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This weekend in West Midtown a fine art gallery will open their doors for the first time. Luca Fine Art is a new exhibition space presented by founder and owner Rodney Kazemi, a career arts professional with 29 years of experience working as an artist agent and dealer. Though based in Atlanta, much of his...

From the Atlanta Tribune:

JUNE 11 1963—President John F. Kennedy declares during a nationwide radio and television address that segrega­tion was “morally wrong” and told the U.S. Congress it was “time to act” (pass legislation) to end all segre­gation of the races. That statement and similar ones endeared Kenne­dy to millions of African Americans. However, a few months after […]

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From the Atlanta Tribune:

The 2025 BET Awards aired last night, hosted by Kevin Hart, and they didn’t disappoint. Viewers have declared that the BET Awards are back! From hilarious moments between Kevin Hart, Druski and Kai Cenat to nostalgic performances by artists like Ashanti, Keyshia Cole, Amerie, Mya, B2K, Bow Wow and Jim Jones to a tear-inducing tribute to Jamie Foxx, we’re still […]

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From WABE Local News:

The state government and Atlanta City Council are at odds over a proposed skybridge connecting the state Capitol with a new legislative office building currently under construction across the street. […]

From the Saporta Report:

Toward the beginning of “Materialists,” Lucy (Dakota Johnson), a matchmaker for the New York City elite, sits with a colleague discussing the men and women of the NYC dating pool as though they were brands: is there a niche market for a particular woman, how does a man’s height affect his market value, etc.  This […]

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

On June 24, adidas will open the doors to its Honoring Black Excellence (HBE): An Experience Curated by Rog & Bee Walker—a bold and immersive celebration of Black culture, legacy, and creative expression. The visionary duo behind Paper Monday, Rog & Bee Walker, bring their distinct lens to this powerful moment, which will unfold in the heart … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Collaborative Effort Aims to Serve Over 150,000 Meals to Children in Need The City of Atlanta announced the launch of its annual Summer Food Program. The initiative is a partnership between the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning’s Bright from the Start program which provides nutritious meals … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Today, Reinvestment Fund, a nationally-focused Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) headquartered in Philadelphia and Atlanta, released a new report entitled “Exploring Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mortgage Access Across Metro Atlanta”, which analyzes 2022-2023 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data to identify trends and disparities in mortgage access among White, Black, Hispanic and Asian people … Continued

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From the Atlanta Daily World:

Meet Opal Lee — The Woman Who Fought To Make Juneteenth A US Holiday

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From the New York Times:

Las manifestaciones no son solo en Los Ángeles. Han surgido en ciudades de todo el país.

From WABE Politics News:

Proposed federal cuts could affect around $2.5 million in child care subsidies for Georgia parents in postsecondary programs. The White House’s FY 2026 budget request includes a $75 million cut […]

From WABE Politics News:

The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that it has begun notifying hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans that their temporary permission to live and work in the United […]

From the Saporta Report:

MARTA leaders are split on the transit authority’s single-tracking policies after a June 2 Shakira concert at State Farm Arena left fans packed on train platforms with unexpected delays and miscommunication.  At a June 12 MARTA work session, board members and officials discussed the agency’s rules regarding planned single tracking, which is when trains run […]

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There has been a modern development in an ancient story.

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From the Saporta Report:

The environmental benefits of renewable energy are well-established. Reducing hazardous pollutants gives us healthier water, land, and air. But the advantages of solar, wind, and geothermal resources also strengthen our energy security. The global geopolitical landscape dictates prices and availability of nonrenewable fuels, exposing the U.S.  economy to price shocks and uncertainties. Even when sourced […]

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From WABE Politics News:

The House narrowly voted Thursday to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work by the Department […]

From the Saporta Report:

Atlanta Pride announces “Rooted in Resistance” as 2025 festival theme Atlanta Pride has announced “Rooted in Resistance” as the official theme for the 2025 Atlanta Pride Festival, set for Oct. 11 and 12. The event will mark the 55th anniversary of the organization. Organizers say the theme reflects the LGBTQ+ community’s history of activism and […]

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From WABE Arts and Culture News:

While television audiences may know her best for her most recent role as Melissa Schemmenti from the ABC hit comedy “Abbott Elementary,” actress and comedian Lisa Ann Walter is far […]

From WABE Local News:

On the walls along Atlanta’s Beltline corridors, visual art invites us to engage and reflect. A new mural by EuGene V. Byrd III, Atlanta Beltline curator-in-residence, invites conversations about fatherhood, […]

From the Saporta Report:

By Damian Ramsey College wasn’t part of my original plan. Maybe I didn’t believe it was meant for someone like me. But people and programs changed that. They helped me see what was possible and guided me forward. One of those programs was the Bruce Wells Scholars Upward Bound Program at Clark University. Part of […]

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From the New York Times:

Lower courts ruled in favor of agents who had used a battering ram and a flash-bang grenade in mistakenly raiding the home of a Georgia couple.

From the Saporta Report:

By Marjy Stagmeier, Founder and Board Chair, Star-C Programs When I first started offering resident services programs in my apartment communities, our actions were strongly embraced by the broader community. I think back to the year 2000 when we started an after-school program at Ashton Chase Apartments in southeast Atlanta, a 224-unit low-income property predominately […]

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From WABE Local News:

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in Atlanta and hundreds of cities across the U.S. on Saturday during the military parade in Washington for the Army’s […]

"Andrea Boone cast the sole vote against the measure, while Council member Michael Julian Bond abstained, expressing concern over the lack of public input."

“This is a gross failure of process unbecoming to a city of Atlanta’s stature,” said Kathryn Kolb, a conservationist who has worked on the ordinance for years. “For many properties, the recompense will effectively be less than what developers are paying today. It’s a regressive joke.”

Arts Atlanta:

Brayan Enriquez‘s solo exhibition Like Hills Made of Sand is currently on view at the Atlanta Center for Photography. Captured during the artist’s first visit to Mexico, when he reunited with his extended family, the resulting exhibition is part travel documentary and part personal diary.  On this trip, Enriquez met many family members for the...