Mike Jordan
Atlanta-based journalist and Senior Editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
episode : 103
On this episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Mike Jordan, Atlanta-based journalist and Senior Editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
As Senior Editor, Mike leads the media brand “UATL,” which focuses on Black culture. Just last week, Mike won the James Beard Foundation’s 2024 Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award for coverage of Atlanta. He’s also an executive board member for the Atlanta Press Club. His work has been featured in National Geographic, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Southern Living, and other national and international publications.
In this episode, we discuss:
Mike’s love for Atlanta
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, UATL - Black Cultural Coverage
Winner of the Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award 2024
Why is Atlanta misunderstood?
The depth of Atlanta’s culinary scene on Buford Highway
2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta
Not having a segregated dining scene in Atlanta
The Michelin Guide in Atlanta
Follow Mike on Instagram @mikejordanatl
