Tag: The Gathering Spot
Gathered for a Black History Month event, Andrew Young and others reflect on the death of Jesse Jackson
Many of those gathered at The Gathering Spot on Tuesday for the Black History Month program "When HIStory Was Watching: A Fireside Chat with Ambassador Andrew Young and Torchbearers of the Civil Rights Legacy," mere hours after news of Rev. Jesse Jackson's death broke, either knew him well or were inspired by him. Andrew Young fondly recalled first meeting Jackson, who was then just a year out of college, in 1965.
How to navigate Atlanta’s thriving startup ecosystem
Nonprofit Startup Atlanta that creates an annual “ecosystem guide” to help entrepreneurs find what they’re looking for, from funding to mentorship.
Lil Nas X returns home to Atlanta and is honored with his own day
Lil Nas X, the rapper whose single “Industry Baby” is currently the No. 1 song in the country, walked into the event space at The Gathering Spot and immediately began dancing.
Here’s the single best way to help Black people, according to Ryan Wilson
(Hint: It’s not by tweeting “Black Lives Matter.”)
Ahead of its 15th anniversary, Atlanta’s A3C festival looks to expand with a focus on technology
Mike Walbert has long been contemplating ways to expand and grow the Atlanta music festival and conference, and ahead of this year’s event, scheduled to take place October 8-13, A3C has announced plans to expand the conference to focus on technology in addition to music.
Private networking club, the Gathering Spot, to open an exclusive restaurant for its members
Kicking off with a party the eve of January 30, WYE will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as weekend brunch, alongside a full bar highlighting craft cocktails, local beers, and domestic wines.













