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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 2h
A Mississippi grand jury’s decision not to pursue criminal charges after Nolan Wells’ death has fueled protests calling for the investigation to be reopened. bit.ly/4rJmdUt
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Solidarity with Nolan Wells Inspires AUC Students to March - Capital B News - Atlanta
A Mississippi grand jury’s decision not to pursue criminal charges has fueled protests calling for the investigation to be reopened.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
At Da Greek Spot, Ashanti Johnson works around the clock to create custom apparel for customers as Atlanta’s homecoming season heats up. bit.ly/4jwZhFQ
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How Da Greek Spot Became Atlanta’s Destination for Custom D9 Gear - Capital B News - Atlanta
At Da Greek Spot, Ashanti Johnson works around the clock to create custom apparel for customers as Atlanta’s homecoming season heats up.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Morehouse and Spelman kick off their homecoming celebrations on Oct. 7. From day parties and alumni mixers to fashion shows and the football game, this is a guide for the biggest homecoming of the year. bit.ly/4dfU6q6
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SpelHouse Homecoming 2026: Events, Parties, and Football - Capital B News - Atlanta
From day parties and alumni mixers to fashion shows and the football game, the biggest homecoming of the year takes over the city.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Clark Atlanta University administrators removed the Student Government Association president from office without explanation last week. While students left without government representation, questions remain about protocol and the future of campus governance. bit.ly/3TYNOEL
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Clark Atlanta SGA President Removed From Office - Capital B News - Atlanta
Denied an appeal, the former student leader took to Instagram to defend his term and outline failures of the school’s administrators.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Keisha Lance Bottoms is one of eight Black women statewide office candidates who’ve had trouble raising money for campaign marketing. Concerns about electability are dissuading some wealthy Democratic Party donors from opening their wallets for Black women candidates. bit.ly/4rAKTyi
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Keisha Lance Bottoms Faces Campaign Funding Gap in Georgia - Capital B News - Atlanta
The former Atlanta mayor is one of eight Black women statewide office candidates who’ve had trouble raising money for campaign marketing.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison was officially banned from the Cobb County School District. Cobb County says the goal is to protect students from explicit content, but some are questioning the review process and broader impact of book bans. bit.ly/4ypRz56
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'The Bluest Eye' Book Banned by Metro Atlanta School District - Capital B News - Atlanta
Cobb County says the goal is to protect students from explicit content, but some are questioning the review process and broader impact of book bans.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Clark Atlanta University’s homecoming festivities offer something for students and alumni alike to enjoy. From parades and day parties to fashion shows and football, this is where to party with the Panthers. bit.ly/4cXTYLJ
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Clark Atlanta University Homecoming 2026 Guide
From parades and day parties to fashion shows and football, there’s something for students and alumni alike to enjoy.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Morris Brown College students and alumni will celebrate 145 years of excellence in Atlanta. From parades to step shows, this is where to celebrate with the Wolverines. bit.ly/4yOrrRa
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Morris Brown College Homecoming 2026 Guide - Capital B News - Atlanta
It’s homecoming season in Atlanta, so it’s time to show up and show out on the yard. Morris Brown College’s week of festivities runs from Sept. 27 through Oct. 4. The cross-generational celebration wi...
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Motivated by her own struggles after incarceration, an Atlanta-based activist is lobbying for more protections for many other people with a record. bit.ly/4xAw54b
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Black Women Are Fighting to Make Life After Prison Easier
A few months after her release from federal prison in 2017, Charlotte Garnes finally found a job that renewed her sense of purpose and allowed her to rebuild her life. But when her employer found out ...
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Today marks the 120th remembrance of a four-day wave of racial terror that left at least 25 Black men, women, and children dead, hundreds injured or missing, and businesses destroyed. bit.ly/4xIeOX4
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The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre Stole Black Lives
September marks the 120th remembrance of a four-day wave of racial terror in Atlanta.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The original run of ‘A Different World’ was cancelled in 1993 after tackling the Rodney King riots. The series reboot will follow in the original’s footsteps by not shying away from provocative topics. bit.ly/4dJTNUr
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How Rodney King Riot Episodes Killed A Different World
On the eve of the series reboot, creators reveal the shocking NBC conversations around race and riots.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
As Atlanta becomes one of the fastest-growing markets for data centers, the Mayor’s Office plans to release a study laying out the impact of development on the city. Residents and city officials question whether the potential strategy will account for community health and environmental concerns.
