Scuba diver Tara Roberts pens memoir on documenting slave shipwrecks

Atlanta-based storyteller follows Black scuba divers to reveal new histories

Atlanta native and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Tara Roberts is releasing her memoir, "Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home and Belonging," on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (Tara Roberts)

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Picture him rolling: Photographer Cam Kirk shows off new Beltline studio

New Beltline studio space aims to continue mission of empowering city's creative community

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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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OPINION

RHONE: Lost songs from Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations’ reborn in new tribute

Growing up in Albany, DuBois A’Keen developed a complicated relationship with his hometown and couldn't wait to flee to the big city.

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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

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Shannon McCollum: Lovers Rock Photography Exhibit

February 7, 2025

1:00 AM - 5:00 AM

725 Echo St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA

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The Atlanta-born hip-hop photojournalist and father of Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Yachty is hosting a nude photography exhibit at the listening room and private event space located inside of Westside Motor Lounge. RSVP to gain entry.

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Amanda Williams: We Say What Black This Is

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Amanda Williams' "We Say What Black This Is"

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Atlanta Hawks Black History Month Game

1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

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Atlanta Influences Everything + Draught Season + Monday Night Brewing Presents "Beer Starts With Us"

933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA

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ROOTED. A Black History Month Celebration

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A Tribute to Black Art - A Benefit Concert

320 Austin Avenue NE, Marietta, Georgia 30060, USA

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Killer Mike on Grammy lawsuit: ‘I ain’t talking about none of that.’

The Atlantan, who won three Grammy awards last year, filed a civil suit on Monday.

Tony Award winner becomes disco queen Gloria Gaynor in Lifetime biopic

Tony Award-winning Atlanta native stars as disco queen Gloria Gaynor in made-for-TV movie

HEAT CHECK

Meet the Atlanta-based DJ who fueled Doechii’s historic Grammy success

Meet DJ Miss Milan, the Atlanta resident and hype woman who has helped catapult Doechii’s breakout rap success.

Beyoncé will bring Cowboy Carter to Atlanta following big Grammy win

The Grammy-winning superstar will hit Mercedes-Benz Stadium this summer

Fashion

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Atlanta’s Black-owned beauty brands seek stability and community

While Black beauty founders say they benefit from Atlanta’s reputation as a founder-friendly city, many are still fighting against systemic challenges.

This Atlanta-based historian is on a mission to make fashion more diverse

With new book and publishing house, Shelby Ivey Christie wants children to know about the likes of Dapper Dan and June Ambrose

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.

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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