BronzeLens Film Festival Marks 16 Years with Big Wins and Bittersweet Goodbye
Drastic Pell Grant Changes Now Law—HBCUs and Low-Income Students Brace for the Next Phase
Americans Say Racism Exists, but Shrug at Solutions
Too Pricey to Protect
Skin Cancer Is Trickier Than You Think
Negro League Conference Unveils More History and Takes on Future Challenges
MARTA’s Transit Ambassadors Gear Up for Labor Day Travelers
Chit Chat Atlanta Tours Launches With Immersive Black History & Cultural Experiences
Why Rap Dixon Belongs in Cooperstown with the Legends
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- Black History , Education
- August 22, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Howard University President Ben Vinson III to Step Down After Two Years
Howard University President Ben Vinson III will step down on August 31 after less than two years. Former President Wayne Frederick returns as interim leader during the transition.
- Sports , Black History
- August 22, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
From Exclusion to Excellence: The Birth of Negro League Baseball
The Negro National League’s first game on May 2, 1920, marked a historic turning point for Black baseball, led by visionary founder Rube Foster.
- Community
- August 22, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
MARTA Safety Briefing Highlights Technology, But My Experience Exposed Gaps in Rider Assistance
MARTA’s safety briefing showcased advanced crime-fighting tools, but my frustrating experience finding the event revealed lapses in accessibility, raising concerns about rider assistance and emergency readiness.
- Arts & Entertainment , Events
- August 21, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
BronzeLens Film Festival Opens with Stirring Tribute to Blues Legend Eddie Taylor
The 16th Annual BronzeLens Film Festival opened in Atlanta with The Rhythm & The Blues, a moving tribute to Eddie Taylor, celebrating diverse stories and filmmakers of color.
- Business & Finance
- August 21, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
From Costa Rica to Krog Street: The Journey of Xocolatl
Atlanta’s Xocolatl crafts award-winning bean-to-bar chocolate, ethically sourced from small farms, blending bold flavors with social justice, sustainability, and community impact in every handmade bar.
- Business & Finance , Health , Politics
- August 20, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
From Pecans to Hospitals: Warnock Highlights Tariff and Health Care Struggles in Georgia
Senator Raphael Warnock visited Georgia farms, hospitals, and small businesses, warning Trump tariffs and GOP tax cuts threaten farmers, rural hospitals, and small business survival statewide.
- Opinions
- August 20, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
I Pledge Allegiance – Not!
At Atlanta City Council, reflection on the Pledge of Allegiance revealed America’s unfulfilled promises of liberty and justice, systemic racism, and enduring struggles for Black equality
- Community , Business & Finance , Politics
- August 18, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Exports, Tariffs, and Tradition, Pecan Farmers Seek Relief in Global Market
Georgia pecan farmers met with Senator Raphael Warnock to discuss tariffs, exports, and resilience as the state leads U.S. production and expands into global markets
- Community , Health
- August 17, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
DeKalb County, Urban League Launch Water Rate Assistance Program to Support Families
DeKalb County and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta launch WRAP, a water rate assistance program to help low-income families manage rising bills and protect access.
- Community
- August 16, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
MARTA Escalator, Cleared by State, Back in Service at Vine City
MARTA reopens Vine City escalator after Beyoncé concert overload incident. Safety upgrades, inspections, and new crowd control measures aim to protect passengers during future stadium events.
