Venezuelans in Georgia come together to send food and medicine to the country after two massive earthquakes
"An outpouring of people" have come out across the metro region to respond to needs in Venezuela, expected to continue for months.
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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.
“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.
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 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.
“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.
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”