Staffing Cuts at Atlanta VA Raise Concerns for Black Veterans Who Rely on It Most
The agency has lost more than 1,000 employees in Georgia, and Black veterans say delays and disruptions are growing.
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Black Georgia Republicans Back Trump’s Iran Airstrikes
While Black GOP members say the president is protecting America’s interests, Democrats are questioning his authority to start the war.
Eviction Crisis in Metro Atlanta Disproportionately Impacts Black Residents
Elevated rents, shrinking affordable housing stock, and stagnant wages are root causes.
Former Falcon Rondale Moore’s Death Highlights Suicide Crisis Among Black Men
The former wide receiver’s passing comes as suicide rates among young Black men climb sharply, especially in Georgia.
Toxic Air From Sterilizer Plant Sparked Cancer Fears. Now Black Families Are Fighting Back.
Community and environmental groups are suing to block federal exemptions they say put families at risk from hazardous emissions.
Spelman’s Mission to Create the Next Generation of Black Tech Professionals
The college hosted students from across the country to compete in a 24-hour video game design contest.
LGBTQ Students Are Rewriting What Belonging Looks Like at the AUC
Morehouse, Spelman, and Clark Atlanta students say their campuses are evolving environments where queer life is increasingly visible.
Gubernatorial Candidates Make Their Case to Black Business Owners
Democratic and Republican candidates field questions on small businesses, bipartisanship, and the the local economy at the Lakewood forum.
WNBA Champion Kara Braxton Dies in Crash on Atlanta Freeway
One of the 43-year-old’s sons posted an image of his mother on social media with the message: “Imma miss my queen!”
Political Power and Black Business: A Sweet Auburn Building Anchored Black Atlanta
From the home of Martin Luther King Jr. to a thriving business district, visitors receive an education on ingenuity and resilience.
From Swimming to Camping, an Atlanta Group Is Reclaiming Nature for Black Folks
Peace in the Wild’s founder says the organization’s mission is to reconnect the diaspora to the outdoors.
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