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In this photo, John Lewis is joined at a campaign rally by his wife, Lillian, and son, John-Miles, with Zell Miller in the background. (Dwight Ross Jr./AJC file)

‘Good Trouble’ comes home: Lewis Foundation gala to make Atlanta debut

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.

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

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

High tide flooding in the Hogg Hummock Community on Sapelo Island threatens the residents' way of life. (Justin Taylor for the AJC)

FROM THE AJC

Saving Sapelo: Can a historic Black community stay above the waves?

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.

Atlanta Dream basketball star gets custom UATL grill

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

Why Ludacris says Atlanta is still Black Hollywood

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.

Does Atlanta still have 'come up' culture? Ludacris weighs in

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 hosts ‘Hustle & Flow’ at Black Culture Movie Night with Ludacris and Ryan Cameron

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.

Celebrating nearly a century of Black women’s basketball in Atlanta

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 looks back to push culture forward with ode to Black cowboys

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

Can you become a UATL supporter?

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

FROM THE AJC

On 100th anniversary of his birth, Malcolm X’s message still resonates

Civil right activist’s teachings challenge us to confront systemic injustices unflinchingly. In today’s context, his principles are especially relevant.