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Black trail rides, straddling tradition and virality, gaining popularity in Atlanta

Two metro Atlanta events depict the evolving state of the current trail-riding scene.
Shavon Wolfe fixes her horse Serenity’s mane before riding at a Cowboys and Creatives event in Winston on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Shavon Wolfe fixes her horse Serenity’s mane before riding at a Cowboys and Creatives event in Winston on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) (Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Is Atlanta still a Black mecca? We did the math for you

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Black trail rides, straddling tradition and virality, gaining popularity in Atlanta

Trail rides are “part of an ongoing tradition Black communities, especially in the South, have maintained and are just now being amplified,” said one organizer.

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From racetracks to runways: Black brand highlights Kentucky Derby's forgotten history

The Kentucky Derby is known for its racetrack action, colorful fashion, and mint juleps... but what about its Black history? Credits: Libr. of Congress | AAMLO

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RHONE: Refunds from health care providers? The check is in the mail

When patients are overcharged, a refund process that prioritizes speed, communication and transparency should be the goal.

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Amanda Williams: We Say What Black This Is

Amanda Williams: We Say What Black This Is

February 7 – May 24, 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.  

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Sacred Spaces: The Legacy of Black Churches in Cherokee County

Sacred Spaces: The Legacy of Black Churches in Cherokee County

221 East Marietta Street, Canton, GA 30114, USA

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NYC By Way of EAV > The Pub @ EAV's Bodega Bar Pop-Up

NYC By Way of EAV > The Pub @ EAV's Bodega Bar Pop-Up

469 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316, USA

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Met Gala viewing party at SCAD FASH

Met Gala viewing party at SCAD FASH

1600 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

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Marcus and Friends: 2 Year Anniversary

Marcus and Friends: 2 Year Anniversary

525 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA

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Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News - Alec Karakatsanis in conversation with Kamau Franklin

Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News - Alec Karakatsanis in conversation with Kamau Franklin

184 S. Candler St. , , Decatur, GA 30030 , USA

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Her rap star son was shot dead. Now, she’s helping other mothers navigate their grief.

Titania Davenport hosted the inaugural International Bereaved Mother's Day Brunch.

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Post Malone, Robert Glasper among Atlanta concert highlights in May

Shows you should see this month include Post Malone, Xscape, Ivan Cornejo, Robert Glasper and a gospel extravaganza featuring the Manns, Karen Clark-Sheard and Tye Tribbett.

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Atlanta’s National Black Arts Festival to have new leader, after 2 key resignations

Leatrice Ellzy Wright, who served as program director for the National Black Arts Festival from 2002-2012, will become its CEO July 1, 2025.

Add these great Black culture books to your May reading list

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2 Atlanta designers promote Caribbean culture through festivals, fashion line

Igloo Atlanta, an outdoor Caribbean music festival returns to Lithonia for its 10th anniversary. Two of the promoters also have a Jamaican-inspired clothing line, RepJA.

After shaky social media debut, ‘404 Day!’ Adidas sneakers set to hit stores

The limited-edition Adidas Superstar shoe sparked a range of emojis in initial reactions.

Rapper Trinidad James brings ‘Hommewrk’ apparel shop to Underground Atlanta

The ‘All Gold Everything’ rapper opens retail space in the former home of an Underground Atlanta sneaker shop where he worked.

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.

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

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The importance of arts is crucial. That’s why there’s Fox Gives
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‘It’s been so rewarding’: Inside Northside Hospital’s externships
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Black Mecca

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2 Atlanta designers promote Caribbean culture through festivals, fashion line

Igloo Atlanta, an outdoor Caribbean music festival returns to Lithonia for its 10th anniversary. Two of the promoters also have a Jamaican-inspired clothing line, RepJA.

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Black mecca math: How does Atlanta stack up? It’s complicated.

How do the city and metro stack up? We look at demographics, income, voting power and more.

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Life in the Black mecca: We want to hear from you

Is Atlanta truly America’s Black mecca? It’s a question worth asking and we need your feedback.

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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.