Crime has long been at the center of local politics and Atlanta’s growing population only amplifies the issue. Atlanta Police Department data shows crime jumped by 60 percent from 2019 to 2020 — then just slightly in 2021. Now, this year, the city is outpacing last year’s numbers. Community activist Shar Bates believes Atlanta’s economic… Read on
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On Tuesday, December 6, I had the privilege of watching the opening night of “Anastasia“ at the Fox Theatre. Set in the 1920’s, the spectacular musical shows the epic journey of a young Russian woman and the gradual discovery of herself. “Anastasia: A New Broadway Musical” was written by Terrence McNally and it was adapted from… Read on
VOX ATL reporter Kesiye Ogoun talks with North Atlanta High School alum Sage Glover about her freshman season on the LSU Women's Soccer team. Read on
Artist’s note: This holiday season, we’re coming up upon three years since the first Black Marie danced in New York City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” Just 3 years! Even though we still have a long way to go, I am so thankful to be able to see more and more people who represent the underrepresented-not just… Read on
As summertime sadness begun and inundated me, It caused me look at the time I had with you As the evergreen tree blew in the wind and filled the empty silence with shushing So did your beautiful locks of black hair with your smile as wide as a banana As autumn time sadness begun, it… Read on
As head coach of the Jackson State University (JSU) football team, Deion Sanders – known by many as Coach Prime – has made nothing short of history. Last year, Sanders made headlines when he flipped the recruitment of 2022’s No. 1 overall prospect Travis Hunter. This was an unprecedented and game-changing move as it challenged… Read on