The Black mecca branding got a boost in 1973 with the election of Atlanta’s first Black mayor, Maynard Jackson. It was called into question during the Atlanta child murders in the 1980s.

Forty-seven percent of Atlanta residents are Black, but the city commonly referred to as the Black Mecca had a homeless population in January that was 80% Black, according to the latest Point-In ...

The City of Atlanta is not considered “The Black Mecca” any longer, according to a national study. The reason - Black people can’t afford to live in the city anymore or don’t want to pay ...

Among adults, studies show Black Americans are less likely than white ones to seek mental health care. Experts say that’s because of racism, historical mistrust of the medical industry and stigma.