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Photo Feature: Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run

Relive the iconic moment when Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron made history when he hit his 715th homer.

3 min readApr 8, 2024

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Photo Feature: Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run

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Photo Feature: Dr. King Beyond the Speeches

Explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s lesser-known life stages, from Sweet Auburn roots to impactful days in Vine City.

3 min readJan 9, 2024

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Photo Feature: Dr. King Beyond the Speeches

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Christmastime at Rich’s

Rich’s department store in Atlanta was a hub of Christmas joy, with festive shopping, iconic tree lighting, and a rich history

2 min readDec 19, 2023

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Christmastime at Rich’s

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Brenda Lee Celebrates №1 Christmas Song, Reflects on Her Atlanta Roots

In a season filled with jingles and joy, Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has struck a chord with audiences, reaching №1 on…

3 min readDec 6, 2023

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Brenda Lee Celebrates №1 Christmas Song, Reflects on Her Atlanta Roots

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Remembering the Unforgotten: A Dialogue on Memory and American Slavery

A Conversation Between Pulitzer Prize-Winners Natasha Trethewey and David Blight Explores the Power of Memory and the Lingering Legacies of…

11 min readOct 27, 2023

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Remembering the Unforgotten: A Dialogue on Memory and American Slavery

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Forsyth 1912: The Lynching Epidemic

Lynchings, often misinterpreted as just hangings, denied victims due process rights.

3 min readOct 27, 2023

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Forsyth 1912: The Lynching Epidemic

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Photo Feature: Bedford Pine Neighborhood

Bedford Pine in Atlanta faced decline post-1917 fire. The 1970s showed deterioration, but renewal emerged with new structures by the 1980s.

3 min readSep 12, 2023

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Photo Feature: Bedford Pine Neighborhood

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Atlanta Celebrates Black LGBTQ+ History, and Culture at Annual Pride Festival

The streets of Atlanta shimmered with pride, unity, and a tapestry of colors this past weekend, for the Atlanta Black Pride Festival,

4 min readSep 4, 2023

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Atlanta Celebrates Black LGBTQ+ History, and Culture at Annual Pride Festival

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Atlanta History Center

Fort Benning’s Transformation to Fort Moore

Fort Benning has a long and storied history, but recent social movements led to the decision to rename the base to Fort Moore.

3 min readAug 3, 2023

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Fort Benning’s Transformation to Fort Moore

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Affirmative Action in Georgia: A Brief Look

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court delivered a decision that marked the end of race-conscious admission programs at colleges.

3 min readAug 3, 2023

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Affirmative Action in Georgia: A Brief Look

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