Upon landing, the Delta Jet had flipped upside down amid intense winds and remnants of a weekend snowstorm. Toronto Pearson International Airport also reported two passengers were airlifted away for emergency care.
Delta’s CEO, Ed Bastian delivered a statement after reports were publicized. “The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today’s incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport. I want to express my thanks to the many Delta and Endeavor team members and the first responders on site,” said Bastian. “We are working to confirm the details and will share the most current information on news.delta.com as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, please take care and stay safe,” he added.
Today’s crash adds to the string of recent aviation related incidents and according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), there have been 87 total accidents so far in 2025; 13 fatal and 74 non-fatal.
This is a developing story.
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Just one block south of the Martin Luther King Jr. historical site, two new art galleries, One Contemporary and The Sun ATL, celebrated their openings on the same mid-January Friday night. In the midst of a bustling Edgewood Avenue, both drew the arts community out for an evening of appreciation.
Although both galleries hosted their openings at the same time, the two are completely dissociated, yet structurally conjoined. That’s right, both businesses share a wall and the same purpose; aiding Atlanta’s robust art culture.
“Atlanta is considered a bubbling art hub and contemporary art destination, but we’re dead last for legislative funding for the arts. It’s a paradox,” said Faron Manuel, Director and Principal Curator at One Contemporary. There’s a lot of creativity and interest here, but we just need shows like this to get people inquiring and involved to help us grow here in Atlanta,” he added.
From observation, One Contemporary is passionate about art’s future reality. The inaugural exhibition, titled “The Start of Something”, means just that. It leads with young, Gen-Y/Z work that spawned from an energetic era of existence. These artists have a unique understanding of life, blending it with their specialized medium, then producing pieces that reflect their current sense of self and cultural affairs.
“I needed to tell this story about Atlanta in a very particular way. I think highly of these ten artists and they are a great example of what can be done, as a young artist in Atlanta making an impact,” said Manuel.
Cozy, yet spicy, and lively, this gallery has potential to house pieces of the 21st century new Atlanta renaissance period.
Both galleries, conjoined at the hip, offer an alternative energy to a bustling Edgewood Ave. (The Sun ATL, yellow building and One Contemporary, white building) Photo credit: JannahB, The Bold Opinion
Its neighbor, The Sun ATL, is owned and curated by Shawn Vinson, a four-time gallery co-founder himself. The gallery is housed in a space that was previously an architecture firm, so its structural components immediately set an exploratory mood. The exhibition, “First Light”, features artists from around the globe, touching European, American, and Congolese art.
This gallery, for sure, is a mixing bowl of international art, but still shows respect for the city in which it breathes. “We are in the heart of Atlanta and I wanted to celebrate where we are, so we have Jim Alexander as a permanent artist here,” said Vinson. “Jim is a legend who’s been in Atlanta since the 1970s photographing Black culture, music, and civil rights. He was the first person I called to ask if I could show his work here,” he added.
At the end of the day, both businesses compliment each other well, but juxtapose just the right amount to separate their narratives. Nestled next to a college campus and in the middle of a pedestrian-friendly social district, these two galleries provide alternativity to the bass and booze filled streets of Edgewood Ave. This is just another testament to the strength of Atlanta art.
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Sounds of music, laughter and network filled the air of a tucked-away, graffiti-covered corner of downtown Atlanta, as the Private Society Arts & Fashion Expose (P.S.A.F.E) kicked off its third annual event this weekend.
PSAFE was organized by four pals, Derek Hardge Jr., Patrick Russell, Corey Smith, and Jawaan Washington, all with congruent visions of bringing support and unity to their community.
Local artists, jewelers, fashion enthusiasts, musicians, and chefs packed their display tables with handmade creations. Just about anything under the umbrella of creativity, could be found at PSAFE.
Two of my most memorable encounters at PSAFE came from a seemingly-introverted hula hoop dancer and an overly-passionate nail boutique technician. Why did these two stick out to me? Both ladies caught my eye because, although their personalities were on opposite ends of the spectrum, they both had the exact same reasons for attending – personal growth.
Not only was PSAFE3 their first expo, but it was their first time talking to someone like me, a journalist interested in what made them special / standout.
(After all, this is The Bold Opinion, right?)
So sure, that itself was personally something special for me. I like to be social and when I get the opportunity to integrate that with my brand, I like to leave unique lasting impression.
Hula hooping Samone, despite her quiet nature, was dressed in a loud tribal two-piece with bright blue, feline-eskface paint, yellow clip-on cat ears, and a lime green streaked bob to top it all off. Not really having much to say wasn’t a bother, her vibe said it all when she grabbed her hoops and hit the stage!
Samone gets into her groove when the music turns on.
Jazmine, owner of ‘My J Nailz’, embodied the characteristics of a “strong black woman”; neatly bunted dreadlocks, square bifocals, primped, enthusiastically passionate, and ‘bout her business. She educated me on what sets her apart from the other nail shops, because I genuinely had no idea of the difference. She emphasized that she ran a nail boutique with plans to mobilize! Creating personal, friendly, and therapeutic rapport with her clients is very important to keep that unique factor about herself.
These two women stood out the most to me, but that doesn’t even describe a quarter of the amount of talent that was in the building. Comedians, chefs, painters, dancers, designers, you name it! For a complete visual of PSAFE3, visit them at www.PSAFE-atl.com
The crowd at PSAFE3 was very supportive of everyone, I was happy to see everyone being open and lending support to businesses they had no familiarity with. I had the chance to confirm that with two middle-aged sisters, Dennice and Natalie Williams, who were both there to support a friend of the family.
“We love the arts, like theatre, museums, etc., sothis is a little outside the box for us. We are enjoying ourselves, because it’s something different,” said Dennice. “It’s a good celebration of us without violence and negativity. It’s good to see our people come together
Steez Fiends Apparel hosts clothing and accessories for men, women, and children.
The vibe was definitely on! Conversations were flowing, handshakes were common, business cards were exchanged, and photographs were snapping for a strong four hours! This was the whole idea, of course!
“Our goals are to continue to grow into a household named event, deliver quality production, and provide our vendors, participants, and guests with three hours of nonstop entertainment and fun,” said Washington.
If happiness had a sound, I believe this is what it sounded like.
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