Is the Black mecca ‘10 years behind the rest of the world’ on mental health?

This year’s gala will honor two individuals whose lives reflect John Lewis’ values of civil rights and public service: Lonnie G. Bunch III and Billye Suber Aaron.

Residents, advocates and policy experts are fighting daily to bring equity to underserved communities.

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Rising sea levels are forcing communities up and down the East Coast to adapt. With its meager infrastructure, few are as vulnerable as Hogg Hummock.

Grillz by Scotty created a custom UATL grill for Atlanta Dream star Rhyne Howard. Credits: AJC | Atlanta Dream | @grillzbyscotty; @rhyne.howard; @issarae / IG

Rapper and actor Ludacris talks with UATL Senior Editor Mike Jordan about Atlanta’s global film hub status and the role Tyler Perry played in making it happen.

Hip-hop icon and entrepreneur Ludacris talks with UATL Senior Editor Mike Jordan about legacy, Atlanta roots, and what it takes to keep evolving.

UATL reporter Najja Parker and senior editor Mike Jordan held a panel discussion with Atlanta's own Ludacris and Ryan Cameron during UATL's quarterly movie night.

Almeta Hill was an unstoppable scorer in the 1930s-40s and later a standout coach, but like a lot of women's basketball history in Atlanta, she has largely been forgotten

Muralist Aziza Andre' explores the legacy of Black cowboys in her mural “Renascent.” Credits: AJC | Aziza Andre' | Arshley Emile | Getty Images

UATL Senior Editor Mike Jordan breaks down how you can become a supporting member of the AJC's Black culture franchise.