Atlanta Black Star media bias and reliability
AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place Atlanta Black Star as leaning left. We have seen it on 44 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Atlanta Black Star biased?
AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place Atlanta Black Star as leaning left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Atlanta Black Star left or right?
AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place Atlanta Black Star as leaning left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is Atlanta Black Star reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Atlanta Black Star are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Atlanta Black Star has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Atlanta Black Star’s own report linked underneath.
President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated exchange with Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty during a Kennedy Center board call. A federal judge blocked attempts to add Trump's name to the building, a decision the Justice Department has appealed.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as‘Good for Her!’: Trump and Beatty Erupt Into Explosive Fight After He Starts Calling Her Names Over Kennedy Center — Then She Delivers a Brutal Blow (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges Hegseth continued U.S. military operations in Iran without congressional approval and criticizes his actions in Venezuela and Yemen.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as‘Get Him Out of Here!’: Former Ally Moves to Impeach Hegseth as Bombshell Report Reveals the Staggering Price Tag of Iran War (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
The board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the performing arts venue due to financial problems and a disagreement about naming the building after President Donald Trump. A judge had previously blocked the venue from being renamed.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as'Makes Me Sick': Trump Fires Back After Sudden Kennedy Center Shutdown, Issuing a Stern Warning and Ultimatum for Future Renovations (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
During a visit to Dublin, President Donald Trump said he would "love" a unified Ireland and that it would happen eventually. The comment triggered unionist leaders to reject interference, while Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald called the remarks timely and urged preparation for reunification.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as‘She Hates Him’: Melania Rejects Trump’s MAGA Invite — and Her Savage Response Turns His Sweet Gesture Into Public Humiliation (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
President Donald Trump is visiting his golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland, for the Irish Open. His trip includes planned meetings with Irish leaders and is met with objections from lawyers and planned protests.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as‘Give Him Grief’: Trump’s Ireland Arrival Turns Into a Nightmare as Thousands Flood Dublin With Brutal Warning — and Rosie O’Donnell Piles On (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
Documents obtained by multiple outlets reveal that Atlantic Industrial Coatings admitted its own design and workmanship flaws caused the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool liner to blister and detach. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office said the damage resulted from a botched installation, and the government agreed to a $14.7 million repair payment.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as‘Trump Was Lying’: Trump’s Reflecting Pool Fiasco Deepens as Contractor Admits What He Refuses to Confess Amid Push to Revive DOJ’s Case (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
Two protesters were arrested outside the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas. Mounted police and officers in riot gear were deployed as demonstrators marched near the venue. Organisers estimated up to 10,000 people would attend separate rallies.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as‘Ridiculous’: Trump Takes a Victory Lap Over His ‘Totally Sold Out’ MAGA Convention, Then Bizarre Messages Start Landing on Random People’s Phones (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
A judge is set to rule on dismissing charges against former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn. Prosecutors want the indictment dismissed without prejudice, while Hearn's lawyer seeks dismissal with prejudice to prevent refiling.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as'The Trump Cesspool': Trump Rushes to Clean Up His ‘Almost Fixed’ Reflecting Pool After Filthy Images Show a ‘Slum District’ (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
First Lady Melania Trump will not attend the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas on September 9 and 10. A White House official confirmed her absence, which comes as at least 45 Republican lawmakers have also stated they will skip the event.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as'The Check Didn’t Clear’: Melania Bails on Trump as Dozens of Republicans Ghost Him—and His Big GOP Show Starts to Crumble Into a Big Disaster (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
Beverly Vance Aikins, mother of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, said she would “probably punch” Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed and called him an “idiot” after he criticised her son’s family on Fox News and Tomi Lahren’s show.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as‘If I Ever See Him’: JD Vance’s Mom Explodes With Violent Threat After Rival Goes After His Wife and Kids — Taking Their Bitter Feud to a Whole New Level (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
Senator Thom Tillis urged President Donald Trump to dismiss Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of creating a 'leadership void' in the military. The call follows Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation and comes amid a six-month war with Iran and low public approval for the administration's handling of it.
