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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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10 Atlanta murals that celebrate Black history, identity and resistance

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

Is Atlanta a Black mecca? Mayor Dickens weighs in.

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

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

Why families are traveling to Atlanta to see Black Santa

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

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Is Atlanta a Black mecca? Mayor Dickens weighs in.

Why social media feels like it’s reading your mind

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

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?

Is Atlanta really the mecca for Black chefs? Credits: AJC | Getty | Andrew Thomas Lee, Natrice Miller, Tori Allen, Ben Gray, Mike Jordan/AJC | UATL/Mike Jordan

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

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How a missing condom jumpstarted Mandii B's sex-positive podcast

Mandii B shares the unexpected and hilarious story behind launching her hit podcast "Decisions, Decisions."

Nia Sioux, former 'Dance Moms' star, reveals the moment she almost quit

Nia Sioux opens up on the 'It's UATL' Podcast about Abby Lee Miller calling her Tootie on "Dance Moms" and how it shaped her journey.

Spelman art exhibit dares to redefine the history of American slavery

Liz Andrews, director of the Spelman Museum of Fine Art, says the exhibit "Repossessions" redefines the history of slavery. Credits: Brooke Leigh Howard/AJC

Why the great-great-granddaughter of an icon says Netflix got it wrong

A'Lelia Bundles, the great-great-granddaughter of Black hair care pioneer Madam C.J. Walker, shares her thoughts about Netflix's 2020 miniseries "Self Made."