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Only true Hillman scholars will ace this ‘A Different World’ quiz

We put AJC managing editor and resident "A Different World" expert Janel Davis to the test. Credits: Keith Lovely Jr / AJC | tvONE | Getty Images

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Black women’s exodus to Ulta salons is a warning, not a solution

The viral trend is sparking a larger conversation about accessibility, inclusion and why Black women have struggled to find salons that meet their needs.

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Keisha Lance Bottoms and the long road from Crawfordville to Governor’s Mansion

More than 160 years after her ancestors were enslaved in Georgia, the former Atlanta mayor has made history as the first Black woman elected governor.

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Georgia rivals turn toward classic as HBCU football enters defining November

Across HBCU football, the weekend flipped expectations, breathed new life into championship hopes and left others facing a tougher road into November.

Let Me Put U On: How Sisterlocks changed my relationship with my hair

My locks have given me the joy and confidence I had been searching for in my natural hair.

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Meet the Cornelia ‘community architect’ turning history into art

Audrey Davenport's "Brushstrokes of Change" is a 12-panel installation adorning Cornelia’s Jim Smith Park.

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The Dream lost, but here’s why Atlanta won

As Atlanta sports fans, it’s easy to write this off as the familiar feeling of coming up short when it matters most. Name any one of our teams, and there’s an example.

The midterm election is personal for Atlanta’s Black college students

Atlanta's Black college students say the Nov. 3 election could shape their futures.

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A rough Saturday in Georgia, a restless week across HBCU football

October is almost out of Saturdays. HBCU football is nowhere near out of twists.

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Albany State, Clark Atlanta seek a rebound as HBCU races tighten

Albany State heads to Clark Atlanta as Week 9 pairs homecoming traditions with conference clashes that could change the November outlook.

Timbaland and 1K Phew join forces to bring faith to hip-hop

Grammy-winning producer from Virginia and creative partner of Missy Elliott executive-produces album with Stone Mountain-based Christian rapper 1K Phew, releasing Oct. 30.