Atlanta Black Star reported it asGOP Senator Who Confirmed Hegseth Explodes Over His 'Incompetence,' Tells Trump to Fire Him as Bombshell Report Reveals Who Was Just Hired (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
Pennsylvania officer charged with manslaughter after shooting college student at wrong house
Trust 42A Pennsylvania police officer has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after fatally shooting a 22-year-old college student who knocked on the wrong door. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele announced the charge on 1 September 2026, stating the officer’s actions were not justified.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as‘If Only Justice Was for All’: Cop Charged 9 Days After Killing White Man Has Black Families Asking Why Accountability Never Comes This Fast for Them (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
Vice President JD Vance told Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed to stop mentioning his wife, Usha Vance, during a campaign rally. Vance also accused El-Sayed of promoting a divisive ideology.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as‘What Did He Say?’: JD Vance Unleashes After El-Sayed’s Remarks About His Wife Usha Trigger an Explosive Will Smith-Style Defense (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
President Donald Trump has criticised the judge overseeing legal challenges to his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center. He posted on Truth Social that the building is 'old and decrepit' and that the judge is 'highly conflicted'. A federal judge will decide if the Kennedy Center board violated court orders by approving an inscription crediting Trump for renovations.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as‘A Monument to His Shame’: Trump’s Kennedy Center Takeover Hits Another Roadblock as Judge Puts His Latest Move on Ice (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
The US Department of Education deleted a social media video that appeared to compare Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler. The department stated the video was created by a staffer unaware of the clip's context.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as‘Wow’: Trump Administration Posts a Video So Extreme They're Forced to Delete It Within Hours — But It Was Already Too Late (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
A federal judge is considering a legal challenge to block President Donald Trump's name from being inscribed on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The dispute centers on whether the center's board can add the name after a judge ruled only Congress has that authority.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as'OMG': Trump’s Kennedy Center Obsession Takes a Nasty Turn as Lawyers Drop Bombshell Over Damage Trump Caused — and It May Explain Demolition Threat (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed asked Fox News host Jesse Watters if he was circumcised during an interview. The question came as they discussed gender-affirming care for minors, with El-Sayed defending his position by comparing it to circumcision.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as‘You Can Play This Game If You Want’: Jesse Watters Tries to Corner El-Sayed with Gotcha Question, But Dem Flips the Script, Leaves Host’s Jaw Hanging (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
Fort Worth's city council has approved an $11.25 million settlement for the family of Atatiana Jefferson, who was shot and killed by a former police officer in 2019. The settlement will resolve civil claims and provide funds for Jefferson's minor nephews.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as'Unimaginable Loss': Fort Worth Approves $11.5 Million Settlement for Family of Black Texas Woman Killed by Cop Conducting Welfare Check in 2019 (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
Attorneys for the Kennedy Center have argued in court that restoring Donald Trump's name to the institution is crucial for its financial survival. They claim the center faces a 'death spiral' if donors are not attracted by his prominent recognition.
Atlanta Black Star reported it asTrump Kennedy Center Tarp Bombshell: The Real Reason It’s Still There Is Exposed — and Critics Say the Truth Is Worse Than the Cover-Up (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
Iranian state media broadcast a video that allegedly suggests how to kill Barron Trump and offers a $10 million bounty for information. The Secret Service confirmed it is aware of the video and investigating the threats.
Atlanta Black Star reported it as‘OH MY’: Trump Thought He Had Iran Cornered Until Tehran Came for His Weak Spot with $10M Hit on Barron, Trump’s New Threat Warns of Absolute Chaos (opens Atlanta Black Star in a new tab)
Who says so
3 organisations have published a rating for this outlet, in their own words. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
How reliably it reports fact
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Very high factuality
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Who owns it
- Diamond Diaspora MediaCorporationdirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States
- Official site
- atlantablackstar.com
- Seen publishing on
- atlantablackstar.com
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
- Entry
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 44
- Reports listed
- 46
- We could read
- 13
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
33 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 13 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 15 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and Atlanta Black Star ran the story anyway.
Across the 44 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Atlanta Black Star’s on 2 of them. Overall it filed a median of 34 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 7 September 2026.
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