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Bellwood Quarry Park Will Eventually Become Largest Greenspace in Atlanta, Thanks to Record $17.5 Million Grant

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has awarded a $17.5 million grant to Atlanta BeltLine Partnership to support development of Westside Park. With the first...

West Nile Virus Found in Fulton County

Local Public Health Officials Urge Fulton County Residents to Protect Themselves and Their Families Fulton County Board of Health officials are urging County residents to...

VIEWPOINTS: How One Decision Set Voting Rights Back 50 Years

The Mountain Standing Right Behind the Mountain Top By Ray Curry, Secretary-Treasurer, UAW This month marks the 54th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights...

Gentrification, Crime, Property Taxes and Infrastructure On Agenda at DeKalb Community Forum

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will hold a community forum on Thursday, August 29th, to candidly discuss the county’s changing communities and address pressing...

New Oral History Project Documents Julian Bond’s Role in the Atlanta Student Movement, SNCC

The Julian Bond Oral History Project has launched a comprehensive website dedicated to the work and career of Julian Bond from 1960-1968 and the...

VIEWPOINTS: Waters Calls HUD’s Move to Weaken Protections Against Housing Discrimination “Cruel”

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement condemning the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s...

An African Marvel: The Diasporic Symbolism of Simone Leigh’s Brick House

By Jasmine Wilson, ZuCot Gallery Rooted in creativity, bravado, and rich musical chemistry, The Commodores song “Brick House” remains a classic. It raises vibration and...

Arian Simone and Keshia Knight Pulliam Launch Venture Capital Fund For Black Women Entrepreneurs

Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam is investing in the futures of Black women entrepreneurs. She teamed up with entrepreneur Arian Simone to launch a $5 million venture...

Rural America Has a Maternal Mortality Problem. Midwives Might Help Solve It.

By April Simpson, Staff Writer, Stateline The sun is setting just as midwife Sheryl Shafer wraps up a long Thursday on the road visiting families...

Council President Felicia A. Moore Calls for Forensic Audit of Former Chief Financial Officer Activities

Atlanta City Council President Felicia A. Moore is strongly recommending a forensic review regarding specific activities of the City’s former Chief Financial Officer James...

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