Black History Month

Learn about black history and the story of the civil rights movement in Atlanta, the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. Join The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as we take a look at some of the most prominent individuals, events and stories that have impacted America, over the course of Black History Month.

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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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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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Atlanta’s first Black superintendent got entire city involved in education

Empowering children to reach their potential is a community-wide investment, Alonzo Crim said.

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Elite Black servers say Atlanta’s fine dining scene offers opportunity

In interviews with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Black servers at three acclaimed fine dining restaurants discussed their experiences in Atlanta and elsewhere.

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The rise and reign of Atlanta’s Black mayors

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Atlanta Unveiled: How Black scholarship, movements and influences shaped Atlanta and America

It can be argued that even before the Harlem Renaissance, the concept of Black intellectualism was born right here in Atlanta.

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Crowns of glory: New exhibit spotlights hats worn by King family women

“When it comes to hats, it is a crown of glory. ... They are honestly symbols of both defiance and dignity.”

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Reclaiming the narrative of Br’er 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.

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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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H.J. Russell helped build Atlanta. His family is expanding that legacy

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Carrie Steele: ‘Mother of Orphans’

In 1888, struck by the number of orphans she was continuing to find around Atlanta, she founded the Carrie Steele Orphans Home.

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‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’: Whether anthem or hymn, song evokes pride

Often referred to as the Black National Anthem and composed more than a century ago, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” came along after Reconstruction, when a newly awakened black r

‘Daddy Loves You’: Gil Scott-Heron’s son talks about life lessons from his iconic father

Nearly 14 years after Gil Scott-Heron's death, his son is determined to protect his legacy and to make sure younger generations hear his messages.

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