A Decatur teach-in draws attention to the world’s largest stateless ethnic group
With recent events drawing attention to the struggles of the Kurds, members of the Atlanta area’s Kurdish community are asking their neighbors to speak up.
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A Roswell Masjid Strives To Mimic the Trees
The Living Building certification has been granted to only 35 buildings worldwide. A North Fulton masjid wants to be next.
Riding a wave of progressive energy, Ruwa Romman enters the Georgia governor’s race
“Brave and much needed”: Georgia residents with immigrant roots respond to the Palestinian American state lawmaker’s announcement
Snapchat vs. salah: For many Muslim families, phones present both challenges and opportunities (but mostly challenges)
At a recent event, Atlanta-area Muslims gathered to discuss strategies for keeping kids safe online—and connected with God.
At a World Refugee Day Celebration, a Call For Solidarity Amid Anti-Immigration Policies
“This ‘Make America Great Again’ effort is really a ‘Make America White Again’ effort, and we must resist,” said U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson.
A Greener Ramadan? How Atlanta-area masjids are cutting food waste during the Muslim holy month
At some places of worship, hundreds of people attend the evening breaking of the fast—which means a lot of discarded food and plastic water bottles. This year, more than a dozen sites of worship are planning “zero-waste” iftars to tackle the problem.
At Brothers Chimichurry food truck, halal Latin dishes are a family affair
Two brothers-in-law opened the business earlier this year to make Latin American food—grilled meats, empanadas, tostones, and more—accessible to a bigger share of the metro’s Muslim community.
‘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.
At Aki Mart in Lilburn, Ethiopian food meets Ethiopian fashion
Zelalum Alemayehu dreamed of having a clothing boutique, but also wanted to open a grocery store. She decided: Why not both?