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Atlanta Data Center Growth Surges as Residents Raise Concerns
Residents and city officials question whether the potential strategy will address the communities most affected.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
When Temporary Protected Status was lifted in June, thousands of Haitian Immigrants living in Metro Atlanta lost jobs and dreams for their futures. bit.ly/4rfREp3
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Georgia Haitian Immigrants Fear Deportation After TPS Ends - Capital B News - Atlanta
When Temporary Protected Status was lifted in June, thousands of people living in Metro Atlanta lost jobs and dreams for their futures.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Metro Atlanta continues to lead the nation in eviction filings, with over 142,000 cases this year. Black families, making up nearly 70% of these cases, are disproportionately affected. bit.ly/3VxGu3a
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Atlanta Leads Nation in Eviction Filings in 2026 - Capital B News - Atlanta
Officials are sounding the alarm over Black renters making up 70% of eviction cases in the region despite only being 52% of the population.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Capital B Atlanta is launching a new radio show: Love, Atlanta 🍑 Host Ann Hill-Bond brings her depth of knowledge of Atlanta’s history and love for our city’s future to interviews with special guests each week. Tune in Thursdays 4 - 5 p.m. at WRFG Atlanta 89.3 FM. bit.ly/4ivutoy
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Capital B Atlanta Launches Radio Show ‘Love Atlanta’ - Capital B News - Atlanta
Our community engagement editor will dive into news and culture each week with special guests.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Religious leaders have stepped up outreach and support after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants. bit.ly/3T812yC
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Atlanta Haitians Face Job Losses and Deportation After TPS Ends - Capital B News - Atlanta
Religious leaders have stepped up outreach and support since the U.S. government terminated Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Recent attacks on Black voting rights are fueling a greater sense of urgency for Black voters to cast ballots in this year’s midterm elections. Activists are ramping up efforts to engage voters in Georgia's fall elections. bit.ly/4yAJj1I
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Black Voting Power Faces a Major Test in Georgia’s Midterms - Capital B News - Atlanta
Many fear President Trump will send federal agents to guard polling stations this fall.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Lakeview Apartments ranks as a top eviction hotspot in metro Atlanta, with over 400 cases filed last year. Tenants report being billed for services not provided and facing threats of eviction over unsubstantiated fees. bit.ly/4r6MXOt
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Tenants at This Eviction Hotspot Warn Prospective Renters ‘Don’t Come Here’ - Capital B News - Atlanta
The owners of Lakeview Apartments in Stone Mountain filed more than 400 evictions in 2025 alone.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A Louisiana lawsuit against the FDA could restrict access to mifepristone prescribed through telehealth. It could further impact access for Black Georgians in the aftermath of the state’s six-week abortion ban. bit.ly/4xko1Va
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Abortion Pill Case Could Further Restrict Access for Black Georgians - Capital B News - Atlanta
A Louisiana lawsuit against the FDA could reshape how patients across the country obtain mifepristone.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Atlanta Track Club is proposing a $100 million indoor track stadium where a massive sinkhole appeared in Summerhill earlier this year. Environmental advocates and residents now question the city’s commitment to addressing flooding that has plagued Black communities for years.
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New Atlanta Track Facility Could Complicate Plans to Prevent Flooding - Capital B News - Atlanta
The $100 million project has led some to ask what happened to a long-planned stormwater vault at the same site.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
There’s a new option in Georgia to help mothers in distress. The Safe Haven Baby Box is designed to help people in crisis surrender their infant safely and anonymously. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/georgia-fi…
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Georgia's First Safe Haven Baby Box Opens in Ellenwood - Capital B News - Atlanta
Supporters say the device in Ellenwood offers a last-resort option for parents, while critics argue for more access to reproductive and maternal healthcare.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
After serving two decades in prison, Danyel Smith was released on bond after the science behind his conviction came under new scrutiny. bit.ly/4gSJZu0
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Georgia Father Convicted in Death of Infant Son Is Granted a New Trial - Capital B News - Atlanta
After serving two decades in prison, Danyel Smith was released on bond after the science behind his conviction came under new scrutiny.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Metro Atlanta has become one of the fastest growing markets for data centers across the country. Black residents in the Atlanta region are increasingly looking to the ballot box to hold elected officials accountable for the surge. bit.ly/4gxeNQf
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Georgia Data Centers Take Center Stage Ahead of Election - Capital B News - Atlanta
Black residents in the Atlanta region are increasingly looking to the ballot box to hold elected officials accountable for the surge.
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chauncethewriter.bsky.social @chauncethewriter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
“Most fellow Black Republicans I speak with are leaning towards a split ticket,” one GBRC officer told Capital B Atlanta on Friday. “They’re in support of Rick Jackson, but have not decided, or are not excited about candidate Collins.” atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mike-collins...
