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‘It’s UATL podcast’: Looking back at the year in Black pop culture

The hosts talk about getting a jump on resolutions and their top moments of 2025.
There won't be a Peach Drop this year, but there will always be New Year's resolutions. What are yours? (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)
There won't be a Peach Drop this year, but there will always be New Year's resolutions. What are yours? (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)
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“New year, new me” can be just a phrase, or it can be a life-changing mentality.

In the latest episode of the “It’s UATL” podcast, hosts Najja Parker, Nedra Rhone, Brooke Howard and DeAsia Paige talk about what it means to have a New Year’s resolution.

The foursome also talk about top moments in Black pop culture that surprised them in 2025.

Do you have any New Year’s resolutions you’re thinking about already? Tell us about them.

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Or email us at uatl@ajc.com, and don’t forget to add your name, age and where you live.

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About the Author

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast. She also steps in front of the mic, creating compelling segments for the show. Before joining the AJC, the Chicago native worked as a senior producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting.