Tracie Powell remembers how relatively easy it was to secure $10 million in funding for the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund at Borealis Philanthropy, where she led fundraising back in 2020. The Ford Foundation gave $6 million in one fell swoop, and others lined up to supplement it. Now it’s 2024 and as the founder of […]
Sydney Sims
Sydney Sims is the youth and education reporter for Capital B Atlanta. Twitter @bySydneySims
Posted inHistory
Big Bethel AME Church Receives $200,000 Grant to Preserve Black Cultural Legacy
If you have ever driven along the Interstate 75/85 interchange in downtown Atlanta, amongst the skyline, you have likely seen a tall gray structure with a blue illuminated sign that reads “Jesus Saves.” The iconic yet simple message is a foundational doctrine to the building’s occupants, the congregation of Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, […]
Posted inHousing
Local Community Land Trust Plans to Turn Apartment Complex Into Affordable Units
Back in December, when the People’s Community Land Trust told the residents living at 379 Elm Street, a dilapidated, nine-unit multifamily apartment complex in Atlanta’s English Avenue neighborhood, that it would be lowering their rent, the immediate reaction was skepticism. “Everyone was like, ‘What’s the catch?’” Nikishka Iyengar, founder and ecosystem director for The Guild, […]
Posted inEducation, K-12
Interested in Charter Schools? APS Just Opened Its Application Process.
It’s that time of year again. Atlanta Public Schools’ Office of Charter and Partner Schools has officially started its application process for the 2024-2025 school year. Seven charter schools operating within APS are now accepting applications through one comprehensive process called Apply APS Charter, a collaboration between APS and participating charter schools. Applications opened on […]
Posted inEducation, School Boards
Atlanta School Board Welcomes New Members, Sets Committee Assignments
The newly elected Atlanta Public School Board laid out the priorities for the early part of its term on Monday, as the body officially met for the first time since a contentious election last fall. The nine-member board, which included new members Ken Zeff and Alfred “Shivy” Brooks, who is the first active teacher elected […]
Posted inCapital B ATL Events, Year-end-recap-2023
Top Trending Topics: Capital B ATL’s Year-End Recap
Boy, that was fast. The year 2023 blew by in a hurry, but not without twists and turns that will impact Black Atlanta, and the region overall, for years to come. From courtroom battles that could reshape how creatives in hip-hop put out their work to those that could shape the next presidential election, Fulton […]
Posted inEducation, School Boards
Results Are In. Alfred ‘Shivy’ Brooks Wins APS Board Runoff Election.
The vote is in. Alfred “Shivy” Brooks made history Tuesday evening by becoming the first active teacher to hold a seat on the Atlanta Board of Education in its 150-year history, after winning a special runoff election with a commanding 64.6% of the vote. Brooks will join eight other school board members who oversee the […]
Posted inEducation, School Boards
APS Board Runoff Election Is Happening Dec. 5. Here’s What You Need to Know.
This story was published as part of our #APSVotes project with Atlanta Civic Circle to help shed light on APS school board elections. Read our school board election voting guide here. Atlanta voters will return to the polls for a Dec. 5 runoff election to decide who will fill the final seat on the city’s […]
Posted inEducation, School Boards
Election Results: 2023 Atlanta School Board
This story was published as part of our #APSVotes project with Atlanta Civic Circle to help shed light on APS school board elections. On Tuesday, Atlanta voters chose a new school board—half of one at least. Ten candidates competed for five spots on the Atlanta Board of Education in the Nov. 7 election, which oversees Atlanta Public Schools (APS). […]
Posted inEducation, School Boards
What Black Voters Are Saying: Atlanta School Board Elections
This story was published as part of our #APSVotes project with Atlanta Civic Circle to help shed light on APS school board elections. Nov. 7 marks Election Day for city of Atlanta voters for the Atlanta School Board election.Ten candidates are vying for five open seats on the governing body for Atlanta Public Schools. The nine Atlanta School Board […]