Atlanta Black Star Explained

See also: Black Star News.

Atlanta Black Star
Type:Weekly paper
Foundation:2012
Owners:Diamond Diaspora Media
Editor:Tracy Dornelly

The Atlanta Black Star is the largest black-owned digital publication in the United States. The publication is based in Atlanta, Georgia which focuses on the African American perspective on politics.[1] It was founded in 2012 by Neil "Jelani" Nelson, Tracy Dornelly, and Andre Moore.[2] The site has over 14 million[3] monthly unique visitors.[4]

Media outlets such as the Yahoo News,[5] The Washington Post,[6] The New York Times,[7] Heavy.com,[8] and The Daily Dot[9] have republished or cited the contents of the Atlanta Black Star. The site is part of a partnership program with Facebook.[10]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Godfrey . Gavin . Atlanta Black press criticizes credentialing process for CNN’s debate . AJC.com . June 28, 2024.
  2. Web site: NEIL NELSON . Karen Hunter Show . October 3, 2017 . 18 December 2020.
  3. Web site: Atlantablackstar.com Traffic, Ranking & Marketing Analytics . Similarweb . en.
  4. Web site: Schmidt . Christine . Here's the state of African-American media today — and steps it can take going forward . Nieman Lab . March 1, 2019 . 2020-12-18.
  5. Web site: 'Shut Your Mouth, Boy': Philly Cop Placed on Administrative Leave After Year Old Video Goes Viral, Exposing Officer Taunting Young Black Man. 2021-11-04. news.yahoo.com. en-US.
  6. News: Prince George's neighborhoods make 'Top 10 List of Richest Black Communities in America'. en-US. Washington Post. 2021-11-04. 0190-8286.
  7. News: Kahrl. Andrew W.. 2019-06-20. Opinion Black People's Land Was Stolen. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-11-04. 0362-4331.
  8. News: Farrell . Paul . 2021-01-15 . Alexis Skyy Gets Into Noise Complaint Beef With a 'Karen' . en-US . 2021-02-17.
  9. News: Sadeque. Samira. January 13, 2021. Black security guard fired for punching Trump supporter in viral video, thousands raised for her on GoFundMe. The Daily Dot. February 17, 2021.
  10. News: Spangler . Todd . February 16, 2021 . Facebook Launches Black Creator Accelerator Program 'We the Culture' . en-US . Variety . 2021-02-17.