, THIS CONVERSATION IS FOR YOU!

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
🕣 8:30 AM Eastern
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88212103160
🔢 Meeting ID: 882 1210 3160

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