For many families across metro Atlanta, the holiday season can be a time of joy but also one of financial stress. Rising grocery costs, high utility bills, and unexpected expenses can make it hard for some households to provide meals and gifts for their children. Fortunately, local nonprofits, faith-based organizations and government programs are stepping […]
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Black Trans Leaders in Atlanta Create Safety and Support Amid Growing Attacks
Amid the current political climate where it has become even more difficult to be Black and trans in the South, the Solutions Not Punishments Collaborative, known as SnapCo, are finding ways to carve out joy and normalcy for Atlanta’s community of queer people of color. Formed in 2013 out of an alliance between the Racial […]
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The HBCU Students Staying on Campus During the Holidays — And Loving It
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Xavier University alumna Destinee Kerr remembers being a broke freshman, barely scraping by to pay a phone bill and her out-of-state tuition. She dreamed of attending the Bayou Classic, an annual Thanksgiving weekend event and football game in New Orleans. While Kerr always wanted to go, she could never afford it, let […]
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Atlanta Thanksgiving Food Drives: Where Families Can Get Help This Year
For many families in Atlanta, Thanksgiving can be a stressful time. According to local food bank organizations, thousands of households across the city face food insecurity, meaning they don’t always know where their next meal will come from. And as government programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program face delays and cuts, gaps in access […]
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After Backlash, Neighbors Vote on New Design for 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre Mural
Shortly after a mural commemorating the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre was unveiled in South Atlanta last month, residents voiced concerns about the lack of community input on the mural’s violent imagery. The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre was a four-day wave of racial terror when white mobs attacked Black communities throughout Atlanta, leaving at least 25 […]
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How to Help or Get Help During SNAP Pause in Atlanta: Free Food, Donations, and Volunteering
Starting Nov. 1, thousands of Georgia families who rely on food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will face a sudden halt to their monthly benefit allotments, as the federal program is paused amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. With no clear date for federal aid to resume, local food banks, churches, and mutual-aid […]
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Clark Atlanta University Homecoming 2025 Guide: Events, Celebrations, and More
Alumni and students alike will be celebrating culture and community at Clark Atlanta University this week as homecoming 2025 kicks off. Events scheduled for Oct. 19-25 are sure to be full of fun and fellowship in the West End. This is your official event lineup to celebrate Panther pride! MONDAY State of the University and […]
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For the Love of Atlanta: Connected on the Westside
Last Friday, I headed over to The Gathering Spot for the Transform Westside Summit, hosted by the Westside Future Fund. This month’s theme hit close to home: “Connected on the Westside — Building Pathways to Parks, Jobs, and Opportunity Without Displacement.” Westside Future Fund is a nonprofit committed to helping the historic neighborhoods of Vine […]
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Inside the SpelHouse Tailgate: Where Black Excellence Meets Tradition
At SpelHouse, homecoming weekend means one thing: tailgate. It’s where the campus comes alive, old friends reunite, current students celebrate, and the legacy of two storied HBCUs fills the air with pride. Each year, thousands of Spelman and Morehouse students, alumni, and families return to the Atlanta University Center for a weekend that’s part block […]
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Grove Park Honors Local Leaders Shaping Atlanta’s West Side
The revitalization of Grove Park, by legacy community members and allies alike, took center stage this week at the Grove Park Foundation’s annual heroes celebration at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, a longtime champion of the west side neighborhood that borders his own home in Collier Heights, saluted the foundation’s focus on mitigating displacement […]