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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.

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The first Muslim woman in the country to win statewide office has Georgia roots

We spoke to the mother of Virginia’s incoming lieutenant governor, Ghazala Hashmi, about the family’s early days in Statesboro.

 Here is a list of culturally specific food pantries in the Atlanta metro

Amid a government shutdown and cuts to SNAP benefits, food pantries in Atlanta are stocking up—and asking for community support to help those in need

A 1996 documentary explored how immigrants were changing Atlanta. Thirty years later, it’s still resonant.

Photos from David Zeiger’s Displaced in the New South are the core of a new exhibit at the University of Georgia.

“I don’t know that I’ve been able to reach where I’m at without HOPE,” says alumnus of nonprofit helping Hispanic students attend higher education despite the odds
In Gainesville, chef Joel Coco Cabana’s “Cuban McDonald’s” specializes in Cubanos, cafe cortadito, and other nostalgic faves
At a Cambodian temple in Lithonia, hundreds come out to honor loved ones who passed, and share painful memories of the Khmer Rouge

Cambodians from around Georgia mark the end of the Pchum Ben festival.

An infectious disease expert talks about how her job just got a lot harder

Emory physician Paulina Rebolledo, who also practices at Grady Memorial Hospital, talks about vaccinations, mental health, and barriers to care for Latinos during difficult times

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.

Marietta’s Diyar Al Yemen combines richly spiced fare, colorful decor—and Gen Z appeal

The 21-year-old owner of the metro’s only Yemeni restaurant hopes to educate diners about his culture.