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HBCU alumni: Arts, entertainment and sports
Photos and bios: Graduates of historically black colleges and universities have dominated music, film, literature, visual art and professional sports.
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Amy Sherald: A native of Columbus and a fine arts graduate of Clark Atlanta, Sherald was chosen as the offical portrait artist of former first lady Michelle Obama. On the same week that the portrait was unveiled at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, it was also announced that Sherald was awarded the High Museum's 2018 David C. Driskell Prize. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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PHOTOS: MLB All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park
Major League Baseball's All-Star Futures Game was held Saturday at Truist Park, featuring the next generation of stars from the minor leagues.
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PHOTOS: 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic
HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park brings together 50 top players for a night of baseball and celebration on Friday, July 11.
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PHOTOS: Beyoncé fans arrive for 4-night Atlanta Cowboy Carter Tour stop
Beyoncé fans showed out in full force for the Cowboy Carter Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Putting final touches on All-Star Village for MLB fans in Atlanta
Media and special youth guests got a behind-the-scenes of the All-Star Village on Thursday as final preparation were being made for the fan experience at Cobb Galleria.
