Credit: Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce
Reclaiming the narrative of Bre’r Rabbit
Enslaved griots were the originators of the tales of Bre’r Rabbit, sharing adapted West African fables after long days working. "This is Black history," says one historian.
Why Martin Luther King Jr.’s father changed their names
A trip to Germany played a prominent role in the Atlanta minister’s decision.
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Popular slow-dance party marks anniversary with ‘Jheri Curl’-inspired event
Monthly '70s soul music party celebrates fifth anniversary with 1980s Black music celebration on Saturday
Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez
Ludacris works to make Clayton County school a top spot for arts education
The star entertainer visited the Utopian Academy for the Arts to kick off an effort to help students explore their creative side.
Credit: Eric Pace
Georgia native establishes first Black-owned record label in 1921
Before LaFace Records and So So Def Recordings, there was Black Swan Records, a record company by Georgian Harry Pace that released music by Black artists for Black listeners.
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‘No One Is Self-Made.’ Atlanta entrepreneur turned author shares life lessons
Lakeysha Hallmon, founder of the Village Market, lays out her lessons learned in her new book, “No One Is Self-Made.”
7 things to know about the Little Rock Nine
Who are the Little Rock Nine and why are they important?
Know your Atlanta civil rights icons: Julian Bond
Here is everything you need to know about Julian Bond.