High gas prices, rising grocery costs, and changes in government assistance programs have prompted local Atlanta food banks and nonprofits to sound an alarm as hundreds of thousands of families need food assistance this summer. In 2020, the Atlanta Community Food Bank, the largest food bank in the metro area, served around 170,000 people per […]
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The Black Seniors Who Remember Atlanta Before the Stadiums
This story first appeared on For the Record: A Black Oral History Archive. The archive is a collection of over 100 firsthand stories of Black life in America. Tillman Ward, 80, recalls his father building him and his siblings a home on Chestnut Place in Vine City in southwest Atlanta during the 1950s. He remembers watching […]
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African Nations Make World Cup History as Atlanta Fans Rally Behind Them
Morocco made history as the first African country to reach the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This summer, 10 countries are represented. Algeria, Cape Verde, Ghana, Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Senegal, Tunisia, and South Africa are competing against 38 other countries for the $50 million prize. Tuesday, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Pride 2026: Atlanta’s Lineup of LGBTQ+ Events
While Black Pride is still a few months away, national Pride month celebrations are in full swing in June to celebrate LGBTQ+ history and achievement. From parades and drag shows to craft fairs and festivals, the city comes together for a dynamic lineup of LGBTQ celebrations. June 7 Pride Run ATL 5K Piedmont Park will […]
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Removal of Jovita Moore Mural Sparks Backlash From Residents
While most Atlanta residents remember the late Jovita Moore for her work in front of the camera as the long-standing news anchor on WSB-TV, Grant Park resident Atiba Mbiwan remembers her most for her work behind the scenes. Mbiwan said he met Moore in the early 2000s as the nonprofits that they both were affiliated […]
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Women’s History Month: 12 Events in Atlanta Honoring Black Women
As the home of civil rights legends, business leaders, and cultural content creators, Atlanta — and Black women in our city — influence everything. In celebration of Women’s History Month this March, there will be book signings, art exhibits, and spoken-word brunches so that Black women in the metro area can get their flowers. March […]
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From Swimming to Camping, an Atlanta Group Is Reclaiming Nature for Black Folks
On any given weekend in Atlanta, you might find dozens of Black residents hiking Arabia Mountain, kayaking along the Chattahoochee River, or gathered around a campfire sharing stories. At the center of it all is Taylor Crenshaw and her organization Peace in the Wild, which she started to get Black people into the outdoors. “Peace […]
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Atlanta Valentine’s Day Events to Celebrate All Kinds of Love
This year for Valentine’s Day, Atlanta’s restaurants, museums and performance venues are rolling out an array of events to get you in the mood. Whether you’re looking to dance the night away or share a romantic experience with a loved one, Atlanta’s 2026 Valentine’s lineup promises a weekend full of unforgettable experiences. Thursday, Feb. 12 […]