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Mike Collins’ Ties to Racist Staffers Draw Black Republican Criticism - Capital B News - Atlanta
The latest controversy has some Black Republicans considering a split-ticket vote in November, one influential leader says.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Racist social posts surfaced from a former staffer of Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Collins. The latest controversy has some Black Republicans considering a split-ticket vote in November, one influential leader says. bit.ly/4ixXdgj
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Mike Collins’ Ties to Racist Staffers Draw Black Republican Criticism - Capital B News - Atlanta
The latest controversy has some Black Republicans considering a split-ticket vote in November, one influential leader says.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Everton Blair is set to replace the late U.S. Rep. David Scott in Congress following Tuesday’s special election. The educator said he wants to thwart anticipated Republican efforts to redraw his district to reduce the electoral will of its Black majority. bit.ly/4d3GwWt
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Everton Blair Wins Georgia’s 13th Congressional District Runoff - Capital B News - Atlanta
The educator said he wants to thwart anticipated Republican efforts to redraw his district to reduce the electoral will of its Black majority.
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chauncethewriter.bsky.social @chauncethewriter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The Democrat set to replace the late U.S. Rep. David Scott in Congress says defending his district’s Black majority from anticipated Republican-led redistricting efforts is now one of his top priorities. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/everton-blai...
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Everton Blair Wins Georgia’s 13th Congressional District Runoff - Capital B News - Atlanta
The educator said he wants to thwart anticipated Republican efforts to redraw his district to reduce the electoral will of its Black majority.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Target spooked consumers with a costume worn by a Black child that many cited as having “minstrel” themes. bit.ly/3UzIkjG
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Target Dropped DEI, Now a Racist Kids’ Costume Is Fueling More Backlash - Capital B News - Atlanta
Halloween shoppers were treated to a spooky surprise when Target posted a minstrel-style costume that immediately sparked online outrage. The costume controversy kicked off when shoppers saw on Target...
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Atlanta celebrates 20 years of Black Pride this year. The city will honor LGBTQ love with a special lineup of parties, brunches, workshops, health expos and more! This is our full guide on when and where to celebrate. bit.ly/4qCE7I2
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Atlanta Black Pride 2026: Events, Parties and Festival Guide - Capital B News - Atlanta
The city celebrates 20 years of honoring LGBTQ love with a special lineup of parties, brunches, workshops, health expos and more!
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A lawsuit filed by comedians Eric André and Clayton English has ended the jet bridge program at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The lawsuit alleged that more than half of the people stopped through the program in a six-month period were Black. bit.ly/4bVeA6P
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Racial Profiling Lawsuit Ends Atlanta Airport Jet Bridge Program - Capital B News - Atlanta
Clayton English and Eric André asserted that more than half of the people stopped through the program in a six-month period were Black.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Spelman’s new president Ayanna Howard is focused on the college’s mission of producing graduates with a well-rounded education who can compete in an evolving job market. bit.ly/4xjetdG
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Spelman’s New President Says Black Women Must Help Decide What Technology Becomes - Capital B News - Atlanta
On Wednesday, Ayanna Howard and the 650 freshmen in the Class of 2030 will begin their first semester at Spelman College. When Howard was appointed the 12th president earlier this summer, she became t...
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Mayor Andre Dickens is joining the conversation surrounding moving the Olympic cauldron. In a letter, the mayor says moving the landmark overlooks the history and sacrifices of Summerhill and neighboring communities. bit.ly/4gknRGT
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Mayor Andre Dickens Opposes Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Move - Capital B News - Atlanta
In a letter, the mayor says moving the cauldron overlooks the history and sacrifices of Summerhill and neighboring communities.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
After almost a year of community outcry, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners rejected plans to build the data center in the southern part of the county. bit.ly/3U5h7oX
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DeKalb Rejects Massive Data Center Planned for Majority-Black Community - Capital B News - Atlanta
The outcome follows months of organizing by residents who said the massive development could worsen existing environmental and infrastructure problems.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Morehouse College welcomed 722 freshmen who make up the Class of 2030 to their New Student Orientation, a hallmark experience marking the beginning of a lifelong brotherhood. bit.ly/3U2QLUz
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Before Classes Begin, Morehouse Gives Its Freshmen a Lesson in Belonging
“The enduring legacy of Morehouse College awaits you,” President F. DuBois Bowman says to the Class of 2030.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Clinton Deveaux came to Atlanta at 23 to work on Andrew Young’s campaign and never left. He spent three decades as a judge who chose rehabilitation over punishment. bit.ly/4xFk8e2
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He Came to Atlanta for Andrew Young's Campaign and Never Left | For the Record
A young political organizer found his calling in a courtroom focused on second chances.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The Supreme Court upheld a Georgia law that bans transgender women from playing on women’s sports teams in K-12 schools and public universities. Advocates warn the law could disproportionately harm Black women and girls and weaken Title IX protection. bit.ly/4fX83uQ
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How Georgia’s Trans Athlete Ban Will Harm Black Children - Capital B News - Atlanta
Advocates warn the law could disproportionately harm Black women and girls and weaken Title IX protection.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Mathewos Samson could become the first Black member of the Democratic Socialists of America to serve in Georgia. He joined the ranks of at least 30 Democratic Socialists who have won Democratic Party primaries across the country this year. bit.ly/4wRVDKu
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This Democratic Socialist Could Make Georgia History in November - Capital B News - Atlanta
General Assembly candidate Mathewos Samson supports Medicare for all and eliminating corporate homeownership.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
As Black trans people with HIV are facing fewer resources at a time of growing need, advocates are fighting to get those most vulnerable the care they need. bit.ly/4whLQw8
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Black Trans Georgians Face New Barriers to Health Care - Capital B News - Atlanta
From healthcare to housing, Black trans people with HIV are facing fewer resources at a time of growing need.
