What matters to us at Capital B ATL are the same things that matter to you, because we’re from Atlanta, too. We love this city, and we want to see the Black people who make Atlanta what it is thrive. One of the best ways to make sure our communities flourish is to ensure we […]
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Come Out for Our #APSVotes Event This Thursday
Early voting in the 2023 Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education election is underway, with 10 candidates vying for five open seats on the board that governs more than 80 learning sites across the district. In an effort to keep our readers informed, Capital B Atlanta has joined forces with our partner, Atlanta Civic Circle, […]
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All About Sydney Sims, Atlanta’s General Assignment Reporter
What I do at Capital B Atlanta I’m the general assignment reporter and will be working to develop and source stories that will serve the various Black communities in metro Atlanta. Why I came to Capital B Atlanta As a journalist, I have always been passionate about storytelling on a local level. Journalism is an […]
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What Black Atlanta Wants From the News
At Capital B Atlanta, community engagement is at the heart of our reporting. This means that you, our readers, come first. Civic journalism is an essential service for all Black residents across Atlanta, and we want to deliver reporting that directly meets your needs. So how exactly are we going to do that? We want […]
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All About Kenya Hunter, Atlanta Health Reporter
What I do at Capital B Atlanta I’m the health reporter at Capital B Atlanta. I’ll be reporting on health outcomes in all aspects of Black life in the city, whether it’s environmental justice, abortion access, climate change, or COVID-19. I’m excited to build out my vision for the beat, like hosting panels and working […]
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All About Adjoa Danso, Atlanta Community Engagement Editor
What I do at Capital B Atlanta I’m Capital B Atlanta’s community engagement editor, which means it’s my job to know the word on the street. Consider me your direct link to our newsroom. If there’s something happening in your neighborhood that you think isn’t getting enough attention, or if you want to help us […]
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All About Jewel Wicker, Atlanta Editor-at-Large
What I do at Capital B Atlanta At Capital B Atlanta, I work as the editor-at-large, helping our lead editor Gavin Godfrey build out an editorial strategy that will serve Black communities that have been underrepresented in traditional media. Why I came to Capital B Atlanta My interest in helping Capital B launch in Atlanta […]
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All About Gavin Godfrey, Editor of Capital B Atlanta
What I do at Capital B Atlanta As the editor at Capital B Atlanta I’m mainly focused on two things: finding stories and corresponding storytellers, and building the culture for the ATL newsroom of Capital B. As much as I want us to be a resource for Black folks in the city and metro area, […]