Karys Belger

Atlanta

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Articles

Grassroots group expands Asian American curriculum kits to thousands of Georgia students

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Karys Belger

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A conversation with her son inspired Weonhee Shin to begin addressing the lack of Asian American representation in Georgia classrooms. “He said, ‘I don’t see anyone who looks like me,’” Shin recalled.
Atlanta artist infuses heritage into Atlanta United scarf for AAPI Month

3 weeks ago | 13wmaz.com | Karys Belger

ATLANTA — From murals in Cabbagetown to commissioned works at Oakland Cemetery, the artistic footprint of Sanithna Phansavanh is woven throughout Atlanta’s landscape. But this month, the Atlanta-based artist stitched his cultural identity into something a little more wearable—a commemorative scarf designed for Atlanta United in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. “It always starts with intention,” Phansavanh told 11Alive.
Atlanta artist infuses heritage into Atlanta United scarf for AAPI Month

4 weeks ago | 11alive.com | Karys Belger

Sanithna Phansavanh used his mother's clothing as inspiration for the pattern on his design. ATLANTA — From murals in Cabbagetown to commissioned works at Oakland Cemetery, the artistic footprint of Sanithna Phansavanh is woven throughout Atlanta’s landscape. But this month, the Atlanta-based artist stitched his cultural identity into something a little more wearable—a commemorative scarf designed for Atlanta United in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Clark Atlanta creates scholarship to honor dean killed on the job in California

1 month ago | abc10.com | Makayla Richards |Karys Belger

Dr. Cameisha Denise Clark, an alumna, “Triple Panther” who earned three degrees from CAU, was recently promoted to dean at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Inglewood, California. She died after being shot on campus. Another staff member, described by officials as an admissions assistant, was also hurt.
Behind the scenes of the Amazon robotics facility in Stone Mountain

Dec 2, 2024 | 13wmaz.com | Karys Belger

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — Cyber Monday is in full swing, and holiday shoppers nationwide — including here in Metro Atlanta — are snapping up deals online. The holiday rush is palpable at Amazon’s state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Stone Mountain, where thousands of employees and robots work together to meet demand. The facility, which opened in 2020, is one of the largest of its kind in Georgia.
Evacuees face tough decisions in aftermath of Hurricane Milton

Oct 10, 2024 | wkyc.com | Karys Belger

HAMPTON, Ga. — After Hurricane Milton moved out of Florida, evacuees who fled the storm are now grappling with their next steps. Some are preparing to head back home, while others wait anxiously for emergency crews to assess the damage. At Atlanta Motor Speedway, evacuees like Michael, who left Florida with his dog Gizmo, are weighing their options. "When I saw this one coming, I knew I couldn't survive it. I just got out," Michael said, reflecting on his decision to evacuate ahead of the storm.
Barbershop owner says he's facing backlash after he was misled into hosting Trump campaign event

Jul 2, 2024 | abc10.com | Karys Belger

ATLANTA, Ill. — The owner of Rocky's Barbershop, Rocky Jones, says he was misled into hosting a campaign event for former President Donald Trump, believing it was a forum for Black businesses. In an interview, Jones said he thought his Buckhead shop would be the venue for a roundtable discussion aimed at helping Black business owners, not a political rally. “To me, cutting hair is like an art,” said Jones, as the sound of clippers buzzed in the background.
Georgia influencers say a potential TikTok ban could impact their income

Mar 19, 2024 | abc10.com | Karys Belger

The measure, already passed by the House, has sparked concerns among content creators in metro Atlanta who rely on the platform for income. For Shanteiria McFarland, a single video propelled her into TikTok stardom and transformed her life overnight. "I started posting my hood 911 operator videos, my first video went viral," McFarland, a 26-year-old from Atlanta said.
Growing movement urges Democratic voters to leave ballots blank in protest

Mar 12, 2024 | cbs19.tv | Karys Belger

ATLANTA — Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify the names of the organizations listed behind the effort. A coalition in Georgia is encouraging Democratic primary voters to abstain from voting for President Joe Biden as a form of protest against his administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The "Listen to Georgia" coalition has been using social media platforms for weeks, urging voters to leave their ballots blank.
Mother of 8-year-old hit by car getting on bus speaks at state capitol, pushing for new law

Feb 21, 2024 | wltx.com | Karys Belger

ATLANTA — The family of Adalynn Pierce, an 8-year-old tragically hit by a car while attempting to get on her school bus in Henry County, spent the day at the state capitol advocating for a new law aimed at preventing similar tragedies. Ashley Pierce, surrounded by her family, joined Sen. Rick Williams in their efforts to push for legislation in honor of her daughter Adalynn. "How many children have we lost?