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UATL launches 404ward series, celebrating Atlantans influencing the future of Black culture
UATL is launching '404ward,' a series recognizing people moving Atlanta and Black culture forward. The first story is about Atlanta-born bartender Keyatta Mincey Parker.
Miss Spelman Pageant 2025 serves looks, authenticity and Black girl magic
The Miss Spelman college pageant is more than just a crown for these HBCU women. They must lay out their visions for authentic Black female leadership.
Are your hair braids making you sick?
Braids are beautiful and rooted in Black culture. But is this trusted hairstyle hiding something harmful? Credits: AJC | FDA | Getty | TikTok / Consumer Reports
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Middle Georgia RV park enlists Black Atlantans to unwind in nature
Warthen RV Park, located about two hours from Atlanta, wants more Black campers to disconnect and get some fresh air.
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Restaurant founded by Pinky Cole hasn’t paid legal settlement, lawyer says
The admission comes after Cole announced she had recently lost and then reacquired her Slutty Vegan dining empire.
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How drummer Lil’ John Roberts is developing the next generation of musicians
Atlanta-based drummer “Lil” John Roberts has worked with legends like Janet Jackson, Prince and Stevie Wonder. Now, he is mentoring younger musicians and uplifting sonic art.
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What the declassified King assassination files could reveal
Donald Trump ordered the declassification of files related to Martin Luther King. The King family opposes this and wants to see the papers before they are released .
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Slade, Lil Jon’s son, talks father-son dynamic on MTV’s ‘Family Legacy’
Lil Jon's son, Slade, talks about his close relationship with his father and his own musical training at NYU on Season Two of the MTV docuseries streaming on Paramount+.
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Miss Spelman Pageant celebrates HBCU’s Black sisterhood beyond viral moment
School spirit for Spelman College erupted across social media as students prepared for a series of beauty competitions, culminating with the annual Miss Spelman Pageant.