The Auburn Avenue Research Library will host a community discussion Saturday aiming to steer young black men away from “thug life.” “The Consequences of Thug Life: Be Brave or Be a Thug,” is a collaboration with the Davis Bozeman law firm and will be facilitated by civil rights attorney Mawuli Mel Davis.

The event begins at 6 p.m. at 101 Auburn Ave., N.E., downtown Atlanta. Information: 404-730-4001, Ext. 100.