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HBCU alumni: Arts, entertainment and sports
Photos and bios: Graduates of historically black colleges and universities have dominated music, film, literature, visual art and professional sports.
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Amy Sherald: A native of Columbus and a fine arts graduate of Clark Atlanta, Sherald was chosen as the offical portrait artist of former first lady Michelle Obama. On the same week that the portrait was unveiled at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, it was also announced that Sherald was awarded the High Museum's 2018 David C. Driskell Prize. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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FROM UATLPHOTOS: Morehouse parents say goodbye to incoming students
Families watch incoming Morehouse University students for the Parents Parting Ceremony as the fall 2025 semester starts.
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Photos: Elise opens at the Woodruff Arts Center
Elise, a new restaurant from Lyla Lila chef Craig Richards, opens Aug. 19 at the Woodruff Arts Center, taking over the space formerly occupied by Table 1280.
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Photos: McEachern wallops Walton in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
McEachern defeats Walton 50-17 on Aug. 16, 2025 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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Photos: Houston County defeats Brookwood in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Houston County defeats Brookwood on Aug. 16, 2025 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
