Travel

The Solo Adventure I Didn’t Know I Needed

Camino de Santiago Article by Tomeka Jones When I said yes to an 11-day hiking adventure through parts of Spain and Portugal, I honestly had no idea what I was getting myself into. Before the trip, I shared the journey with people and I was surprised by how many immediately recognized the popular Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Some even admitted they were envious, with the best of intentions. But truthfully, I didn’t fully understand the magnitude of the journey myself, especially...

Arts + Culture

Chandra Stephens-Albright

Leaving a Legacy at True Colors Article by Juju Ramos For Chandra Stephens-Albright, the life she built in theater was never part of some carefully mapped plan. It found her, unexpectedly and all at once, at a time when everything else seemed to be falling apart. In one week, she experienced a profound shift. She lost her job at The Coca-Cola Company, and in that same week, she lost her father. It was the kind of moment that forces you to stop, reassess, and ask what comes next when the life...

Travel

Sailrock South Caicos

Article by Sean O'Keefe I never know what to expect when I arrive at a new destination. That uncertainty, the held breath before a place reveals itself, is the whole reason I travel. Sailrock South Caicos did not make me wait long for the reveal. From the moment you arrive, there is a graciousness here that feels neither rehearsed nor performative; something warmer than hospitality, something closer to the genuine pride of a people in the place they call their own. Here, I felt less like a...

Travel

Tennessee Treasure

Knoxville Delivers a Sanctuary and More With The Tennessean Article by Shandra Hill Smith | Photography by Courtesy of the Tennesean and Shandra Hill Smith   Sitting along the World’s Fair Park and on the banks of the Tennessee River in Knoxville, The Tennessean provides both a sanctuary and a space where you can find most everything that’s needed without having to step outside the property. Located in downtown Knoxville close to the University of Tennessee, the property sits across the...

Life + Culture

Aging at Home With a Little Help

The Right Support Can Help Older Loved Ones Stay Connected Article by Shanticleer Graham, Owner, Seniors Helping Seniors® Atlanta Southwest | Photography by Bob Mackey Most families do not recognize the caregiving season right away. It starts small. A grocery run. A ride to the doctor. A quick check-in after work. A daughter notices the laundry has piled up. A son realizes Dad is no longer comfortable driving at night. Someone in the family begins calling more often, staying longer, and...

Arts + Culture

Amy Sherald

“American Sublime” Comes Home to Atlanta  Article by Gabrielle Lattimore Atlanta welcomes renowned home painter Amy Sherald, as “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” arrives at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art for the final stop on its national tour. For assistant curator of modern and contemporary art and curator for the exhibit, Angelica Arbelaez, bringing the exhibition to Atlanta feels more like a homecoming, as the city played a major role in Sherald's formative years as an artist, long before her...

Life + Culture

Congrats to the Class of 2026!

Article by Complied by Erikka Searles Mitchell Matthew Bolston, Honor Graduate and son of Sabrina and Victor Bolston, will attend Kennesaw State University, where he plans to major in marketing and build a successful career in the business world. Throughout high school, Matthew demonstrated leadership, academic dedication, and strong involvement in his school community as an active member of Beta Club and the Student Government Association (SGA). He was also honored as the 11th Grade Prom...

Life + Culture

Brian K. Jones

Union City Councilman Building a Legacy of Economic Development and Mentorship as President of South Metro Atlanta’s 100 Black Men Chapter Article by Curtis Bunn When he graduated from Westlake High School and enrolled at Morehouse College, Brian K. Jones intended to work in computer science after graduation. But six weeks into his freshman year, he found the major boring and switched to business with the idea of traveling the country as a consultant. He ended up working in Public Safety for...

Health + Wellness

Advancing the Mission of Chiropractic in Georgia

Leadership. Advocacy. Education. Wellness. Article by Winston Carhee, DC Chiropractic is a sovereign health and wellness profession rooted in restoring function and improving quality of life—without the use of drugs or surgery. As president of the Georgia Chiropractic Association (GCA), my focus remains clear: to promote, represent, educate, and protect the chiropractic profession across our state while advancing opportunities that change, save, and improve lives naturally. A central pillar...

Food + Beverage

Poured Forward

A Father's Day Tribute to the Men Feeding, Pouring, and Building the Future of Black Culinary Excellence in Atlanta Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Bob Mackey There are stories that belong to no single man, stories so deep, so old, so beautifully human that they can only be carried, never owned. The story of Black culinary excellence in Atlanta is one of them. It was written long ago in the kitchens of grandmothers who fed entire communities with nothing but genius and love. What...