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Photo: Getty Images Errol Musk, the father of tech billionaire and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk, suggested that his son isn’t racist because of his past relationships with “Black servants” who worked for their family while he was growing up in apartheid South Africa. According to the Washington Post, Erroll made the … Continued

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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 Change) and pledged to … Continued

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By bawintern1  2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones – ArrivalsSource: Lionel Hahn / Getty Lizzo is on one—and this time, it’s for good reason. She just released her latest single, “Still Bad,” and a review caught her eye that she says is an example of how Black women artists are treated. “Saying … Continued

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From WABE Politics News:

Two months into President Donald Trump’s second term and nearly two years before Election Day 2026, Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff soft launched his reelection bid with a boisterous Atlanta […]

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Photo: West Virginia Regional Jail/Correctional Facility Authority The West Virginia couple accused of using their Black adopted children as “slaves,” locking them in a barn, and forcing them to perform farm labor has been sentenced to decades in prison. According to the New York Times, 62-year-old Donald Lantz was sentenced to 160 years in prison … Continued

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Photo: Southern University Human Jukebox A scholarship has been launched in honor of Caleb Wilson, the Southern University student who died after collapsing during an Omega Psi Phi fraternity ritual last month. On Friday (March 21), rapper Boosie Badazz announced that he was starting the Caleb Wilson Memorial Scholarship at his annual “Boosie Bash” festival … Continued

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The 2025 Starry SWAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament Presented by Buick brought more than just basketball to Atlanta, Georgia—it delivered a weeklong celebration of HBCU excellence, culture, and community empowerment. With thrilling on-court competition at Gateway Center Arena, high-energy entertainment, and impactful community initiatives, SWAC Week cemented itself as a premier destination event blending … Continued

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Photo: Getty Images This is Trump & Elon Watch: Black America’s Weekly Need-to-Know. Each week, BIN will break down the latest actions of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk; whether it’s political maneuvering, economic policies, social media shake-ups, or attacks on democracy. We’ll examine what’s happening, why it matters, and most importantly how Black America … Continued

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Photo: Getty Images “This ain’t Amazon, it’s the Black Nile.” A Black woman has created an app called the Black Nile, a Black version of Amazon where consumers can shop from Black-owned businesses and services on one platform. As major companies and retailers, including Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more, are rolling back their diversity, equity, … Continued

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From WABE Politics News:

TEMPE, Ariz. – Sen. Bernie Sanders has emerged as a leading voice for voters opposed to President Trump’s rapid push to dismantle the federal government — and frustrated with the […]

From WABE Local News:

Out of a jail? UGA is (en)rolling… ICYMI… Also in this episode… —Rahul Bali reports on three bills dealing with medical procedures that help people have children moving forward at […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

The flourishing Black business district in Detroit, Mich., photographed in 1942. Arthur S. Siegel via the Library of Congress, CC BY-ND by Kendra D. Boyd, Rutgers University Black businesses were essential to facilitating the Great Migration of African Americans out of the South between the 1910s and 1960s. Yet, the traditional narrative of the migration … Continued

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Just 20 years old, talk about a life cut short. Some of my best memories were just getting started at that age. My deepest sympathies to his friends and family.

"The developers at Centennial Yards released a public statement Friday morning following the death of a 20-year-old man at one of their construction sites in downtown Atlanta. The incident happened Thursday at 327 Mitchell Street SW. Atlanta Police said the man appeared to have fallen from the 19th floor of the building. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released."

From WABE Arts and Culture News:

This weekend, car enthusiasts and collectors can congregate at the Georgia World Congress Center for the annual Atlanta International Auto Show, which brings dealers and sellers to show off their […]

From WABE Politics News:

Georgia lawmakers on Friday approved tax breaks for farmers and timber owners harmed by Hurricane Helene that could be worth nearly $300 million. House members voted unanimously to send the bill to […]

Atlanta officials have ignored our voices for too long—but we refuse to be silenced. When those in power deny us a seat at the table, we build our own. The People’s Movement Assembly is a space for our communities to come together, define public safety on our own terms, and take bold action to hold corrupt politicians accountable. This is bigger than just one city—it’s about standing up to a system that prioritizes profits and police expansion over people’s lives.

Through collective visioning and grassroots organizing, we will create community governance agreements, build powerful relationships, and mobilize to reclaim our democracy. This is about more than resistance—it’s about building the future we deserve. We are not asking for power. We are taking it back.

Now is the time to show up, speak out, and take action. Join us in shaping the movement and fighting for a city that truly represents its people!

From WABE Politics News:

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist, BPR, a public radio station serving western North Carolina, WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station, WBEZ, a public radio station serving the […]

Photos: First segment of Atlanta's Silver Comet Connector has arrived Josh Green Fri, 03/21/2025 - 16:00 Need proof the long-planned branch of trails in Atlanta to the famed Silver Comet Trail is starting to become real? Look no further.

After years of discussions and planning, Atlanta’s trek toward the expansive Silver Comet recently marked a key milestone with the debut of the Woodall Creek Trail. The .7-mile segment helps weave together growing neighborhoods Blandtown, Underwood Hills, and other areas. 

The trail project, which broke ground in February last year, marks the first segment of what’s called the Silver Comet Connector. That multi-use link will extend from Atlanta’s postindustrial Upper Westside district toward Cobb County and the 61.5-mile Silver Comet’s Georgia component—and off to Alabama towns beyond that.  

The Woodall Rail Trail follows Woodall Creek, a tributary to Peachtree Creek, through 10 acres of preserved forest in a part of town exploding with residential development. Also on the route are Bacchanalia restaurant, Topgolf Atlanta, colorful murals, towering trees, and a functional bioswale, among other elements.

