“I cannot sit around doing nothing.”
With internet access severely restricted in Iran, solidarity rallies and social media campaigns have popped up around the Atlanta metro.
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As civil war engulfs Sudan, community members in Atlanta seek to bridge divides locally
“We’re trying to engage the Sudanese professionals, the Sudanese academics, the Sudanese intellects, the guy that runs his own small business,” said one community leader.
“One of the lucky ones”: Amid a child amputee crisis, a 12-year-old Gazan boy arrives in Atlanta for medical care
Yassin, who lost both his legs in an explosion in 2024, is among 11 injured children in Gaza who were evacuated for treatment in the U.S.
Iranians in the Atlanta area: “I just can’t believe we’re expected to just go on as if nothing is happening”
Despite fragile ceasefire, recent attacks in Iran hit home for metro Atlantans with roots in the region.
“Enough of a reason to care”: Atlantans join a 40-day fast for Gaza
Part of a national campaign, they’re demanding more humanitarian aid for a region facing famine—and the end of U.S. military support for Israel.
As India Targets Pakistan, Indian American residents come out for “Hindu Lives Matter” rally in Suwanee
Gunmen killed 26 Indian tourists on April 22 and the Indian government has responded - blaming Pakistan, cutting off trade, as well as detaining Kashmiris and raiding their homes. In Suwanee, the focus was on Pakistan and pressuring the U.S. to take action.
The Atlanta pastry pop-up that’s raising funds for Palestine
Vinny Pellegri talks to 285 South about the inspiration behind his mutual aid bakery and “Cannolis for Gaza”
A movie about Kashmir, filmed in metro Atlanta
Saffron Kingdom premieres in Atlanta on April 22 at Georgia State University
Between trips to Costco and Chick-fil-A, 12-year-old Habiba from Gaza makes herself at home in Atlanta
Injured in the Gaza war, Habiba came to the metro area for medical treatment through Heal Palestine, which has organized trips to the U.S. for 30 injured Gazan children—still just a minuscule fraction of the war’s wounded.
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This spring, student protests over the war in Gaza were met with police violence. Tuesday night’s vigil was more peaceful.