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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.

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Five delicious summer events for Atlanta’s traveling Black foodies

UATL’s Black culture summer style guide

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UATL’s summer reading list of great Black-authored books

News

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.

Denzel Washington’s children unite for film adaptation of celebrated play

Harris and Obama reach out to Black voters at Georgia rally

Black male voters at Kamala Harris’ rally in Clarkston Thursday night told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution they are eager to vote and throw their support behind her.

Local organization focused on building Black wealth expands mission

Amid DEI backlash, the Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative is changing its name but doubling down on its work and expanding across the Southeast.

Food & Entertainment

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Day One of the 15th annual One Musicfest delivers unforgettable moments

Ryan Cameron helms new Atlanta-based Fox Soul/YouTube talk show ‘Truth Talks’

The AJC gets an exclusive look behind a new Fox Soul daily talk show out of Atlanta'"Truth Talks" helmed by veteran Atlanta radio host Ryan Cameron.

Latto to replace Cardi B at One Musicfest in Atlanta

Cardi B pulled out of the festival, which takes place this weekend, on Wednesday

Victoria Monét on performing at One Music Fest and loving Atlanta culture

Our Team

Mike Jordan

Mike Jordan is senior editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Black culture brand, UATL.

Ernie Suggs

Ernie Suggs is an enterprise reporter covering race and culture for the AJC since 1997. A 1990 graduate of N.C.

Christopher A. Daniel

Christopher A. Daniel is a Black Culture reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Gavin Godfrey

Gavin Godfrey is a senior reporter for the AJC who covers Black culture, entertainment, and diversity.

Najja Parker

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

Mirtha Donastorg

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

DeAsia Paige

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

Polo program exposes young Black men to sport of kings

Miguel Wilson, the founder of the B.E.S.T. Academy Polo team, is on a mission to a introduce young Black men from Atlanta to the sport.

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FUBU and Coogi’s runway resurgence headlines Atlanta Fashion Week

Return of iconic brand, FUBU, highlights annual event taking place from Oct. 2-7.

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