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Spelman College Museum: 'Repossessions' exhibition
January 7 – May 1, 2026
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
440 Westview Drive, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA
Description
“Repossessions” presents works by artist Chelle Barbour, Marcus Brown, Rodney Ewing, Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle (Olomidara Yaya), Curtis Patterson and to be unveiled in the Spring of 2026, a new artwork from Shanequa Gay.
Using a variety of visual strategies, the artworks commissioned for “Repossessions” contribute to viewers’ understanding of the long aftermath of enslavement and the need for envisioning reparation. The title of the exhibition names the process of giving Black artists possession of historical objects and their facsimiles, allowing them to “repossess” them from white family archives of enslavement, and alter their existence.
“Repossessions” is an indictment of the history of human ownership and its violent, multigenerational, and international legacy that demands to be confronted and reckoned with to this day.
“Repossessions” was commissioned by The Reparations Project and is curated by Bridget R. Cooks, Ph.D., independent curator, scholar, and professor of African American studies and art history at the University of California, Irvine. The exhibition is an initiative of The Reparations Project in collaboration with Reparations4Slavery and originated at the California African American Museum (CAAM). The presentation at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is curated by Brandy Pettijohn, Ph.D. and made possible by the generous support of Sarah Eisner and the Friends of the Museum.
Using a variety of visual strategies, the artworks commissioned for “Repossessions” contribute to viewers’ understanding of the long aftermath of enslavement and the need for envisioning reparation. The title of the exhibition names the process of giving Black artists possession of historical objects and their facsimiles, allowing them to “repossess” them from white family archives of enslavement, and alter their existence.
“Repossessions” is an indictment of the history of human ownership and its violent, multigenerational, and international legacy that demands to be confronted and reckoned with to this day.
“Repossessions” was commissioned by The Reparations Project and is curated by Bridget R. Cooks, Ph.D., independent curator, scholar, and professor of African American studies and art history at the University of California, Irvine. The exhibition is an initiative of The Reparations Project in collaboration with Reparations4Slavery and originated at the California African American Museum (CAAM). The presentation at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is curated by Brandy Pettijohn, Ph.D. and made possible by the generous support of Sarah Eisner and the Friends of the Museum.
Description
“Repossessions” presents works by artist Chelle Barbour, Marcus Brown, Rodney Ewing, Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle (Olomidara Yaya), Curtis Patterson and to be unveiled in the Spring of 2026, a new artwork from Shanequa Gay.
Using a variety of visual strategies, the artworks commissioned for “Repossessions” contribute to viewers’ understanding of the long aftermath of enslavement and the need for envisioning reparation. The title of the exhibition names the process of giving Black artists possession of historical objects and their facsimiles, allowing them to “repossess” them from white family archives of enslavement, and alter their existence.
“Repossessions” is an indictment of the history of human ownership and its violent, multigenerational, and international legacy that demands to be confronted and reckoned with to this day.
“Repossessions” was commissioned by The Reparations Project and is curated by Bridget R. Cooks, Ph.D., independent curator, scholar, and professor of African American studies and art history at the University of California, Irvine. The exhibition is an initiative of The Reparations Project in collaboration with Reparations4Slavery and originated at the California African American Museum (CAAM). The presentation at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is curated by Brandy Pettijohn, Ph.D. and made possible by the generous support of Sarah Eisner and the Friends of the Museum.
Using a variety of visual strategies, the artworks commissioned for “Repossessions” contribute to viewers’ understanding of the long aftermath of enslavement and the need for envisioning reparation. The title of the exhibition names the process of giving Black artists possession of historical objects and their facsimiles, allowing them to “repossess” them from white family archives of enslavement, and alter their existence.
“Repossessions” is an indictment of the history of human ownership and its violent, multigenerational, and international legacy that demands to be confronted and reckoned with to this day.
“Repossessions” was commissioned by The Reparations Project and is curated by Bridget R. Cooks, Ph.D., independent curator, scholar, and professor of African American studies and art history at the University of California, Irvine. The exhibition is an initiative of The Reparations Project in collaboration with Reparations4Slavery and originated at the California African American Museum (CAAM). The presentation at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is curated by Brandy Pettijohn, Ph.D. and made possible by the generous support of Sarah Eisner and the Friends of the Museum.
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Children's Museum of Atlanta Welcomes 'AIM HIGH' Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit
January 21 – May 10, 2026
10 am - 4:30 pm
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30313
Description
Children’s Museum of Atlanta will debut its first featured exhibit of 2026 “AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen,” inviting children and families to explore the history of the Tuskegee Airmen while discovering the science, imagination and future of flight. On Saturday, Jan. 17, during a weekend dedicated to reflection, service and the pursuit of equality, AIM HIGH highlights the achievements of the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces – trailblazers who defied discrimination, broke barriers and helped change the course of American history. The limited-time experience will be featured at the Museum through Sunday, May 10.
“Opening Aim High on such an important weekend is especially meaningful,” said Edwin Link, executive director of Children’s Museum of Atlanta. “The Tuskegee Airmen embody many of the values Dr. King championed like resilience, excellence and the belief that opportunity should never be limited by race. Through play-based learning, this exhibit helps children engage with that history in an empowering, joyful way while seeing themselves in new roles and possibilities.”
