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Spencer to guide the institution on local, state and federal government issues Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is proud to announce that LaShannon Spencer, PhD, has joined MSM as Vice President of Government Affairs. In this role, Dr. Spencer will report to the Office of the President and CEO and guide the institution on local, … Continued

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From WABE Arts and Culture News:

On the “City Lights” series “Speaking of Comedy,” Atlanta’s funniest locals share insights on the perks and perils of their profession. This edition features Atlanta-based comedian Gayle Lewis. Lewis’s interest […]

Arts Atlanta:

The just-announced season is marked by numerous debuts and closes with a monumental Mahler symphony. :: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann will conclude the Beethoven Project with the composer’s monumental Symphony No. 9 on November 13, November 15 and November 16. The orchestra’s 2025-26 season was announced March 25. Beethoven also figures in...

From the Atlanta Daily World:

Source: Xinhua News Agency / Getty Target is still having a rough go of it since the company announced back in January that it was ending its DEI initiatives, including a three-year program that focused on building Black careers. The decision by Target, which appears to coincide with the Trump administration’s white nationalist warpath on all … Continued

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From the Saporta Report:

March is Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the millions of individuals in our communities who live with these disabilities. It is a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and acknowledge the work that remains to ensure inclusion, accessibility, and support for all. According to the Georgia […]

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From WABE Politics News:

Leaders from PBS and NPR will appear before the House DOGE subcommittee on Wednesday, facing questions about federal support for public broadcasting. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26 at […]

From WABE Local News:

Georgia’s voters said in November that they wanted property tax relief, but many local governments are holding on to their power to raise taxes despite the statewide vote. Now state […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

Photo: Getty Images Social media users and celebrities are sharing their reactions to the news that Dawn Robinson, a founding member of En Vogue, has been living in her car for the past three years. On Tuesday (March 11), Robinson shared a lengthy video on social media, during which she revealed that she’s been living … Continued

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Photo: Getty Images Actress Ayo Edebiri says she faced “insane death threats” after Elon Musk shared a fake report about her being cast in a film. On her Instagram Story, Edebiri called out Musk for reposting a report from “Unlimited L’s,” a rightwing social media account, that falsely stated she was slated to replace Johnny … Continued

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Photo: Getty Images Countless Black workers may be at risk following reports of President Donald Trump’s plans for the United States Postal Service (USPS), per The Guardian. According to the Washington Post, Trump is expected to take control of the USPS, signing an executive order to privatize the agency under the Commerce Department. The USPS … Continued

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Photo: Getty Images Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) has fired back at Attorney General Pam Bondi’s warning to “tread very carefully” when it comes to her criticism of Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk. During a Sunday (March 23) appearance on Fox News, Bondi seemingly threatened Crockett over her involvement … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Photo: Getty Images The Trump administration is moving to remove the temporary legal status of over 530,000 migrants from Haiti, Nicaragua, Cuba, and Venezuela. According to BBC, over 530,000 migrants brought into the U.S. through a Biden administration sponsorship process known as CHNV were warned to leave the country before their permits and deportation shields … Continued

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From the New York Times:

A new book by the journalist Brian Goldstone puts a spotlight on people who have jobs but no homes, whose struggles remain largely invisible.

From the New York Times:

Fans of brands like Olipop and Poppi say it’s simple: Now more than ever, they need a guilt-free treat. And if it says it has fiber? All the better.

From the Saporta Report:

Atlanta Film Festival is gearing up for its 49th annual festival lineup of 132 films starting April 24 — and this year, more than 30 films and shorts are from Georgia.  The popular 11-day festival is set to run from April 24 to May 4, primarily at the Plaza Theatre and Tara Theatre, with other […]

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From WABE Politics News:

A Georgia bill headed to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for final approval would ban personal devices during the day for kindergarten, elementary and middle school students. The Georgia Senate passed […]

From WABE Local News:

Gwinnett County officials and community development leaders are working to attract Ukrainian drone makers. They predict the technology could play a major role in public safety in the next few […]

From WABE Arts and Culture News:

Nannie Helen Burroughs was an educator, suffragist, and Black labor activist. Her work foreshadowed the civil rights movement. Among her many achievements, in the early twentieth century, Burroughs founded the […]

From WABE Arts and Culture News:

The new book, “There Is No Place For Us” features the stories of five Atlanta families struggling to find and keep safe, stable housing. These families represent the country’s “hidden […]

Arts Atlanta:

Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize-winning Topdog/Underdog crackles with tension, humor and heartbreak in a new production at Actor’s Express, running through April 19. Directed with a sharp eye for the delicate interplay of intimacy and conflict, this staging delivers an experience that lingers long after the final blackout. At its heart, Topdog/Underdog is the story of...

