Let Me Put U On: ‘How swimming continues to save my life’

Music and culture reporter DeAsia Paige learned to swim at Black day camps in Detroit. Years later, she returned to the water and found peace, freedom and a connection to the girl she used to be.

Atlanta skincare brand ‘Just for Teens’ expands to Dollar General stores

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Opinion: As Martin Luther King Jr.’s words fade, so too does where he famously stood

Atlanta nonprofit Nerds for Literacy wants to get more kids reading on their terms

Whitney Houston accepts her Grammy award from Dolly Parton after winning Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 1994 Grammys. (Courtesy of the Grammy website)

‘My heart was going to burst’: Dolly Parton on Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’

It's UATL Podcast - New Episode

Catch Up on 'It's UATL'

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Reesa Teesa asks, ‘What (TF) Do I Do Now?’

Reesa Teesa talks with the hosts of “It’s UATL” podcast about her memoir, “What (TF) Do I Do Now? Reclaiming Myself, One Piece at a Time.”

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Is Georgia ready for Keisha Lance Bottoms?

AJC's Washington Bureau Chief, Tia Mitchell, joins ‘It’s UATL’ podcast to break down what's at stake.

Chef Empress focuses on vegan cuisine and Caribbean dishes. (Courtesy Chef Empress)

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Chef Empress dishes on Black veganism in 2026

Plus, Chris Brown, the return of a Jovita Moore mural and Howard University’s enrollment fiasco on the podcast.

The LineUp

MAY

Amy Sherald: American Sublime

1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

AUG

River Scout at Georgia Aquarium

225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA

SEP

Purpose

1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309

SEP

Impossible Moon Bookshop Presents - THAT YOU ARE HERE IS NO SMALL THING

101 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

SEP

Lovesexy: A Journey Through The World of Prince

1789 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, USA

Full List

The Yard

Clark Atlanta University's Jeremiah Gibbs is tackled during the Morehouse at CAU football game November 4, 2023. (Jamie Spaar for the AJC)

AUC rivalry takes center stage in inaugural Labor Day Classic

The annual Morehouse College - Clark Atlanta University football game is moving to Labor Day weekend this year, kicking off the inaugural Labor Day Classic.

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Why HBCU football keeps coming back to Atlanta

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Underdog Howard gets signature win over Alabama A&M in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Following family legacies, two Atlanta freshmen begin their Spelhouse journeys

Let Me Put U On: The journaling habit that helped me better understand myself

Let Me Put U On: "ATLiens" made being different cool

Let Me Put U On: The Decatur trivia night that turned strangers into family

Let Me Put U On: Why liner notes still matter in the streaming era

Angel Reese gives away 1,000 backpacks, investing in Atlanta's next generation

Let Me Put U On: Why K'Mari Greene thinks everyone should listen to SZA’s 'Ctrl'

'Let Me Put U On': Why everyone's talking about the new TLC musical

Did Atlanta pass the FIFA test? Here's what fans had to say

Arts & Influence

Atlanta artist 6lack performs at Music Midtown in Piedmont Park on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Atlanta. (Tyson Horne/AJC)

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Atlanta artist 6lack appears to cancel world tour, including hometown stop

Atlanta rapper 6lack appears to have canceled his “10 Years of 6lack“ tour, including a planned hometown stop at the Coca-Cola Roxy.

Meet the man behind Outkast’s legendary ‘ATLiens’ album art

Harlem’s Fashion Row brings first pop-up to Retreat by the Gathering Spot

Atlanta’s Black-owned vintage shops are preserving more than fashion

Our Team

Ron Williams

Ronald Williams is a senior social producer at the AJC, where he shapes social storytelling around Black culture.

Ron Williams

Ronald Williams is a senior social producer at the AJC, where he shapes social storytelling around Black culture.

Brooke Leigh Howard

Brooke Leigh Howard is a reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Black culture team, UATL.

Brooke Leigh Howard

Brooke Leigh Howard is a reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Black culture team, UATL.

Gavin Godfrey

Gavin Godfrey is a senior reporter and podcast executive producer.

Gavin Godfrey

Gavin Godfrey is a senior reporter and podcast executive producer.

DeAsia Paige

DeAsia is a music and culture reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

DeAsia Paige

DeAsia is a music and culture reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Najja Parker

Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Najja Parker

Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Christopher A. Daniel

Christopher A. Daniel is a Black Culture reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Christopher A. Daniel

Christopher A. Daniel is a Black Culture reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Mirtha Donastorg

Mirtha Donastorg is a reporter on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s business team focusing on Black wealth, entrepreneu...

Mirtha Donastorg

Mirtha Donastorg is a reporter on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s business team focusing on Black wealth, entrepreneu...

Keith Lovely Jr

Keith Lovely Jr is a video producer at the AJC and UATL, creating docu-style videos spotlighting Atlanta’s culture and c...

