On this episode of the “It’s UATL” podcast, the team breaks down Summer Walker’s new album, and they aren’t fully sold. DeAsia argues that the project leans too heavily on features (10 out of 18 tracks!), drowning out Summer’s own voice and muddying the “finally over it” theme.

What’s ATL to @killermike? #whatsatltou #uatl

How Trap Golf brings Black players to the greens

Full story from @writegavinwrite ➡️ https://bit.ly/47qRKks

Here’s what happened during Outkast’s Rock Hall induction: https://bit.ly/3JTxxfh

How Trap Golf brings Black players to the greens

Full story from @writegavinwrite ➡️ https://bit.ly/47qRKks

Ten years after “Year of Yes,” Shonda Rhimes is still living by its rules.

Rhimes celebrated the book’s 10th anniversary at First Baptist Church of Decatur, joined by Debbie Allen for an onstage conversation about their work and lives in Hollywood. 🔗: https://bit.ly/4nl2uGK

John Legend celebrated the 20th anniversary of his debut album, “Get Lifted,” Friday at Synovus Bank Amphitheater. Atlanta hip-hop heavyweights CeeLo Green, Killer Mike and Ludacris joined him onstage. 🔗: https://bit.ly/47H7wJ5

Conference honors creators preserving Black stories through creativity https://www.uatl.com/news/2025/10/nbcdi-debuts-book-toy-and-media-awards-at-national-conference-in-atlanta/

Mara Brock Akil put her spin on Judy Blume’s classic "Forever," turning it into a Netflix Top 10 hit.

On the premiere episode of “It’s UATL,” Mara joins co-host Nedra Rhone for a candid conversation about the show and portraying complex Black women on screen.

At Morehouse College, new student orientation looks different from other universities. More than 700 freshmen were welcomed with a week of programming rooted in African traditions, ending with the Parents Parting Ceremony — a ritual ushering them into manhood and new beginnings. #watchUATL

Nestled in East Atlanta Village, A Sip of Paradise Garden is a community-oriented wellness haven for bartenders and hospitality workers — to harvest flowers and herbs for cocktail crafting and recharge while doing it.

In 1977, Calvin Smyre led the push to secure $1 million in state funding for Morehouse School of Medicine. It was the first time Georgia invested public money into a private institution. Nearly 50 years later, his name now graces a $45 million building at the institution he helped get running.

Is Atlanta still America’s Black mecca?

He called him “Pops.”

The world knew him as Gil Scott-Heron, a voice of protest and change.

Now, Rumal Rackley, the son of the musician, activist, author and poet, is keeping his legacy alive for a new generation.

If you caught Doechii’s performance at the #GrammyAwards, chances are you heard a big, bold voice in the background.

That unmistakable voice was none other than DJ Miss Milan.

Black History Month is the moment. Black history is 365.

This February marks @ajc.com’s 10th year featuring a daily Black history stories — a newsroom-wide tradition led by Ernie Suggs since 2016.

This year’s theme is “Atlanta Unveiled.” All month long, we explore how Black folks built Atlanta.