In recognition of Veteran’s Day, the Auburn Avenue Research Library will show the independent documentary “Sista’ Solider” on Saturday. The movie, by filmmaker Yvette Jackson, looks at the role of black women in the armed forces and their struggles against race and gender discrimination. A panel discussion will follow.

The screening starts at 4 p.m. at 101 Auburn Ave., N.E., in downtown Atlanta. Information: 404-730-4001, Ext. 100.

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Members of the conversion crew take a break as the main scoreboard is lowered to the floor to be worked on as the arena gets ready for the next concert at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Atlanta. The crew was working on creating a stage for the Friday, Oct. 3 Maxwell concert. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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