Arts and Culture

True to Atlanta: Atlanta Hawks and Spotify Collaborate on Special Schedule Playlist

In conjunction with the official release of the NBA’s 2018-19 schedule, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and Spotify released “S…
Aretha Franklin Reportedly ‘Gravely Ill’

Several news media outlets, all citing Showbiz411.com, were reporting late Sunday night that iconic soul singer Aretha Franklin is “gravely…
Here Are All The Ways NFL Players Protested Last Night

Taking a stand or knee.
Historians Urge Treasury to Confirm Harriet Tubman on the New $20 Bill for Upcoming Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage

More than 100 professional American historians have signed an open letter to Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin urging that he commit…
{On Our Radar} On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope

DeRay Mckesson is an internationally recognized civil rights activist, community organizer, host of the popular Crooked Media podcast, “Pod Save the…
‘Nappily Ever After’ Highlights How Black Women Can Use Their Hair To Fight For Freedom

The hair struggle is real.
New Resource Center to Promote African American Sainthood Causes

Xavier University of Louisiana has announced a new initiative to unite groups working on the promotion of African American canonization…
Activism Via Social Media Still On the Rise

As the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag turns 5 years old, its evolution on Twitter and how Americans view social media’s impact on…
Biography, Fiction, and Books on Women Breaking Barriers Highlight Atlanta History Center’s Author Programs

Ongoing Literary Series Brings Authors and Audiences Together in an Intimate Setting for Enlightening Insights, Discussion and Book Signings Deeply…
Lebron James On How Trayvon Martin Changed His Life

The NBA player is making a serious impact.
WATCH! Director & Actor Bill Duke Discusses “Black Lightning” with Ramona DeBreaux

WATCH! Director & Actor Bill Duke Discusses “Black Lightning”
Pharrell-Guided “WATCH THE DUCK” Duo To Make Atlanta Tour Stop

Singer-Songwriter & Producer duo, WATCH THE DUCK (i am OTHER/Interscope Records) will be embarking on a multi-city Sunsets & Slow…
Discovery Of Missing Malcolm X’s Autobiography Chapter Opens Door To Another Mystery

The case is far from closed.
John Lewis Fellows Embark On Lesson in Civil and Human Rights

The John Lewis Fellowship program kicked off earlier this month with 26 international students from the United States and seven…
NEW EXHIBIT: “As We Dream” Nods to Hammonds House Museum’s Legacy, Foundations

Hammonds House Museum will unveil its new exhibit, “As We Dream: The O.T. Hammonds and Hammonds House Museum Collection, curated…
Rob Hardy Loves Atlanta: “I just want people to know how great the city is and I’ve loved watching it grow”

Rob Hardy loves Atlanta. Despite being a native Philadelphian, one of the first things you learn is how much he…