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How a stained glass church window in Atlanta changed this Pulitzer Prize winner’s life

David Levering Lewis’ new book excavates his family history
The stained glass window from 1909 that inspired historian David Levering Lewis' new book is located inside of First Congregational Church. The depiction of the Madonna was inspired by Lewis' maternal grandmother. (Ronald Williams/AJC)
The stained glass window from 1909 that inspired historian David Levering Lewis' new book is located inside of First Congregational Church. The depiction of the Madonna was inspired by Lewis' maternal grandmother. (Ronald Williams/AJC) (Ronald Williams/AJC)
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Stop the presses? Savannah’s Black newspaper, the Tribune, prints on

Over its 150 year history, The Savannah Tribune, a Black-owned weekly, has overcome censorship, distribution challenges, an ill-timed closure, a legal challenge, even a fire.

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Gullah Geechee-led referendum on Sapelo Island: What you need to know

A voter referendum organized by Gullah Geechee residents of Sapelo Island aimed at repealing a Georgia county zoning change is set for Oct. 1. Here's what you need to know.

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How a stained glass church window in Atlanta changed this Pulitzer Prize winner’s life

The famed W.E.B. Du Bois and Martin Luther King Jr. biographer excavates his own complicated family story.

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Hale Woodruff’s legacy at CAU lives on in masterful mural ‘The Art of the Negro’

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Amanda Williams: We Say What Black This Is

Amanda Williams: We Say What Black This Is

February 7 – May 25, 2025
5:00 AM - 3:59 AM
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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The Hip Hop Museum x Chase Bank Pop Up Panel: "Building Wealth & Legacy"

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Author Talks 2025-Dr. Daniel Black with Host Dr. Kiana Dancie

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Flowers and Seeds Fundraising and Awards Gala

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Food & Entertainment

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Rap legend MC Lyte celebrates hip-hop career at City Winery tonight

Legendary female rapper brings career retrospective to City Winery Atlanta on Feb. 19.

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Beyoncé adds fourth Atlanta date to upcoming ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour

The eight-city tour kicks off in Los Angeles in April and includesd stops in Paris and London before ending in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Atlanta rap stars headline Hip Hop Museum’s financial literacy tour stop

Big Boi, Zaytoven participating in economics-focused financial literacy tour scheduled through Feb. 23 in Atlanta

PHOTOS: Popular slow-dance party marks anniversary with ‘Jheri Curl’-inspired event

Slow Drag a nostalgic party for fans of Black love songs, specifically ballads and slower-tempo tracks, celebrated its fifth anniversary with a special throwback event called

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Fashion designer for legendary actress Cicely Tyson to speak at SCAD FASH

Longtime fashion designer for late actress Cicely Tyson visits SCAD FASH for book discussion and portfolio reviews

How designer D. Mapp gives some of Atlanta’s biggest stars and brands style

The “King of Cairo” hat by luxury brand Melrose High is having a moment.

Atlanta’s Black-owned beauty brands seek stability and community

While Black beauty founders say they benefit from Atlanta’s reputation as a founder-friendly city, many are still fighting against systemic challenges.

This Atlanta-based historian is on a mission to make fashion more diverse

With new book and publishing house, Shelby Ivey Christie wants children to know about the likes of Dapper Dan and June Ambrose

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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

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

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

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Mirtha Donastorg is a reporter on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s business team focusing on Black wealth, entrepreneu

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DeAsia is a music and culture reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Brooke Leigh Howard is a reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Black culture team, UATL.

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HBCU Homecoming

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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.