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From WABE Arts and Culture News:

Beginning in 2018, Charlotte-based artist and photographer Micah Cash embarked on a journey both remarkable and unremarkable in its focus – Waffle Houses, all over the American South, and glimpses […]

Arts Atlanta:

Both major players and independents find creative inspiration in Atlanta, and 2025 is shaping up to be a robust year for film and TV. Here is a short list of the shows, movies and film festivals that our critics are looking forward to in the next several months.  :: Film festivals offer a glut of...

From the Saporta Report:

Many of us are looking for hope and optimism right now. Spending time outdoors is usually the key a lot of us tap for a refresh, but winter is certainly here in Georgia in full force and it’s been too cold or slippery to take a jaunt in the woods. How about a few hours […]

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By John Hope Bryant The “times” we live in now are challenging, yet familiar. They are marked by division, fear, and uncertainty—but also by an enduring potential for hope and transformation. Dr. King famously said, “Evil and fear have within them the seeds of their own destruction,” a truth that Amb. Andrew J. Young recently […]

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From WABE Politics News:

Advocates on both sides of the fight over access to reproductive rights are gearing up for an expected debate this year over whether and how lawmakers should create new protections […]

Arts Atlanta:

If you’ve done an MFA in creative writing, several truths seem absolute. First, concrete detail and specific imagery are far superior to abstractions. Second, fresh, original language beats common terms — or worse, engagement with clichés. And third, dabbling in any sort of allegory or fable is just asking for readers to walk away. Surely...

From WABE Politics News:

Federal prosecutors charged more than 40 Georgians with participating in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, including more than a dozen accused of assaulting police officers or other […]

From WABE Politics News:

Georgia Democratic Congressman Hank Johnson said President Donald Trump’s first days in office have him concerned for the future of U.S. democracy. He spoke with WABE’s “Morning Edition” shortly after […]

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Arts Atlanta:

Every week, ArtsATL asks a member of the Atlanta arts community to share 11 things on their mind. We hope you enjoy getting to know these people better. Artist Kareem Thompson — better known to the world as “Petie Parker” — was not always a painter but has always been around the arts. Parker started out in...

From WABE Politics News:

President Trump’s first week in office included a flurry of executive orders with implications for Earth’s climate and environment. While former President Joe Biden made climate change a hallmark of his administration […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

Keith Boykin This article originally published on Word In Black.  I’ve watched several of the confirmation hearings for Trump’s cabinet nominees, but the hearing for “the Black job” was the Blackest yet— and perhaps also the most revealing about the next four years. Scott Turner, the only Black person Trump has nominated for his cabinet, is almost … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Photo: Getty Images Several Black stars are celebrating their Oscar nominations. On Thursday (January 23), the nominees for the 97th annual Academy Awards were unveiled, and several Black stars, including Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo, Emilia Pérez’s Zoe Saldaña, and Sing Sing’s Colman Domingo earned nods. Erivo, who was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role, … Continued

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Atlanta scores spot on shortlist of ‘most visited cities’ Josh Green Mon, 01/27/2025 - 08:12 We might not be Las Vegas (thank goodness), but Atlanta’s prowess as an overseas travel destination recently garnered a stamp of approval.

As Condé Nast Traveler magazine relays, the Big Peach has been ranked as the No. 12 tourist destination in America for vacationers and other guests from around the world.

That’s according to the United States International Trade Administration, which tracks data for annual rankings of more than 100 U.S. cities that overseas visitors are drawn to.

In the 12th slot, Atlanta chalked up 765,000 international visitors in 2023 (the most recent year with data available) and ranks between Houston (No. 11) and Fort Lauderdale, according to the ITA.

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With its nearly 9 million international visitors each year, New York City was No. 1 by a long shot—more than doubling the tally of the second-place city.

Condé Nastcited Atlanta’s “metamorphosis” regarding historic landmarks—specifically, the ongoing expansion of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and renovation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birth Home in Old Fourth Ward—as a reason for the largest city in the Southeast’s popularity with global guests.

Also getting a mention in the international travel magazine are the Atlanta Beltline, Ponce City Market, Piedmont Park, and Historic Fourth Ward Park. Two new hotels also received nods: Midtown’s recently unveiled, Spanish colonial-inspired Hotel Granada and new O4W destination Forth, which was described as a “16-floor boutique masterpiece.”

Rounding out the top five cities for international visitors were Miami, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Francisco, respectively, with Las Vegas at sixth, according to ITA’s tabulations.

Back in 2021, Condé Nast Traveler also shortlisted Atlanta as part of a Hot List advising readers on “Where to Travel Next,” as COVID-19 travel restrictions relaxed. “If you haven’t visited [Atlanta] in a while, it’s time,” the magazine recommended at the time. “It’s a different place, with a palpable energy coursing through its neighborhoods.”

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

What would the Super Bowl be without diversity? Imagine if Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts were labeled “DEI hires,” a term used by some political figures and organizations to undermine the true achievements of embracing diversity.  Mahomes and Hurts prove how much diversity matters by leading their teams back to … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Braun Strowman is widely regarded as one of the most dominant forces in WWE. In 2020, he captured his first world title at WrestleMania 36 and earned a reputation of being one of the most feared competitors of his era. Strowman attended an Atlanta Hawks game and shared thoughts on Trae Young’s wrestling skills and … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Melanie L. Campbell, President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) and Convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable issued the following statement after a Washington, D.C. emergency roundtable on DEI, co-hosted by the NCBCP, National Urban League and several other national civil rights and social justice organizations:    “Just days following the observance of Martin Luther King Jr’s … Continued

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From WABE Politics News:

The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new administration that some members of Congress are suggesting […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

It has been nearly a month since former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100. With days of heartfelt local, national and global tributes now behind us, I find myself reflecting on his legacy – and my small part in shaping it. I was especially moved to see tens of thousands pay … Continued

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From WABE Local News:

Snow daze… Pardon me? CNN layoffs… Missing moms… Also in this episode… —DorMiya Vance has more on the annual King Day celebrations at Ebenezer Baptist Church. —Rahul Bali reports on […]

From the Atlanta Daily World:

The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau, the destination marketing organization for the cities of College Park, Hapeville and Union City, Ga., today announced the appointment of Jamal Brown as sales manager. Having held key roles in the sports, tourism and hospitality industries, Brown brings more than two decades of experience in sales, marketing and event … Continued

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From WABE Politics News:

A growing number of cities, states, police departments, school districts and other local governments are signaling they won’t cooperate with what Trump administration officials are describing as the largest migrant […]

From the Saporta Report:

The Fulton County School Board approved the first reading of motions Thursday to permanently close two elementary schools.  Despite great pushback from families, Superintendent Mike Looney supports closing Parklane Elementary in East Point and Spalding Drive Elementary in Sandy Springs. Looney says the system can save money by closing the schools that operate in outdated […]

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On Jan. 25, four Georgia theaters will open their doors for a chance to explore behind-the-scenes of the historic landmarks. The inaugural self-led path travels in order through the GEM Theatre in Calhoun, the DeSoto Theatre in Rome, the century-old Canton Theatre and the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre in downtown Marietta.  With tickets […]

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From WABE Politics News:

With federal health agencies such as the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under a temporary freeze on public communications, some data and publications have not been released on their […]