Athens nonprofit prepares to help Hispanic community in face of deportations
In his first week as president, Donald Trump signed an Executive Order calling for the removal of all people without legal status in the US. Activists in Athens are not standing by.
WUGA’s Alexia Ridley sat down with the Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition’s Coordinator Beto Mendoza to discuss how the local Hispanic community has reacted to recent events, and what his organization is doing in response.
Athens musicians talk the South, soul influences, and more
February is Black History Month, a time to commemorate key moments and people in the history of Black people in the US.
Celebrations will occur across the county this month. On February 8th at 9 pm, Athfactor-Liberty Entertainment will present Hip-Hop Canvas: Beats, Art and Fashion, highlighting Black musicians, artists, and poets.
Montu Miller, Farin, and Stella Groove are three Athens musicians who will perform at the event. They sat down with WUGA’s Emma Auer to discuss Black History, as well as their musical styles.