Keith Lovely Jr

Keith Lovely Jr is a video producer at the AJC and UATL, creating docu-style videos spotlighting Atlanta’s culture and c...

Nedra Rhone

Nedra Rhone is a columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and co-host of the It's UATL podcast

Nedra Rhone

Nedra Rhone is a columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and co-host of the It's UATL podcast

Ernie Suggs

Ernie Suggs is senior editor for UATL and has covered race and culture for the AJC since 1997. He is a graduate of N.C.

Ernie Suggs

Ernie Suggs is senior editor for UATL and has covered race and culture for the AJC since 1997. He is a graduate of N.C.

K'mari Greene

K'mari Greene is a senior journalism student at North Carolina Central University from Chesapeake, VA.

K'mari Greene

K'mari Greene is a senior journalism student at North Carolina Central University from Chesapeake, VA.

Staff Picks

Let Me Put U On: ‘How swimming continues to save my life’

Atlanta skincare brand ‘Just for Teens’ expands to Dollar General stores

Opinion: As Martin Luther King Jr.’s words fade, so too does where he famously stood

Atlanta nonprofit Nerds for Literacy wants to get more kids reading on their terms

‘My heart was going to burst’: Dolly Parton on Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’

Reesa Teesa asks, ‘What (TF) Do I Do Now?’

Is Georgia ready for Keisha Lance Bottoms?

Chef Empress dishes on Black veganism in 2026

Amy Sherald: American Sublime

River Scout at Georgia Aquarium

Purpose

Impossible Moon Bookshop Presents - THAT YOU ARE HERE IS NO SMALL THING

Lovesexy: A Journey Through The World of Prince

AUC rivalry takes center stage in inaugural Labor Day Classic

Why HBCU football keeps coming back to Atlanta

Underdog Howard gets signature win over Alabama A&M in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Following family legacies, two Atlanta freshmen begin their Spelhouse journeys

Atlanta artist 6lack appears to cancel world tour, including hometown stop

Meet the man behind Outkast’s legendary ‘ATLiens’ album art

Harlem’s Fashion Row brings first pop-up to Retreat by the Gathering Spot

Atlanta’s Black-owned vintage shops are preserving more than fashion

Ron Williams

Ron Williams

Brooke Leigh Howard

Brooke Leigh Howard

Gavin Godfrey

Gavin Godfrey

DeAsia Paige

DeAsia Paige

Najja Parker

Najja Parker

Christopher A. Daniel

Christopher A. Daniel

Mirtha Donastorg

Mirtha Donastorg

Keith Lovely Jr

Keith Lovely Jr

Nedra Rhone

Nedra Rhone

Ernie Suggs

Ernie Suggs

K'mari Greene

K'mari Greene

Can a modern Black Wall Street still succeed in Atlanta?

She built a career at Google. But in Atlanta, she built a village.

Bellwood Coffee’s accountability built community and a better mural of Jovita Moore

Atlanta skincare brand ‘Just for Teens’ expands to Dollar General stores

Underdog Howard gets signature win over Alabama A&M in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Atlanta nonprofit Nerds for Literacy wants to get more kids reading on their terms

As Martin Luther King Jr.’s words fade, so too does where he famously stood

Why HBCU football keeps coming back to Atlanta

She built a career at Google. But in Atlanta, she built a village.

Morris Brown expands esports program as students turn gaming into career skills

Harlem’s Fashion Row brings first pop-up to Retreat by the Gathering Spot

‘My heart was going to burst’: Dolly Parton on Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’

Let Me Put U On: Atlanta’s Black-owned coffee shop puts culture in every cup

Let Me Put U On: ‘How swimming continues to save my life’

Atlanta skincare brand ‘Just for Teens’ expands to Dollar General stores

Opinion: As Martin Luther King Jr.’s words fade, so too does where he famously stood

Atlanta nonprofit Nerds for Literacy wants to get more kids reading on their terms

‘My heart was going to burst’: Dolly Parton on Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’

AUC rivalry takes center stage in inaugural Labor Day Classic

Why HBCU football keeps coming back to Atlanta

Underdog Howard gets signature win over Alabama A&M in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Following family legacies, two Atlanta freshmen begin their Spelhouse journeys

Atlanta artist 6lack appears to cancel world tour, including hometown stop

Meet the man behind Outkast’s legendary ‘ATLiens’ album art

Harlem’s Fashion Row brings first pop-up to Retreat by the Gathering Spot

Atlanta’s Black-owned vintage shops are preserving more than fashion

Is Atlanta still America’s Black mecca? Here’s what we found.

Is Atlanta the Black mecca, according to Mayor Andre Dickens?

Why Atlanta creatives debate its status as the arts Black mecca

Atlanta isn’t the ‘mecca’ for Black-owned restaurants you think it is