Healthcare professionals, gym trainers, medicaid providers, and more gathered Wednesday in South Fulton — an area that has been described as a “healthcare desert” — for an event focused on men’s health and wellness. South Fulton Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs said the city’s Men’s Health Expo was designed to get men in the community connected to […]
Alyssa Johnson
Alyssa Johnson is Capital B Atlanta's enterprise reporter.
Posted inPolitics & Policy, Voting
Georgia Republicans Back Away From Redistricting Plan After Outcry
Efforts to begin redrawing Georgia’s voting district maps through a special session of the General Assembly have been canceled. The Republicans’ plan, which many feared would disenfranchise Black and brown voters, had already sparked multiple protests Wednesday at the Georgia State Capitol. “Changes to Georgia’s maps should take place only when members of the General […]
Posted inCommunity, Politics & Policy
Black Residents Say Moving the Olympic Cauldron Would Erase History
Whenever longtime Summerhill resident Mary Gay drives into her Atlanta neighborhood, the first thing she’s greeted with is the Olympic Cauldron — an artifact that once held the fiery torch for the 1996 Olympic Games. Seeing the historic structure puts a smile on her face because once she sees it, she knows she’s “home.” Last […]
Posted inSports
As Fans Celebrate the World Cup in Atlanta, Racism Remains a Challenge for the Sport
Being a host city for the World Cup means welcoming soccer teams from all over the globe and appreciating other countries’ cultures. It can also be a moment where racial conflict and culture clashes arise as the sport itself has a history of racism against Black players. On Monday, World Cup video review analyst Shaun […]
Posted inCommunity, Politics & Policy, Transportation
MARTA’s New Bus Routes Leave Atlanta Seniors Struggling to Cross Unsafe Streets
A bridge, cracked sidewalks, and a traffic-heavy street — this is the path that elderly residents living in a senior home in Southwest Atlanta say they must navigate to get to their new bus stop after MARTA eliminated the stop in front of their building. LeRon Moore, one of the residents at Berean Village Senior […]
Posted inHealth, Housing, Jobs, LGBTQ
Where Black LGBTQ Atlantans Can Find HIV Care and Support
As Atlanta celebrates Pride month, it’s also a moment for raising awareness and providing support as Black LGBTQ residents remain a vulnerable population to a persistent public health crisis. In 2023, the South had the highest rate of HIV diagnoses out of all U.S. regions, and Black Americans had the highest rate out of all […]
Posted inClimate Change, Environmental Justice, Local Politics, Politics & Policy
Atlanta’s Flash Flooding Crisis Has Black Residents Sounding an Alarm
A few weeks ago, heavy rains came down quickly in Atlanta, turning the city’s Downtown Connector into a lake during rush-hour traffic. As the rain fell, some drivers were seen sitting on the hood of their vehicles as their cars became submerged, while others waded through waist-high water and abandoned their cars. On May 20, […]
Posted inHBCUs, Health, Politics & Policy
Atlanta Pursues New Hospital With Morehouse School of Medicine
City of Atlanta officials announced Tuesday they will partner with the Morehouse School of Medicine to create a hospital to address healthcare gaps in Black neighborhoods. The hospital, called “Project Robin,” was proposed to the Atlanta City Council last fall. At a May 26 committee meeting, city officials revealed more details about the project, including […]
Posted inEvents, Sports
Your Guide to World Cup Watch Parties and Festivals in Atlanta
Atlanta is gearing up to host matches for the 2026 World Cup, and even if you don’t have tickets to the games, you can still join in on the fun at fan festivals, watch parties, and other cultural events across the city. The World Cup takes place from June 11 to July 19, and Atlanta […]
Posted inHBCUs, Higher Education
Morehouse School of Medicine Defends Anti-DEI Graduation Speaker Amid Backlash
While this time of year is supposed to be one of celebration for students and their families, Morehouse School of Medicine’s graduation is being overshadowed by controversy. Some students at the HBCU are protesting the school’s decision to invite a Republican lawmaker as this year’s commencement speaker on May 16. U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick of […]
