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 […]
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Despite Public Pressure, Spelman Muslim Group Must Wait Until 2028 for Recognition
Rokiyah Darbo and Qaí Hinds, two Spelman College seniors, have had to give up their quest to officially revive the college’s Muslim student association, An-Nisa, before they graduate in May. Following Capital B Atlanta’s recent reporting on the obstacles An-Nisa have faced in becoming a registered student organization, Spelman is conducting an internal review to […]
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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 […]
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Spelman’s Muslim Students Mark Ramadan While Fighting for Recognition
Tuesday evening, a few minutes after 6:30 p.m., dozens of students broke their fast with water and dates at Morehouse College’s King Chapel. After an evening prayer, a buffet of chicken, fish, rice, and samosas opened up for the gathering of current and former Atlanta University Center Consortium students to have a meal before educator […]
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Slutty Vegan CEO Pinky Cole Files for Bankruptcy
Pinky Cole, the dynamic founder of the $100 million Slutty Vegan restaurant empire, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to reports, Cole owes $1.4 million to the Small Business Administration and the Georgia Department of Revenue. The 38-year-old entrepreneur, who revolutionized the plant-based restaurant game with flavorful lineup of burgers and fries, has also […]
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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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Political Power and Black Business: A Sweet Auburn Building Anchored Black Atlanta
Built in 1895, the brown and yellow Queen Anne style house sits close to the sidewalk, two stories rising straight from a narrow yard bordered by hedges trimmed even with the porch rail. The steps leading from the street are paved with concrete worn at the center where thousands of feet have walked the same […]
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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 […]
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Lil Jon’s Son DJ Young Slade Dead at 27
The son of rapper Lil Jon has reportedly died. In a statement to TMZ, Lil Jon confirmed his 27-year-old son’s passing: “I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith. His mother, Nicole Smith, and I are devastated. Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, […]
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From Enslavement to Legacy: The History Buried at South-View Cemetery
On the southern edge of Atlanta, red clay settles into quiet hills, and magnolia trees stretch toward the sun. South-View Cemetery rests like a long, unfinished sentence. Not silent, nor asleep. It listens. It remembers. Beneath its grass and stone lies a community that refused to disappear. Here, the dead become the storytellers about the […]