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Clark Atlanta University disbands and replaces alumni association

Recent decision made by storied Atlanta HBCU's leadership is stirring conversations on and off campus.

News

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TV show puts metro Atlanta Black beauty founders in the spotlight

Two companies from metro Atlanta competed on “Bet on Black,” a competition show on REVOLT TV that highlights Black-owned businesses.

Clark Atlanta University disbands and replaces alumni association

Recent decision made by storied Atlanta HBCU's leadership is stirring conversations on and off campus.

Atlanta ranked as best U.S. city for Black homebuyers

New research published Thursday found Atlanta is the best city for Black people who want to get on the housing ladder.

Atlanta hip-hop shines in photographer Shannon McCollum’s November exhibit

'Forever I Love Atlanta' is photographer Shannon McCollum’s new solo exhibition of hip-hop imagery, opening Nov. 7 at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

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Cissy Houston was the first to record one of Georgia’s greatest anthems

The gospel great died on Monday

Funk legend George Clinton brings first public art exhibition to Savannah

SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah will host the iconic Parliament-Funkadelic bandleader’s exhibition through Jan. 27

The LineUp: 5 Black culture events to attend Oct. 10 - 16

Check out this week's curated list of Black culture event recommendations from UATL.

In ‘Hold the Line’ at ArtsXchange, Black men speak on their own terms

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

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

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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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If you’re a frequent traveler in Atlanta, you already know that loyalty matters.
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Columbia, SC: Your next getaway for the South’s best craft beer scene
Just three hours from Atlanta, Columbia, South Carolina has emerged as a Southern craft beer capital.
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Experience easygoing vibes in Lafayette, Louisiana
Although there are many vacation destinations close to Atlanta, it might be time to try something new.

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The LineUp: 5 Black culture events to attend Oct. 10 - 16

Check out this week's curated list of Black culture event recommendations from UATL.

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The LineUp: 5 Black culture events to attend Oct. 3 - 9

Every Wednesday, UATL publishes a curated list of Black culture event recommendations to help you sift through the variety of options happening week to week.

The South Got Something to Say
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‘The South Got Something To Say’

"The South Got Something To Say," a new documentary from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, is now streaming. This film contains adult images, themes and language.

AJC documentary at intersection of hip-hop and academia

Documentary screening at AUC’s Woodruff Library is part of the institution’s efforts to educate students and residents about culture’s educational impact.

Atlanta had something to say about hip-hop’s big anniversary

Atlanta was a center for 2023 celebrations of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, including an all-star concert and the debut of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s first ever ful...