As a crowd of people gathered on the morning of Tuesday, October 16th, 2024, there was a slight chill on the campus of Morris Brown College. They were gathering for a very special occasion, the dedication of a historical marker for one of Atlanta University’s favorite sons. Renowned intellectual, author, professor, sociologist and Civil Rights activist Dr. William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (W.E.B. Du Bois) served as a professor at Atlanta University from 1897-1910 and 1934-1944. On the 16th of October, the Georgia Historical Society (GHS), with the help of…
Events
Converging Realities: Hammonds House Museum Collection exhibit and the new John Rhoden Sculpture Garden will open simultaneously on September 20. Converging Realities is a captivating exhibition from the Hammonds House Museum permanent collection. It takes visitors on a remarkable journey through the dynamic interplay of artistic expressions spanning the 19th century to the present day. This diverse collection, curated by the Artistic Chair Halima Taha, Gallery Associate Lydia Kimbrough, and Hammonds House Museum Collection Scholar Kevin Sipp, presents a tapestry of aesthetic movements that have shaped the artistic landscape, including…
The Miguel Wilson Collection and the Ride to the Olympics Foundation are hosting the 7th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic weekend, Friday, October 11 – Sunday, October 13. The event, which has previously attracted over 1,000 guests and is expected to draw between 2,500 and 3,000 attendees this year. “Where Culture and Class Connect,” the 7th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic is an all-inclusive VIP experience and multi-faceted event sponsored by Bentley Atlanta. Over the years, the event has grown to incorporate multiple events, including the Black Tie…
Lil’ Kim to Headline AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser and Festival Viral sensation Durand Bernarr joins rapper/hip-hop legend for 33rd annual fundraising event on Saturday, September 28th in Piedmont Park Atlanta, Georgia – Multiple award-winning rapper and hip-hop artist Lil’ Kim is using her star power to shine a spotlight on the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. Lil’ Kim will be the featured headliner at the 33rd annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run presented by AHF Pharmacy. Multifaceted singer/songwriter and Durand Bernarr will join to kick off the concert…
Upcoming release of Monument Valley 3, arriving exclusively on Netflix Games on December 10th, 2024. Monument Valley 3 is game directed by Filipina-American Atlanta native Jennifer Estaris at the award-winning studio and B-corp, ustwo games. This beloved series is continuing to break new ground in art, gameplay, and storytelling. Monument Valley is a beautiful and meditative puzzle game with both critical and mass appeal. Monument Valley 1 & 2 are beloved by over 150+ million players worldwide, and are a cultural phenomenon, featured in museums (MoMA, V&A), winning awards (BAFTA,…
On Sunday, September 1, 2022, a beautiful thing happened at Wheat Street Baptist Church in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Many parishioners witnessed the Reverend Dr. William J. Smith as he stood in the sacred Wheat Street pulpit and declared to the congregation that serving as the church’s new senior pastor was his pleasure. Reverend Smith is the eleventh senior pastor to lead Wheat Street in the church’s 155-year history. There were many accolades, beautiful music, and a congregation whose prayers were finally answered as the long search for a senior pastor…
