Royal Peacock Club | Atlanta, GA
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Located in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn historic district, the Royal Peacock Club was once one of the city’s premier African American music venues early in the twentieth century. Originally named The Top Hat Club, the Royal Peacock Club officially opened its doors in 1938, hosting both local talent and national acts, including Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, [...]
National Black Arts Festival, Atlanta, GA
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This 10-day celebration features fine art, music, film, dance and more from Africa and the greater African Diaspora. Maya Angelou, Cicely Tyson, Harry Belafonte, Spike Lee, Varenette Honeywood, Ashford and Simpson, Faith Ringgold, Tito Puente, the National Ballet de Guinea and jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. are some of the luminaries who have presented their works [...]
Sweet Auburn Springfest, Atlanta, GA
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Drawing nearly a half a million people to Atlanta’s Martin Luther King/Sweet Auburn Historical District over three days each year in May, the Sweet Auburn Springfest officially kicks off Atlanta’s big summer festival season. The annual event has something for everybody of any age……film festivals, concerts, carnivals, parades and more.
Visit the Sweet Auburn Springfest’s official website [...]
Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center & Bookstore, Atlanta GA
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The Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center & Bookstore (“The Shrine”) is one of the nation’s largest and oldest black-owned bookstores, with locations in Detroit, Atlanta and Houston. It features black-centric literature and artwork, as well as sponsors community events, book signings, poetry readings and lectures on topics related to black history and culture. [...]
Atlantaheritage.com: Official Atlanta Culture & Heritage Guide
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The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau’s official Atlanta culture guide including information on Atlanta heritage, events, cultural festivals, art galleries and exhibits, black history, museums, top attractions and more. Considered the first web-site of a major CVB to concentrate on African-American local sights and attractions. Also includes information on Hispanic and Asian cultural heritage sites [...]