Tight switchback with an Upper Westside Community District mural. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

At its southernmost point, the Woodall Rail Trail begins at a future connection with the Beltline’s Northwest Trail (expected open this fall), where Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard meets Elaine Avenue. From there, it wends north to the intersection of Chattahoochee Avenue and Chattahoochee Row at The Works, an adaptive-reuse shopping, food, and nightlife destination in Underwood Hills.

Led by the PATH Foundation, the project’s goal was to help preserve the forest and install a safe passage for walking and biking in a part of Atlanta known for lacking sidewalks and parks. 

Courtesy of PATH Foundation/Upper Westside CID

Atlanta developer Selig Enterprises, which owns The Works, installed a crosswalk and traffic signal intended to keep trail users safer as they cross Chattahoochee Avenue toward the mixed-use district, and vice versa. Selig is also working with PATH Foundation and Upper Westside CID officials to bring the next Silver Comet Connector section through properties around The Works that front Chattahoochee Avenue along Woodall Creek. 

Swing up to the gallery to see how the first Connector section came together—no pedaling required. (Spoiler: It must might look better than renderings suggested.) 

Courtesy of PATH Foundation/Upper Westside CID

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Where the southern entry of the .7-mile Woodall Rail Trail begins today along Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard—just feet from under-construction Beltline trail. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Decorative, rail-heavy trail signage. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Heading north on the pathway along Ellsworth Industrial. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

A bend in the trail with views of Michelin-starred Atlanta dining staple Bacchanalia. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

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Here we twist north on the Woodall Rail Trail on sections of abandoned rail spurs between warehouses, offices, and woods. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Volunteer work helped clear this section of invasive species, allowing for pathway construction. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

View to serene woods around Woodall Creek beside the new trail. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

The trail's bioswale section designed to capture and help clean runoff water from nearby streets before it enters the creek. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Tight switchback with an Upper Westside Community District mural. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Heading northwest toward the trail's final stretch. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

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Slight uphill en route to Chattahoochee Avenue. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Another eye-catching entry arc marks Woodall Rail Trail's northern terminus today at Chattahoochee Avenue. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Main entry to The Works live-work-play district, through which the Silver Comet Connector's next phase will weave. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Subtitle Woodall Rail Trail—part of future link from ATL to Alabama—just might be prettier than its renderings

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From WABE Local News:

Part of an Atlanta courthouse was evacuated on Friday after a package or letter with white powder was delivered to the office of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Firefighters determined […]

From the Saporta Report:

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will host three authors with perspectives on some of the urgent and controversial issues of today.  Separate events will feature Amanda Knox, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, and journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum discussing their latest books and more.  “These events exemplify the mission of our Arts & […]

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From WABE Politics News:

Gallup polling shows that the economy was the top issue for voters in the 2024 presidential election, and President Donald Trump ran on a promise to lower prices immediately. Now, […]

From the Saporta Report:

The new nonprofit launched earlier this month called the Heart of South Downtown is advocating for the area where it gets its namesake and what the future of it looks like. South Downtown is one of the most unique places in the city, serviced by several MARTA train stations, including the only one that goes […]

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Interlock ATL district announces wave of tenant signings Josh Green Fri, 03/21/2025 - 14:03 Much has been written lately about business closures in West Midtown, particularly along the Howell Mill Road corridor (RIP, West Egg, and more than a dozen other restaurants in the area). Traffic, lack of parking, expensive parking, lackluster connectivity and transit options, and prohibitively pricey food and drink have all been cited as root causes. 

But with the exception of pizza joint Humble Pie and Pour Taproom, The Interlock ATL district has been largely immune to the downturn. 

The Interlock’s owner, Armada Hoffler, has announced a wave of tenant signings that signal continued high demand to be in the area—and specifically at “West Midtown’s premier mixed-use destination,” per company officials.

Three new office leases totaling about 20,000 square feet have been signed despite broader headwinds in the office market. Those leases will backfill nearly all of the space left vacant in the wake of coworking hub WeWork’s departure, according to district officials. 

Joining The Interlock are private equity firm Directional Capital, digital marketing firm Look Listen, and law firm Levy, Sibley, Foreman & Speir. They’ll be bringing “a diverse array of industries [and] a dynamic range of talent to the building,” per Armada Hoffler reps. 

Atlanta-based integrated marketing agency Alloy also recently expanded its headquarters by 158 percent at the 9-acre district with custom office space.

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That activity comes after Atlanta-based, national networking and events hub The Gathering Spot announced last month it will lease building’s entire 38,000-square-foot rooftop and 20,000 square feet of offices at The Interlock. 

The swanky rooftop zone, formerly home to L.O.A., is expected to be revived as a private membership club called Retreat at The Gathering Spot by this summer. 

Another (and potentially more fun) addition to The Interlock will be the sixth U.S. location of F1 Arcade, an upscale social gaming concept billed as the world’s first Formula1® hospitality brand. 

F1 Arcade at The Interlock will span more than 15,000 square feet—with a nearly 1,100-square-foot patio—and feature 68 full-motion simulators. Atlanta’s location, the first in the South, is scheduled to roll out later this year.

Rendering of Atlanta's F1 Arcade.F1® Arcade/The Interlock ATL

Private room at F1 Arcade Boston. F1® Arcade/The Interlock ATL

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From WABE Arts and Culture News:

While Georgia’s film industry experiences a slowdown, lawmakers are optimistic that productions will return to the Peach State. Sade Wilkins is a writer and producer in Georgia. She says many […]

From WABE Politics News:

The Georgia Senate passed several tax measures this week, including a bill lowering state income tax that received significant pushback from Democrats. House Bill 111 would lower this year’s flat […]