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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)
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Lisa Young Alston, daughter of former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, dies at 67

Lisa Young Alston, the daughter of former Atlanta Mayor and United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young, has died. The news comes the same week that Young turned 93.

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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.

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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.

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Documentary backed by Bernice King on political detainees shown at SXSW

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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
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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

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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
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"My Mama Joe" Documentary

"My Mama Joe" Documentary

453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307

MAR
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Golden State Warriors

Atlanta Hawks vs. Golden State Warriors

1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303

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Blavity Fest

Blavity Fest

1020 White St. SW, Atlanta, GA. 30310, USA

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The Happy Black Parent 4th Annual Children's Book Festival

The Happy Black Parent 4th Annual Children's Book Festival

352 University Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA

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Angie Stone celebrated by Tyler Perry and more at Atlanta memorial service

Friends, family and fans of Angie Stone gathered Friday morning at Word of Faith Cathedral in Austell for the late singer’s memorial service.

Black-led plays about family and history come to Atlanta theater companies

Two Atlanta theater companies are collaborating with community organizations and Black professionals for new productions.

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

Fashion

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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.

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Mike Jordan

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

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Ernie Suggs

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

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Christopher A. Daniel

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

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Gavin Godfrey

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

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Najja Parker

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

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Mirtha Donastorg

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

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

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

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HBCU Homecoming

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‘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.