A lifelong love of ice cream, stretching from Palestine to Duluth
Loqman Salem’s new Gwinnett County cafe, Wowbooza, specializes in the chewy, elastic ice cream popular in the Middle East—but rarely found in the U.S.
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How candidates with immigrant backgrounds fared in Georgia’s elections
As of 2023, Georgia boasted more AAPI legislators than anywhere in the country—a reflection of how immigrant communities are transforming the state’s demographics and politics. Here’s how immigrant candidates performed this year in key races.
‘What folks want America to be’: Immigrants in Atlanta react with fear and ambivalence to Trump’s historic reelection
The former president campaigned on anti-immigrant promises—but his opponent alienated Muslim and Arab voters with her stance on Gaza. For many, it was a complicated choice.
‘I’ll Just Have to Close My Eyes and Choose’: Atlanta’s Immigrant Voters on the Presidential Election
From now through November 5, 285 South is interviewing a cross-section of first- and second-generation immigrant voters to learn what they’re most concerned about as they head to the polls.
“I didn’t know how many Asian American people there were in coffee”
Marissa Childers, founder of Tanbrown Coffee, speaks to 285 South about adding diversity to the Atlanta coffee scene.
“I figured out that people needed more information”
For many diverse communities in ATL, social media isn’t just a way to keep in touch—it’s a place to create journalism that serves the needs of their communities
Two Fish Myanmar opens its doors in Clarkston – offering homestyle Burmese dishes to Metro Atlanta residents
A married couple gained fans by serving authentic Burmese cooking straight out of their Clarkston home during the pandemic. Now, they've opened a proper brick-and-mortar restaurant.