Naya Clark

In Paths Made by Walking: The Work of Howzevi Women in Iran, anthropologist Amina Tawasil draws deeply from her own lived experience and ethnographic fieldwork, crafting an intimate portrait of the women she encountered during her research in Iran. What began as a personal question about why women would choose to commit to practices that appeared externally limiting evolved into a far more nuanced exploration—one that challenged her initial assumptions. Tawasil reveals how the women she met w...

Canopy Atlanta continues to report in the communities we work in by listening to community members and attending neighborhood meetings to learn about what is happening. We then write about what we hear from the residents.

Canopy Atlanta also trains and pays community members, our Fellows, to learn reporting skills to better serve their community. Naya Clark, the reporter and photographer for this story, is a West End and Innovation Lab Fellow.

KYLE SEIBEL’S ‘HEY, YOU ASSHOLES’ IS NOT NEAT, BUT IT’S PERFECT: A CONVERSATION by Naya Clark
Kyle Seibel is not a veteran writer or a magical realism writer, but he is a veteran and his writing has magical and realistic attributes. He is still breaking into the literary world even though he seems to have a hang of it. He’s witty on a website we used to call Twitter, and can write a hell of a short story. Rarely does he add quotes when his characters are speaking and he doesn’t capitalize his...

In Vetero Fertilization (IVF) is a notoriously difficult process to conceive a person. Despite the more recent, but still not enough media coverage and personal essays and testimonials about the process, the science we have today is relatively new, and rarely from the perspective of the cis-male partner in a way that doesn’t feel as though it overshadows such a tender process, since it can be said the body doing the child-bearing bears to physical and psychological burden.

Meet an environmental specialist in Cabbagetown who dreams of international travel and a $15,000 raise.

Meet this programs and marketing manager from West End. Jenn dreams of leisure time in the North Georgia mountains, biweekly manicures, and a dental plan

Coffee is a pretty big deal in Atlanta. Nestled throughout the city and its surrounding suburbs, you’ll find a burgeoning coffee culture with local shops happy to offer an alternative to the big name chains and their $10 lattes. From laid-back neighborhood joints to hipster hideaways, Atlanta’s coffee scene has it all. So grab your favorite mug and join us as we take a sip-by-sip tour through the city’s coolest coffee shops, where every cuppa comes with a side of Southern hospitality.

If you live in Atlanta, you know the weather can sometimes make or break fun plans. Fortunately, as this city grows, so have the options for entertainment, so you don’t have to let low temperatures or rainy days stifle your next adventure. Check out these indoor activities for ways to get out of the house without having to plan around the elements.

If you’ve ever watched HGTV’s Dream Home and Urban Oasis, you’ll surely recognize dynamic host and designer, Brian Patrick Flynn. A self-taught virtuoso, Flynn has an unparalleled talent for transforming lackluster spaces into cozy living rooms, functional laundry areas, enchanting outdoor retreats, and so much more. Beyond the screen, Flynn, an Atlanta local, is our go-to guide to the city’s most sought-after furniture and decor shops. Whether you’re looking to totally furnish a room or need a little style refresh, design pro, Brian Patrick Flynn shares the shops you should know about.

Are you an Atlanta Falcons and/or Georgia Bulldogs fan? If so, there’s a perfect bar for you. Nestled at the edge of Atlanta’s famous Piedmont Park, Park Tavern hosts events and watch parties for the Falcons, Dawgs, Braves, and more. They’re even an Atlanta United Pub Partner, showing every game. With 25 big screen TVs between the indoor bar area and outdoor patio, it’s the perfect spot in Midtown to root for your favorite team.

If you can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this Feb. 13, you’re still in luck: There are plenty of ways to celebrate around Atlanta, especially when dining out.
Historically, Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday) was the gluttonous precursor to Lent, hence all the hearty, flavorful dishes many have come to associate with the holiday. Across Atlanta, you have your choice of southern-style dining experiences that offer up favorites like po’boys, gumbo, seafood, and more. Visit these eight spots t...

Earlier this year, Brooklyn-based poet and author Cynthia Manick released her latest poetry collection, No Sweet Without Brine (Amistad Press, 2023). Selected by the New York Public Library as one of the Best Books for Adults 2023, The work is wonderful, full of memory and wonder. Manick uses poetry to make the mundane feel like freedom while incorporating contemporary themes, such as Idris Elba’s narration on the Calm App, dating apps for welders, Ursula in The Little Mermaid, the classic no...

Lyzette Wanzer’s newest book, Trauma, Tresses, and Truth: Untangling our Hair Through Personal Narratives, (Lawrence Hill Books), explores the social, political, and everyday lives of Black women and their natural hair in an anthology of essays, narratives, and history.
In a way, this hybrid text mimics natural hair—it’s braided with complex experiences, woven with legalities and policies, and intertwined with poetry and imagery. Overall, it is a beautiful, textured body of work that teaches,...

Christmas is over. But Santa still has to make a living. During the holidays, André is the Black Santa of Atlanta. For the rest of the year, he’s a firearms safety instructor, a husband, and a dad. Here’s a look at his budget year-round.

Illustrations by Sarah Neuburger