Sep 02, 2021 06:00AM ● By Trish Ahjel Roberts
While African Americans make up 32% of the Georgia population and 13% of the population in the U.S., Black visitors accounted for only 7% of the 307 million visitors to national parks, according to a 2015 study by the National Park Service (NPS).
Jul 01, 2021 06:00AM ● By Staff
The theme of this year’s raw food competition at the Wonderful Wizards of Raw, a lively three-day festival celebrating raw food, was “aphrodisiacs,” and the winners were: Larese Dockery of IAMOH Herbals in first place; Chanda Lee of Embrace Raw Living in second; and Satice of Mela9ated Magic in third.
May 01, 2021 01:00PM ● By Staff
“Our vision for 2021 and beyond is to transform the Wonderful Wizards of Raw from a backyard event into a full-fledged community festival,” says Tassili Ma’at, founder and owner of the café. “We have moved the Ancestor’s Commemoration to Friday evening at the Cascade Nature Preserve to start the Festival off with a meaningful vibration.”
Jan 24, 2021 02:34PM ● By Paul Chen
A five-article deep dive into the vast array of effects that African Americans suffer from to this day as a legacy of America's original sin; includes a look at the potential for healing.
Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM
Author and self-actualization coach Trish Ahjel Roberts recently released a new inspirational journal, designed to walk the reader through a 12-step approach to happiness created by Roberts.
Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM ● By Noah Chen
In 1965, Rashid Nuri asked his high school to add fresh fruit machines next to candy machines on campus. The school relented, and Nuri has been a self-styled “food revolutionary" ever since.
Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM ● By Ifini Sheppard
While heart disease is a threat to life in virtually every community, African Americans suffer from it at a higher rate than any other group.
Sep 01, 2019 01:23AM
The first of its kind in Atlanta, the ATL Conjure & Culture Festival will be held October 26 and 27 to celebrate the spiritual traditions of persons of African American descent and ancestry.
Sep 01, 2019 01:23AM ● By Noah Chen
This month, Natural Awakenings shines a light on four local yoga luminaries, William Hufschmidt, Octavia Raheem, Gina Minyard and Jessica Murphy.
Aug 01, 2019 06:00AM ● By Paul Chen
Slutty Vegan may be the big attraction these days, but Atlanta's Black and vegan community has been around for a long time. How did it evolve? We explore!
Aug 01, 2019 12:06AM ● By Noah Chen
Healthy, meatless eating regimens have been growing in popularity across America, and Atlanta.
Aug 01, 2019 12:06AM
A business roundup of vegetarian and vegan resources in Atlanta.
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