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Is Atlanta still America’s Black mecca? The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Gavin Godfrey will spend the next year answering that question with his groundbreaking Black Mecca Series. The first installment is linked below. But if you have any story ideas, hit him up directly. ajc.com/uatl/is-atlant…

Is Atlanta still America’s Black mecca? 
The <a href="/ajc/">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a>'s <a href="/writegavinwrite/">Gavin Godfrey</a> will spend the next year answering that question with his groundbreaking Black Mecca Series. The first installment is linked below. But if you have any story ideas, hit him up directly. 
ajc.com/uatl/is-atlant…
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57 years ago today, 4/4/68, we lost MLK I am proud to share this exclusive, interactive story – which includes never-released interviews with some of King’s closest associates – captures the events surrounding that day. PLS RT: Atlanta Journal-Constitution UATL honoringmlk.com

57 years ago today, 4/4/68, we lost MLK
I am proud to share this exclusive, interactive story – which includes never-released interviews with some of King’s closest associates – captures the events surrounding that day.
PLS RT: <a href="/ajc/">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a> <a href="/itsuatl/">UATL</a>
honoringmlk.com
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My Latest from Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Trump's EO aimed at Smithsonian as he tightens his grip on cultural & artistic institutions. “They want to create a false narrative of what it means to be an American.” Samuel Livingston @morehouse PLS RT UATL ajc.com/uatl/trumps-sm…

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Historians say Trump is following a post-Reconstruction playbook by trying to get rid of Black history. "In the brief time he’s been in office, the damage that has been done may take another generation to undo.” Karen Cox My Atlanta Journal-Constitution story UATL PLS RT ajc.com/uatl/trumps-sm…

Historians say Trump is following a post-Reconstruction playbook by trying to get rid of Black history.
"In the brief time he’s been in office, the damage that has been done may take another generation to undo.” Karen Cox
My <a href="/ajc/">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a> story <a href="/itsuatl/">UATL</a>
PLS RT  
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Since this is #Masters Week, I dug into the vault to resurface a piece I did years ago about the rise and sad fall of Calvin Peete, who blazed through in the 1980s as the most successful Black golfer on the tour before Tiger Woods. PLS RT Atlanta Journal-Constitution UATL ajc.com/news/calvin-pe…

Since this is #Masters Week, I dug into the vault to resurface a piece I did years ago about the rise and sad fall of Calvin Peete, who blazed through in the 1980s as the most successful Black golfer on the tour before Tiger Woods. PLS RT
<a href="/ajc/">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a> <a href="/itsuatl/">UATL</a> 
ajc.com/news/calvin-pe…
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Come with me on a trip to the Atlanta History Center as I explore Trump's attempt to tighten his grip on cultural and artistic institutions by attacking what he calls “improper ideology.” Here is the link to the story & video below Atlanta Journal-Constitution UATL ajc.com/uatl/trumps-sm…

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When I arrived on the campus of North Carolina Central University in the fall of 1985, I could not have dreamed that this could ever happen. Blessed and truly honored to be a speaker at this year's May 10 Commencement. Truth & Service North Carolina Central University nccu.edu/145Commencemen…

When I arrived on the campus of North Carolina Central University in the fall of 1985, I could not have dreamed that this could ever happen.
Blessed and truly honored to be a speaker at this year's May 10 Commencement. 
Truth &amp; Service
<a href="/NCCU/">North Carolina Central University</a>  nccu.edu/145Commencemen…
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Each month Atlanta Journal-Constitution's “Atlanta: America’s Black Mecca?” series, helmed by Gavin Godfrey, has stories, photos & videos around the question: Is Atlanta truly the “Black Mecca?” This month, he goes behind the numbers. Is the A the Black Mecca? Atlanta Journal-Constitution UATL ajc.com/uatl/atlanta-a…

Each month <a href="/ajc/">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a>'s “Atlanta: America’s Black Mecca?” series, helmed by <a href="/writegavinwrite/">Gavin Godfrey</a>, has stories, photos &amp; videos around the question: Is Atlanta truly the “Black Mecca?” 
This month, he goes behind the numbers. Is the A the Black Mecca?
<a href="/ajc/">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a> <a href="/itsuatl/">UATL</a> ajc.com/uatl/atlanta-a…
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In a moment that fused Atlanta’s past, present and future, five of the city’s mayors came together to honor the man who helped shape their path — Ambassador Andrew Young. Atlanta Journal-Constitution UATL PLS RT ajc.com/uatl/five-of-a…

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Morehouse College has named F. DuBois Bowman, a renowned public health scholar and 1992 graduate of the college, as its 13th president following a national search, the Board of Trustees announced Tuesday. Atlanta Journal-Constitution UATL Morehouse College #hbcu ajc.com/uatl/morehouse…

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I recently photographed NCCU’s 145th Commencement—1,011 grads, 3 ceremonies, & one powerful message from my Alpha brothers Leonardo Williams, Reggie McCrimmon & Ernie Suggs. Class of 2025, stay connected to NCCU & keep soaring. #WeAreNCCU #EaglePride #ThereGoesAnAlphaMan

I recently photographed NCCU’s 145th Commencement—1,011 grads, 3 ceremonies, &amp; one powerful message from my Alpha brothers Leonardo Williams, Reggie McCrimmon &amp; Ernie Suggs. Class of 2025, stay connected to NCCU &amp; keep soaring. #WeAreNCCU #EaglePride #ThereGoesAnAlphaMan
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My Linebrother Ron Brinson introduced me to Faye Wattleton in the late 80s. I finally sat down with her for an amazing conversation about her amazing career at Planned Parenthood & the importance of Reproductive Rights. PLS RT Atlanta Journal-Constitution UATL Planned Parenthood Action Planned Parenthood ajc.com/uatl/faye-watt…

My Linebrother Ron Brinson introduced me to Faye Wattleton in the late 80s. I finally sat down with her for an amazing conversation about her amazing career at Planned Parenthood &amp; the importance of Reproductive Rights. 
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<a href="/ajc/">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a> <a href="/itsuatl/">UATL</a> <a href="/PPact/">Planned Parenthood Action</a> <a href="/PPFA/">Planned Parenthood</a> 
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We're looking forward to our #GoodTroubleGala tomorrow night at Flourish / Legendary Events. Check out Ernie Suggs's article for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Online today / in-print tomorrow. Lonnie G. Bunch III and Billye Suber Aaron are our honorees. #JLMF 🔗uatl.com/news/2025/05/g…

We're looking forward to our #GoodTroubleGala tomorrow night at Flourish / <a href="/alegendaryevent/">Legendary Events</a>. Check out <a href="/erniesuggs/">Ernie Suggs</a>'s article for the <a href="/ajc/">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a>. Online today / in-print tomorrow. <a href="/SmithsonianSec/">Lonnie G. Bunch III</a> and Billye Suber Aaron are our honorees.
 #JLMF 

🔗uatl.com/news/2025/05/g…
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“Atlanta is where Rep. Lewis established the foundation. This is the community that supported him the most & continuously sent him to Washington to represent us.” Detria Austin Everson. CEO of John & Lillian Lewis Foundation Atlanta Journal-Constitution UATL John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation uatl.com/news/2025/05/g…

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My latest on this amazing and fascinating group of Black women in Atlanta who get up every morning at the crack of dawn to hike the Cascade Springs Nature Trail. Meet the Nature Gurlz. In today's Atlanta Journal-Constitution UATL uatl.com/news/2025/06/n…