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Dr. Joycelyn Wilson, an associate professor at Georgia Tech, poses for a portrait in her closet of records on campus in Atlanta, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC)

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How Joycelyn Wilson uses Kendrick Lamar to teach STEM at Georgia Tech

The professor says hip-hop culture can have positive impact on college curricula.

Tahiirah Habibi won’t apologize for bringing Black culture to wine

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These 6 Black women are reshaping the music business in Atlanta and beyond

Muralist looks back to push culture forward with ode to Black cowboys

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How Atlanta Contemporary’s executive director is working to make sure the arts organization reflects the city

'I am somebody': Atlanta leaders remember Jesse Jackson’s lasting influence on the city and beyond

Jesse Jackson reflects on MLK Jr.'s lessons on life and death

The verdict is in: Is Atlanta really the Black mecca?

Her name was Marion King. Her story still matters.

Her name was Marion King. Her story still matters.

Saving lives one stroke at a time: How Swemschool is changing swim access in Atlanta

‘Urban Horseman’ defies odds to bring horse culture to Atlanta

Mayor Andre Dickens reveals Atlanta’s bold vision for 2026 World Cup

The verdict is in: Is Atlanta really the Black mecca?

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Her name was Marion King. Her story still matters.

Saving lives one stroke at a time: How Swemschool is changing swim access in Atlanta

‘Urban Horseman’ defies odds to bring horse culture to Atlanta

Is Atlanta a Black mecca? Mayor Dickens weighs in.

Mayor Andre Dickens on Atlanta. Credits: AJC|Arvin Temkar, Abbey Cutrer, Hyosub Shin, Jason Getz, Jonathan Newton/AJC|Jeffrey Greenberg/Getty|Gavin Godfrey/AJC

Why social media feels like it’s reading your mind

Media literacy influencer Kelsey Russell joins the "It’s UATL" podcast to explain how algorithms shape what we see and why print helped her take back control.

Did Summer Walker’s new album live up to the hype?

UATL breaks down Summer Walker’s new album, saying heavy features drown out her voice and muddy the theme, leaving the project unfocused.

Why families are traveling to Atlanta to see Black Santa

The Super Soaker creator’s next big idea? A heat engine that could power the future

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She's turning high school kitchens into launchpads for culinary careers

Keio Gayden is not just teaching recipes — she’s shaping the minds of the next generation.

Atlanta’s arts funding is shockingly low. Hear what one gallery owner thinks.

Dwight Elliston, the Atlanta curator and owner of Elliston Fine Art gallery, discusses the impact of Georgia ranking last in state arts funding.

The sixth-grade insult that sparked a question about her body for the first time

This week on "It's UATL" the hosts open up about the first time they noticed their bodies and when society’s beauty standards started to sink in.

Is Atlanta really the promised land for Black chefs?

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Why quarter zips are becoming a symbol of identity for young Black men

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