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chauncethewriter.bsky.social @chauncethewriter.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Mathewos Samson's June primary win in Atlanta's dark-blue state House District 58 makes him the odds-on favorite to become the first Black member of the Democratic Socialists of America elected to serve in the Gold Dome. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mathewos-sam...
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This Democratic Socialist Could Make Georgia History in November - Capital B News - Atlanta
General Assembly candidate Mathewos Samson supports Medicare for all and eliminating corporate homeownership.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Tina Arnold has divided the internet with her viral lemon pepper pound cake. Some hate it, some love it, and some hate that they love it. bit.ly/4bzURtj
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Meet the Baker Behind Atlanta’s Viral Lemon Pepper Pound Cake - Capital B News - Atlanta
Tina Arnold has divided the internet with her creation — some hate it, some love it, and some hate that they love it.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The Juvenile Accountability Courts uses therapy, curfews, and drug testing to set kids on a path to success. In the first six months of 2026, approximately 400 kids have participated in at least one juvenile court program. bit.ly/4ggICEw
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How DeKalb County's Juvenile Accountability Court Works - Capital B News - Atlanta
The Juvenile Accountability Courts uses therapy, curfews, and drug testing to set kids on a path to success.
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chauncethewriter.bsky.social @chauncethewriter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Georgia Black Republican Council notified members on July 24 that candidate Mike Collins' campaign was looking for Black conservatives to star in a new TV commercial. atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mike-collins... atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mike-collins...
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Mike Collins Courts Black Voters as Racism Claims Resurface - Capital B News - Atlanta
At an invite-only GOP event in East Point, the embattled candidate made his case for continuing Trump’s policies.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Collins is actively recruiting Black conservatives while his campaign remains mired in charges of racism and controversy. bit.ly/4fCM8cb
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Mike Collins Courts Black Voters as Racism Claims Resurface - Capital B News - Atlanta
At an invite-only GOP event in East Point, the embattled candidate made his case for continuing Trump’s policies.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Atlanta Police have announced the first arrest made in connection with the fatal 404 day shooting four months ago. bit.ly/458YW3U
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Teen Charged in Piedmont Park 404 Day Fatal Shooting - Capital B News - Atlanta
Tianah Robinson, 16, was killed April 4 after being struck by what police say was a stray bullet.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Bellwood Coffee revealed a new design and a special fundraiser honoring beloved TV anchor Jovita Moore. bit.ly/4pPD1Z3
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New Jovita Moore Mural Unveiled After Bellwood Coffee Backlash - Capital B News - Atlanta
Months after residents condemned the image’s removal, the company revealed a new design and a special fundraiser.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Join Capital B national editor Dalila-Johari Paul at NABJ for the panel “Collaboration not Competition: Why it Makes Sense.” 📅 Aug. 14 🕜 10:30 a.m. ET
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Despite viral claims, Nolan Wells is not related to Ida B. Wells. The anti-lynching journalist’s descendants fear misinformation is distracting from his family’s search for answers. bit.ly/3RBNDhB
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Ida B. Wells’ Family Is Debunking a Viral Claim About Nolan Wells
The misinformation about Nolan Wells’ lineage is distracting from his family’s search for answers.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Black men are expected to play a decisive role in the outcome of Jon Ossoff’s reelection bid against Republican challenger Mike Collins. This is how Ossoff plans to address the concerns of Black men across Georgia. bit.ly/4xcjMeL
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What Black Men Want to Know From Jon Ossoff Before November - Capital B News - Atlanta
The Georgia senator outlined plans to support an increasingly important voting bloc while taking shots at his opponent’s racist controversies.
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Join Capital B co-founder Akoto Ofori-Atta at NABJ for the panel “The Power of Public Media for Black Storytellers.” 📅 Aug. 13 🕜2 p.m. ET
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Peoplestown's Four Corners Park will see new life thanks to a $9.4 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund. The redevelopment includes basketball courts, gardens, and a skatepark. bit.ly/4w1E75x
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Peoplestown Lands $9.4 Million for Park Redevelopment - Capital B News - Atlanta
The neighborhood-backed redevelopment offers a sharp contrast to the ongoing debate over the Custer Avenue "Poop Park" project.
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