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A faded 20th-century advertisement, revealed after a tornado, is a reminder of Atlanta’s racist past
The advertisement is of the Gold Dust Twins, who for the first half of the 20th century served as racist branding for Fairbank’s Gold Dust Washing Powder. Splashed on a Black-owned bank in the heart of the storied Black neighborhood of Sweet Auburn, reflects a time in which Black Atlantans were still considered second-class citizens within their city—even on Auburn Avenue, a street synonymous with Black wealth, prosperity, and achievement.
25 Ways to Thrive in 2025
It’s January: a month to reset, reflect, and renew. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of 25 ways in Atlanta to get moving, get creative, or just get started on a new hobby. You don’t have to change your whole life to kick-start something amazing in 2025: A new pet friend, a ballroom dance class, or a volunteer gardening project could be just the spark you need to make this a year to remember.
20 Atlanta podcasts to add to your queue
From politics and hip-hop to soccer in the Dirty South, here are 20 podcasts to offer some respite from COVID news and quarantine—all recorded and/or produced in Atlanta and described by their hosts
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