There’s never a dull moment in Atlanta or Georgia politics, and that reality definitely isn’t changing in 2026: The following is a breakdown of key questions as we head into 2026: Will FIFA World Cup be a boon or bust for Black Atlanta? The most high-profile stage for the world’s most popular sport is expected […]
Jon Ossoff
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Ossoff Talks Affordable Housing, Delivering for Black Voters
Lack of affordable housing is “probably the number one issue” impacting everyone in metro Atlanta, especially the region’s Black community, according to U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff. It’s why he says he’s spent years combatting abusive corporate landlords and promoting affordable home construction across the state. “I’m in the midst now of an ongoing investigation of […]
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‘She Should Have Hung in There’: Voters Saddened By Nikema Williams’ Resignation
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams’ resignation as chair of the Georgia Democratic Party didn’t sit well with some constituents in her district as the party, backed by an overwhelming majority of Black voters, seeks a new direction heading into a pivotal midterm election cycle next year. Williams — who became the first Black woman ever to […]
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Nikema Williams Under Fire Following Trump Election Victory
Kamala Harris isn’t the only Black woman being scrutinized in the aftermath of Democrats’ latest devastating loss to Donald Trump. Many Georgia Democrats are calling for the resignation of their party’s state leader, U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, arguing that voter turnout and election results across the state could have been better this election cycle if […]