error: no ad slot id exists: undefined
UATL

Atlanta-based bodysuit line LUSCA disrupts women’s fashion through comfort

LUSCA founder Toby Morgan (center) poses with models wearing her company's innovative bodysuits. (Courtesy of LUSCA)
LUSCA founder Toby Morgan (center) poses with models wearing her company's innovative bodysuits. (Courtesy of LUSCA) (Courtesy of LUSCA)
Placeholder Image

Credit: Peter Macdiarmid

No smiling matter: The lucrative business of unlicensed ATL ‘veneer techs’

Interest in veneers has increased as people look to obtain the perfect smile, but unlicensed practitioners entering the lucrative business are causing frowns.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Ben Gray

Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, once MLK’s SCLC offices, on road to restoration

The old building, built by Black dollars and once the organizational headquarters of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., is in the final stages of a major $10 million renovation.

Placeholder Image

Credit: Courtesy of Ready Entertainment

Documentary backed by Bernice King on political detainees shown at SXSW

Placeholder Image

On the ground in Selma: Marchers honor defining civil rights moment

60 years after Bloody Sunday, thousands gather in Selma to honor a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement. Credits: @erniesuggs / AJC | Getty Images | AP

The LineUp

7

FRI

-

25

SUN

Amanda Williams: We Say What Black This Is

Amanda Williams: We Say What Black This Is

February 7 – May 25, 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
350 Spelman Ln, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314, USA
Website Link

Description

We Say What Black This Is celebrates the diversity, resilience and depth of Blackness while challenging simplistic definitions of Black identity. The exhibition features works from Williams' series What Black is this, You Say?, created in response to the ‘Blackout Tuesday’ social media moment in 2020. The exhibit will include a new abstract painting by Williams and student-written didactic labels.  

Upcoming Events

FEB
14
-
31
The Before Slavery Museum Presents: Language of Kings : Ashanti Communication

The Before Slavery Museum Presents: Language of Kings : Ashanti Communication

11 Whitlock Ave, Marietta, GA 30064, USA

MAR
13
Carlyle Brown's The African Company Presents Richard III

Carlyle Brown's The African Company Presents Richard III

499 Peachtree Atlanta 30308

MAR
14
Carlyle Brown's The African Company Presents Richard III

Carlyle Brown's The African Company Presents Richard III

499 Peachtree Atlanta 30308

MAR
15
R&B Brunch - Green Attire

R&B Brunch - Green Attire

PONCE CITY MARKET, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

MAR
15
Holi in the City

Holi in the City

131 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30312

Food & Entertainment

Placeholder Image

This Atlanta-based hit YouTube game show is kicking off its third season

The Atlanta-shot Round Table Game show has become a social media phenomenon on YouTube. It's kicking off its third season on March 16.

Angie Stone will have memorial service in metro Atlanta March 14

The legendary singer, known for the hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You," died on March 1

Martin Lawrence, comedy legend and OutKast fan, coming to State Farm Arena

The veteran comedian and "Bad Boys" star headlines his comedy tour at State Farm Arena on Friday and told UATL that going on the road is a return to his humble beginnings.

Five Atlanta artists we want to see perform at the World Cup halftime show

Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Phil Harvey will help select acts for the historic FIFA set. Who from Atlanta should make the short list to headline? We have a few suggestions.

Fashion

Placeholder Image

Credit: Ryen Cooper

Atlanta influencers balance demands of content creation with 9-to-5s

Juggling multiple jobs, while challenging, has provided a sense of stability amid uncertainty about the future of platforms like TiKTok.

Atlanta-based bodysuit line LUSCA disrupts women’s fashion through comfort

Attorney Toby Morgan tells the story of how she created her innovative, Atlanta-based apparel brand.

Black entrepreneurs sound the alarm on DEI cuts. Who really pays the price?

As DEI policies disappear from major brands, Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and communities are feeling the impact, especially in Atlanta.

Boycott or bust? Black entrepreneurs in Atlanta respond to DEI rollbacks

Local business owners with major retail experience discuss how Trump's executive orders affect them.

Become a UATL member.

Get the newsletter, invites to events, partner discounts and more when you sign up.

Our Team
Placeholder Image

Mike Jordan

Mike Jordan is senior editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Black culture brand, UATL.

Placeholder Image

Ernie Suggs

Ernie Suggs is an enterprise reporter covering race and culture for the AJC since 1997. A 1990 graduate of N.C.

Placeholder Image

Christopher A. Daniel

Christopher A. Daniel is a Black Culture reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Placeholder Image

Gavin Godfrey

Gavin Godfrey is a senior reporter for the AJC who covers Black culture, entertainment, and diversity.

Placeholder Image

Najja Parker

Najja Parker is a video and news correspondent for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Black culture team.

Placeholder Image

Mirtha Donastorg

Mirtha Donastorg is a reporter on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s business team focusing on Black wealth, entrepreneu

Placeholder Image

DeAsia Paige

DeAsia is a music and culture reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Placeholder Image

Brooke Leigh Howard

Brooke Leigh Howard is a reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Black culture team, UATL.

Sponsored Content
Placeholder Image

Credit: RCT

Vacation in Pensacola to discover art, history and more
While Pensacola is well-known for its beautiful beaches, this Florida city also is a premier destination for arts and...
Placeholder Image

Credit: RCT

Embark on a journey through Daytona Beach’s history
You’re not wrong if white, sandy beaches and motor sports come to mind when thinking about Daytona Beach, but did you...
Placeholder Image

Credit: RCT

Discover the allure of New Smyrna Beach: A getaway for all ages
New Smyrna Beach offers far more than just its renowned 17 miles of pristine, white-sand shores.

HBCU Homecoming

Placeholder Image

Credit: Courtesy

‘Spelhouse’ couples share stories of how they found love at homecoming

Two couples from Spelman and Morehouse share how their love story started at homecoming.

Hollywood power couple helps Spelman celebrate completion of campus center

LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson helped spearhead the multi-million dollar renovation of the fine arts building where their careers and relationship started.

Black royalty on campus: What it’s like to be an HBCU queen

Past and present HBCU queens from Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, Howard University and more tell AJC what it's like to wear the crown and why the position matters.

Georgia HBCUs enhance security as homecoming season heats up

Security measures include additional law enforcement officers, bag checks and metal detectors.