While growing in popularity across America, vegan restaurants aren’t new to many Atlanta communities. Although the city has seen an increase in plant-based restaurants over the last decade, veganism has deep roots in the city’s westside neighborhoods, dating back decades. This is especially true in West End, where veganism is fostered through the relationship between restaurants and customers and an intense need to feed the community.

Rising Up: A Westside Story documents the construction of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Arthur Blank's family foundation's efforts at aiding the longtime community surrounding the new Atlanta landmark. 

Create Your Dreams , or CYD, is an after school program that provides long-term youth development, and is dedicated to helping students in underserved...