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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.

Members of the Dungeon Family share the stories behind their favorite classics

Members of Atlanta’s Dungeon Family share their favorite songs and reflect on how their music helped shape Southern hip-hop.

How Outkast rewrote hip-hop’s fashion rules

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D’Angelo's timeless music made an impact on Black culture

How the Hawks’ 'OnlyFans' ad became a slam dunk for engagement

Southern trail ride traditions honor the legacy of Black cowboy culture

Angela Denise Davis wants Black queer freedom statewide

Is Atlanta truly the mecca for Black entrepreneurs?

Her doctor said ‘forget about motherhood.’ She refused.

SCAD filmmaker Jeremiah Elias is revolutionizing fashion through dance

Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae gets real on faith and freedom in identity

How the Atlanta Dream is building culture and community

How a hip-hop professor teaches students to think beyond the lyrics