Heading into their 2026 graduation ceremony, students and administrators at Morris Brown College have something special to celebrate. The Atlanta HBCU has earned a five year extension on its accreditation. The accreditation is granted by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, an agency in Virginia. “Morris Brown’s reaffirmation of accreditation through 2031, earned […]
Angela Burt-Murray
Angela Burt-Murray is Capital B Atlanta's editor
Posted inHBCUs
Oprah Returns to Morehouse for Emotional Scholars Celebration
Media mogul and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey surprised Morehouse College students with a pop-up visit they won’t soon forget. Over the weekend, seniors at the all-men’s college gathered for a pregraduation dinner and were greeted by a special guest who had helped make many of their college journeys possible. In 1989, the talk show icon established […]
Posted inIncarceration, Politics & Policy
With Police Help, There Are 41 Arrests of Immigrants Per Day in Georgia
There were 41 arrests of immigrants per day in Georgia in February. The state currently ranks fifth in number of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests nationwide. This 85% year-over-year increase in daily arrests represent the latest figures on immigrant detentions according to the Deportation Data Project. Aiding the rise is the number of sheriff’s […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Criminal Justice
Rapper Offset Shot After a Fight in Florida Four Years After Takeoff’s Death
Atlanta rapper Offset was shot Monday night in Florida. His shooting comes nearly four years after Takeoff, his partner in the Grammy-nominated group Migos, was shot and killed. Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was reportedly shot near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. A representative told TMZ that […]
Posted inLGBTQ
Trans Day of Visibility in Atlanta Centers Black Trans Survival and Joy
As Toni-Michelle Williams, a community organizer and advocate for Black trans justice, gears up to celebrate her 35th birthday next week, her thoughts go back to her suicide attempt at 14 and the challenges trans youth face in Georgia today. “My message to young trans people is to get excited and stay excited to be […]
Posted inCulture, Events
404 Day in Atlanta: Events, Parades, Parties, and Panels
Atlanta will be more than a vibe on April 4, as day parties, parades, and concerts kick off in the city to celebrate 404 Day. Since 2020, Official 404 Day, with Atlanta Influences Everything and Butter.ATL, has been producing the hottest programming around the holiday that salutes Black Atlanta’s global influence. “Globally, Atlanta culture is […]
Posted inCulture, HBCUs, Higher Education
Jill Scott, John Legend, and GloRilla Headline HBCU AwareFest in Atlanta
With a lineup featuring celebs like Jill Scott, Coco Jones, and GloRilla, and panels with notables like pastor Jamal Bryant and Earvin “Magic” Johnson, HBCU AwareFest is the hottest ticket in town this week. Created by billionaire businessman and philanthropist Robert F. Smith, in partnership with Live Nation Urban, the city of Atlanta, and Mayor […]
Posted inCriminal Justice, HBCUs, Sports
After Viral Arrest, Tuskegee Coach Announces Lawsuit Against Morehouse
The viral arrest of Tuskegee University’s basketball coach after a Jan. 31 game at Morehouse College has now resulted in a lawsuit against the all-male HBCU. Morehouse had just beaten Tuskegee 77-69 and were preparing for the end-of-game handshake line. Reports indicate that Morehouse College football players attempted to disrupt that process, and Tuskegee coach […]
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After NBA Shuts Down ‘Magic City Monday’ the Club Says ‘Atlanta Can’t Be Cancelled’
Bowing to public pressure, the NBA announced that ‘Magic City Monday’ was cancelled. The NBA team announced that March 16 would be “Magic City Monday” at State Farm Arena as the team faces off against the Orlando Magic. And while none of the strip clubs famed dancers would be performing, the evening was designed to […]
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‘My Husband Crawls to Shower’: Rodney Taylor’s Wife on His ‘Horrific’ ICE Detention
As Georgia ranks as one of the top states for Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests, immigrants, families, and advocates on the front lines share their fears and the fight for freedom in a series of interviews. January marked one year since Mildred Danis-Taylor had seen her husband, Rodney Taylor. “We speak every day if he […]