Atlanta's Madame C.J. Walker Museum added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The Madame C.J. Walker Museum & WERDStudio in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn Historic District has been officially added to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.
Flat Rock Archives: How DeKalb sharecroppers became the county's first Black landowners
Beyond the vast network of nature trails and emerging new builds around the City of Stonecrest, there’s a story of resilience in the soil that enslaved people once tended to.
Cartersville hosts 4th annual Black History Parade and Pop-Up
Bartow County residents gathered Saturday for Cartersville’s fourth annual Black History Parade and Pop‑Up.
Efforts underway to preserve legacy of Dr. John Henry Jordan in Newnan
Dr. John Henry Jordan, Coweta County’s first Black doctor, provided healthcare, built businesses, and supported homeownership for Black families in the early 1900s.
Tiger Woods, Tim Scott, Sage Steele attend Trump’s Black History Month event
President Donald Trump hosted a Black History Month celebration at the White House on Thursday, continuing a long-standing tradition.
Ruckage Denim Collection in Atlanta honors Tuskegee Airmen
A new exhibit in Atlanta is celebrating Black History Month with a fashion collection inspired by a historic group of Black aviators.
Meet some of Forsyth County's reconcilers who spread love in a county that became infamous for hate
Impacts from the expulsion are still visible today, but some of the ways people are working toward reconciliation including a growing scholarship and networking events.
Black History Month events in metro Atlanta | 2025
List of Black History Month events in metro Atlanta.
George Washington Carver Park: A historic legacy on Lake Allatoona
George Washington Carver Park, located on the shores of Lake Allatoona, holds a significant place in history.
New historical marker dedicated to Citizens Trust Bank in Atlanta
A new historical marker has been dedicated to Citizens Trust Bank, recognizing its impact on Atlanta’s Black community and the Civil Rights Movement.
Fayetteville’s first Black-owned shopping plaza ‘completely leased out’, owners say
Three months after the ribbon cutting, the owners of the Georgia city's first Black-owned shopping plaza say the space is completely leased out.
Black History Month 2025 celebrates role of Black labor in building nation
This year's Black History Month theme celebrates the role of Black labor in building the nation through industry or community work.
Pre-Civil War unveiled: Fulton County's push to preserve historic archive
Fulton County Probate Court officials called it “A Night in the Archives." It was a chance for attendees to get up close and personal with the documents that pre-dated the Civil War.
The Bugg Farm: A beacon of Black farming excellence in Georgia
It is well-documented the struggles and discrimination Black farmers have faced which caused many to lose their land. So, it’s pretty remarkable to hear the story of the Bugg Farm.
Fulton County task force begins research to make reparations reality for some Black families
Task force members say they've uncovered a mountain of evidence showing Fulton County benefited from slavery and the disenfranchisement of its Black residents during Jim Crow.
Black History Month celebrations in metro Atlanta | 2024
February is Black History Month, which is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time to recognize their central role in U.S. history. Here is a list of Black History Month celebrations in metro Atlanta.
Was Georgia’s white founder an ally to enslaved people? A new book dissects his history
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond's book traces James Edward Oglethorpe’s origins before departing for America. Thurmond argues that seeing the cruelty of slavery firsthand changed Oglethorpe, who returned to England and shared his views with activists who would become Britain’s first abolitionists.
Donzaleigh Abernathy reflects on Atlanta school integration: 'We stood up and did our part'
In 1965, Donzaleigh Abernathy - the daughter of civil rights leader Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. - was one of the first Black students to integrate the classrooms at Atlanta's Spring Street School.