In this week’s top Atlanta Daily World news items, we highlight the untimely passing of Dexter Scott King; Atlanta Falcons hiring its first Black head coach; André 3000 on tour, and more.
The passing of Dexter Scott King continues to impact the nation. Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, has sadly passed away after a valiant battle with prostate cancer. He transitioned at his home in Malibu, California. At a press conference, Dr. Bernice King, Dexter’s sister, shed light on her brother’s legacy and his visionary leadership at the King Center. Despite facing fierce criticism and attack, Dexter had a prophetic intent to bring their father’s vision to life through technology.
In other news, André 3000, member of the iconic OutKast duo, has announced his return to Atlanta for the first time in eight years with his New Blue Sun tour. The tour will begin in Brooklyn, NY on Jan. 29 and include a three night residency at the renowned Blue Note Jazz Club. André 3000 will then make his way to Atlanta, where he will perform at the Variety Playhouse for three shows on Feb. 27, followed by a performance at the larger venue of Center Stage on March 2. Fans are eagerly anticipating his long-awaited return to the stage.
The Atlanta Falcons have also made history by hiring Raheem Morris as their first Black head coach. Morris previously served as an interim head coach for the Falcons in 2020 and as the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in 2023. This hiring comes as part of a wave of diversity and inclusion in the NFL, with other teams also appointing Black head coaches.
In other news, Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta is embarking on a $46 million project to upgrade its burn unit and renovate lab space. The hospital, which serves as a center of Georgia’s healthcare system, filed a certificate of need application for this much-needed renovation. The improvements will benefit patients in need of burn care and enhance the hospital’s capabilities.
Lastly, a group of trailblazing Georgia State University law students is gearing up to head to Paris, France for the 2024 Olympic Games. These students are part of the Legal Life of the Olympic Games course, which delves into the business and legal aspects of the Olympic experience. This unique opportunity is part of the university’s experiential learning curriculum, which focuses on providing real-world, culturally relevant learning opportunities.
These stories, from the passing of a true legacy to the hiring of a historic head coach and the exciting announcements of André 3000’s tour and GSU students heading to the Olympics, have captivated the city of Atlanta this week. Stay tuned as Atlanta Daily World brings you the latest updates on these stories and more.
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