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The Black immigrant population in Atl has grown by 165%. Here’s what that means for the fight for immigrant rights.

For Women's History Month, we're spotlighting activist Lovette Kargbo Thompson, who talks to 285 South about her work to support Black immigrants in the South

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The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act: An Explainer.

What it is, why you might be eligible, and what to do

“It’s money they’re entitled to…and it’s worth fighting for.”

Thousands of Georgia residents may be eligible for back pay from employers under federal COVID relief legislation, but lack of information and poor outreach keeps them from getting it.

Where to buy Syrian sweet bread “maarouk” this Ramadan.

Ramadan is around the corner, and Just Bakery Atlanta is opening a food truck in Oak Grove, just in time.

“Some had said this pain would go away and I would smile again….that day has yet to come.”

Robert Peterson, son of Yong Ae Yue, who was killed in the Atlanta spa shootings, joins community members at event to mark 1-year since the attacks.

Buford Highway apartment fire displaces multiple families

Advocates say at least 14 families are in need of housing and financial assistance after a fire ripped through their homes on Saturday night.

As COVID surges in ICE detention facilities, one Lawrenceville resident continues his fight on the outside

Nilson Barahona is back home in Gwinnett, but his life has been forever changed by his experience in detention.

Update on Afghan family of 12, living in hotel in metro Atlanta

I checked in with the Mohamed family and the IRC-Atlanta’s Justin Howell about the challenges for both Afghan evacuees and resettlement agencies, as more and more families arrive to the Atlanta area.

Amid Omicron surge and a rainstorm, hundreds get vaccinated at Buford Highway event

Vaccination rates in some immigrant communities remain below state and national averages, and community groups are providing multiple incentives to drive them up.

Want to support refugee & immigrant centered businesses in GA this holiday season?

Here's how you can.