Two Housing Bills Could Shape Whether Black Families Stay Housed in Atlanta
Advocates hope that legislation targeting the city’s status as the eviction capital of the U.S. will pass on the session’s final day.
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Spelman Alum Calida Rawles Returns to Her Alma Mater With New Exhibit
The painter explores sisterhood, self-doubt, and what it takes to build a career as a Black woman in the arts.
404 Day in Atlanta: Events, Parades, Parties, and Panels
From day parties to concerts in the park to panel discussions, the annual Atlanta holiday celebrates the culture and influence of our city.
As Black Women Face Historic Job Loss, Speakers at CAU Symposium Urge Action
The annual gathering is one of the few public policy symposiums centering Black women’s ongoing contribution to the political landscape.
In Fulton County Commission Chair Race, Challengers Call for Changing of the Guard
Robb Pitts’ opponents cite conditions at the Fulton County jail and a backlog at the county courts.
Despite Public Pressure, Spelman Muslim Group Must Wait Until 2028 for Recognition
The group’s leaders are pointing to conflicting information and poor communication about the application process.
SW Atlanta Residents Block Alcohol Sales at Controversial Gas Station
Community members are celebrating the win, but say the fight continues.
Jill Scott, John Legend, and GloRilla Headline HBCU AwareFest in Atlanta
Join HBCU students and alums at these star-studded events this week.
Haitians in Atlanta Await Supreme Court Hearing on Temporary Protected Status
By agreeing to hear arguments in the case, the court gave the city’s 15,000 Haitian-born residents some temporary relief.
Trump Sends ICE Agents to Work at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Mayor Dickens announced that the immigration agents would assist TSA workers with long lines.
The Black Mecca’s Climate Plan Is Costing Black Atlanta Residents Their Homes
Flood “fixes” are erasing Black homes and fueling a new wave of climate gentrification in Atlanta.
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