Atlanta has been a long-time leader for social justice and civil rights. As a cultural hub and birthplace of Dr. Martin ...

Words are just part of telling a great story. In the 10 years that we have put out The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Black History Month series, we also paid close attention to how we told these ...

Cascade Heights has been known as a home to Black prominence and power in Atlanta. Several notable politicians, sports figures and celebrities have settled in there, but only in recent history.

In honor of Black History Month, Atlanta News First is highlighting local Black-owned businesses — like Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen!

Columbus sent Smyre to the Capitol back in 1974 where he quickly caught the eye of longtime House Speaker Tom Murphy, who took him under his wing. His portrait now hangs near Murphy’s. Smyre became ...

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.

Students are working to build a database of names and biographies of 800 enslaved people who belonged to the Cobb-Lamar family.

Griffin invites you to honor Black History Month with a lineup of enriching events and opportunities to explore the city’s rich African American heritage. From educational sessions to soulful ...

Atlanta is home to a variety of significant historical landmarks, events and cultural milestones that showcase the plight and triumph of the African American experience. Outside of well-known ...

Considering it’s the city responsible for launching bands including R.E.M., The B-52s, and Widespread Panic, it should come ...