From the Atlanta Tribune:

by J. Pharoah Doss Rev. Jamal Bryant, an Atlanta-based pastor, launched a nationwide 40-day boycott of Target retail stores on March 5 in response to the retailer’s decision to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion program. When George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020, Target launched REACH (Racial Equity Action and […]

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From WABE Local News:

The Georgia Senate Public Safety Committee Monday passed the “anti-squatters act” that establishes a process for requiring law enforcement officers to remove people accused of illegally staying at a residential […]

Wildly popular taqueria to claim South Downtown building Josh Green Tue, 03/25/2025 - 10:09 South Downtown’s cachet as a restaurant destination just ratcheted up. 

El Tesoro—an authentic Mexican cuisine hotspot where lines regularly wrap around the block at its original Edgewood location—has announced plans to open its third and largest taqueria near Hotel Row, about two blocks south of Underground Atlanta.  

According to South Downtown redevelopment leaders, El Tesoro plans to redesign a vacant, 3,600-square-foot, one-story building at 171 Mitchell St., situated a block east of Hotel Row. 

Plans call for a large outdoor patio with design that “blends El Tesoro’s signature rustic charm with elements inspired by the rich cultural history of the neighborhood,” according to an announcement today. 

The 171 Mitchell St. building's condition today. Google Maps

The restaurant will operate directly across the street from the 170 Mitchell St. building—Newport US’s former headquarters, and another property in Atlanta Ventures’ portfolio—that now functions as Atlanta Tech Village’s Terminus Hub. 

The location will mark El Tesoro’s third, joining the O.G. locale in Edgewood and an outpost at West End’s Lee + White district. El Tesoro expects to open downtown sometime next year, according to South Downtown leadership. 

The Guerrero, Mexico-inspired concept will join other businesses in South Downtown’s revival that include Tyde Tate Kitchen and Spiller Park Coffee. Crates ATL and Delilah’s Everyday Soul restaurant are also set to open soon.

The building in question (at right) with Hotel Row, Centennial Yards, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the distance. Google Maps

“We are beyond excited to plan our next location in South Downtown and be a part of revitalizing this important, historic neighborhood,” said Alan Raines, El Tesoro founder, in a prepared statement. “We can’t wait to create a space in South Downtown that will do just that—for all those working, living, celebrating, cheering, visiting, studying… you name it.”

April Stammel, South Downtown’s director of leasing, called the signing “a huge win for all of downtown.”

“We can’t wait to see how [Raines] transforms his building,” she added, “into a slice of Guerrero in the heart of South Downtown.”

Overview of the future El Tesoro location in relation to South Downtown landmarks. Google Maps

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The 171 Mitchell St. building's condition today. Google Maps

Overview of the future El Tesoro location in relation to South Downtown landmarks. Google Maps

The building in question (at right) with Hotel Row, Centennial Yards, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the distance. Google Maps

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Arts Atlanta:

Oddments of the Lean State, Elizabeth Lide’s site-specific, full-gallery installation at whitespace (through April 19) is as rich and singular as its title. A visit reads like a walk through a curious museum of found and allegorical objects, an attic of the mind, and this century-old former carriage house is a perfect venue for the...

From the Atlanta Tribune:

Mayor Andre Dickens and the Mayor’s Office of Film, Entertainment and Nightlife (AMOFEN) have released the City of Atlanta’s Set South Locations Look Book. This first of its kind look book is a gateway to discover why Atlanta is the ultimate destination for filmmakers both near and far. Whether looking to film a feature film, […]

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