Still Becoming

In Still Becoming, Florita Bell Griffin explores how rapid innovation can weaken trust, continuity, and human connection when systems change without coherence or lived context

MARTA Launches First Phase of Rapid A-Line Bus Service, Marking Major Step in Atlanta Transit Expansion

MARTA launches Rapid A-Line, Atlanta’s first bus rapid transit route, connecting downtown to southside neighborhoods with faster service, dedicated lanes, and phased station improvements.

Atlanta Marks Major Housing Milestone with Opening of The Beacon at Cooper Street

Atlanta celebrates opening of The Beacon at Cooper Street, marking 500 rapid housing units delivered to address homelessness through innovative modular construction and community partnerships.

The Weight of a Life Taken Too Soon

A life taken too soon leaves a community grieving, questioning motive, seeking justice, and confronting the painful truth that no loss is ever just another headline.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

April 14, 2026  … this column exists for only one purpose and that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help…

Living With AI: How It Is Changing Work, Family, and Community

By Florita Bell Griffin | Houston, TX | April 14, 2026 Artificial intelligence has moved into daily life with unusual speed. For many people, the shift happened almost quietly. One…

Wear Your Health on Your Sleeve

“Smart devices now track heart rate, sleep, and glucose, turning everyday wear into powerful tools for health awareness, prevention, and community wellness.”

In Rome, A Close Race Reveals a District in Tension Between Change and Tradition

By Milton Kirby | Rome, GA | April 8, 2026 The room was loud. The streets were quiet. And somewhere between the two, the truth of this election began to…

When Systems Forget Who They Were Built For

By Florita Bell Griffin, Ph.D. | Houston, TX | April 7, 2026 Most systems begin with people in mind. They are designed to solve a specific problem, remove friction, or…

Atlanta Dream Acquire All‑Star Angel Reese in Major Trade With Chicago Sky

Atlanta Dream acquire All-Star Angel Reese from Chicago Sky, adding elite rebounding and championship pedigree after historic 2025 season, signaling serious title ambitions in 2026.

Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 5

Nathaniel “Mr. Bowleggs” Dansby’s Soul Country journey reclaims Black roots in country music, blending faith, legacy, and storytelling into a timeless cultural revival.

Metro Leaders Urge Veto of HB 369, Call Bill “Targeted” and “Discriminatory”

Metro Atlanta leaders urge Governor Kemp to veto HB 369, warning the bill targets five counties, undermines voter clarity, and threatens local control.

Obama Foundation Partners with After School Matters to Launch Youth Programs at Presidential Center

Milton Kirby | Chicago, IL | April 4, 2026 The Obama Foundation has announced a major youth programming partnership with After School Matters, positioning Chicago teens at the center of…

SNAP Eligibility, Policy Changes, and What Households Need to Know in 2026

SNAP benefits in 2026 bring updated income limits, work requirements, and policy changes under federal law, impacting how low-income households qualify for food assistance nationwide.