Throughout the space, young aviators will explore a variety of interactive experiences, including:
· Cockpit Flight Trainer: Step inside a life-size cockpit complete with real airplane seats and immersive video views of takeoff and landing, designed for dramatic play.
· Things That Fly Praxinoscope: Discover an early form of animation as images of flying objects come to life through rotating visuals.
· Land the Plane Maze: Inspired by air traffic control radar, children guide a plane safely to its landing strip using balance and coordination.
· Imagination Mirrors: Pressure-activated mirrors reveal images of aircraft, helping kids see themselves in aviation-related roles.
· Wearable Wings: Build and wear airplane wings or a rocket ship to imagine soaring through the sky.
The installation also features “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight,” organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, with generous support from the MetLife Foundation. This companion exhibition traces the contributions of African Americans in aviation – from early pioneers of the 1910s to today’s astronauts – celebrating achievement, innovation and the ongoing pursuit of equity in the skies and beyond.
Through hands-on experiences, the exhibit connects their story to modern STEAM concepts, empowering young learners to see themselves as innovators, leaders and problem-solvers. Created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Hosanna House, this exhibit blends aviation history with interactive play inspired by the real tools and tasks of flying. Children of all ages are encouraged to imagine themselves as pilots, engineers and dreamers, while learning that perseverance, courage and curiosity can help them soar.
Images: HERE
“Opening Aim High on such an important weekend is especially meaningful,” said Edwin Link, executive director of Children’s Museum of Atlanta. “The Tuskegee Airmen embody many of the values Dr. King championed like resilience, excellence and the belief that opportunity should never be limited by race. Through play-based learning, this exhibit helps children engage with that history in an empowering, joyful way while seeing themselves in new roles and possibilities.”
Throughout the space, young aviators will explore a variety of interactive experiences, including:
· Cockpit Flight Trainer: Step inside a life-size cockpit complete with real airplane seats and immersive video views of takeoff and landing, designed for dramatic play.
· Things That Fly Praxinoscope: Discover an early form of animation as images of flying objects come to life through rotating visuals.
· Land the Plane Maze: Inspired by air traffic control radar, children guide a plane safely to its landing strip using balance and coordination.
· Imagination Mirrors: Pressure-activated mirrors reveal images of aircraft, helping kids see themselves in aviation-related roles.
· Wearable Wings: Build and wear airplane wings or a rocket ship to imagine soaring through the sky.
The installation also features “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight,” organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, with generous support from the MetLife Foundation. This companion exhibition traces the contributions of African Americans in aviation – from early pioneers of the 1910s to today’s astronauts – celebrating achievement, innovation and the ongoing pursuit of equity in the skies and beyond.
Through hands-on experiences, the exhibit connects their story to modern STEAM concepts, empowering young learners to see themselves as innovators, leaders and problem-solvers. Created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Hosanna House, this exhibit blends aviation history with interactive play inspired by the real tools and tasks of flying. Children of all ages are encouraged to imagine themselves as pilots, engineers and dreamers, while learning that perseverance, courage and curiosity can help them soar.
Images: HERE
Description
Children’s Museum of Atlanta will debut its first featured exhibit of 2026 “AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen,” inviting children and families to explore the history of the Tuskegee Airmen while discovering the science, imagination and future of flight. On Saturday, Jan. 17, during a weekend dedicated to reflection, service and the pursuit of equality, AIM HIGH highlights the achievements of the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces – trailblazers who defied discrimination, broke barriers and helped change the course of American history. The limited-time experience will be featured at the Museum through Sunday, May 10.
“Opening Aim High on such an important weekend is especially meaningful,” said Edwin Link, executive director of Children’s Museum of Atlanta. “The Tuskegee Airmen embody many of the values Dr. King championed like resilience, excellence and the belief that opportunity should never be limited by race. Through play-based learning, this exhibit helps children engage with that history in an empowering, joyful way while seeing themselves in new roles and possibilities.”
Throughout the space, young aviators will explore a variety of interactive experiences, including:
· Cockpit Flight Trainer: Step inside a life-size cockpit complete with real airplane seats and immersive video views of takeoff and landing, designed for dramatic play.
· Things That Fly Praxinoscope: Discover an early form of animation as images of flying objects come to life through rotating visuals.
· Land the Plane Maze: Inspired by air traffic control radar, children guide a plane safely to its landing strip using balance and coordination.
· Imagination Mirrors: Pressure-activated mirrors reveal images of aircraft, helping kids see themselves in aviation-related roles.
· Wearable Wings: Build and wear airplane wings or a rocket ship to imagine soaring through the sky.
The installation also features “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight,” organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, with generous support from the MetLife Foundation. This companion exhibition traces the contributions of African Americans in aviation – from early pioneers of the 1910s to today’s astronauts – celebrating achievement, innovation and the ongoing pursuit of equity in the skies and beyond.
Through hands-on experiences, the exhibit connects their story to modern STEAM concepts, empowering young learners to see themselves as innovators, leaders and problem-solvers. Created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Hosanna House, this exhibit blends aviation history with interactive play inspired by the real tools and tasks of flying. Children of all ages are encouraged to imagine themselves as pilots, engineers and dreamers, while learning that perseverance, courage and curiosity can help them soar.
Images: HERE
“Opening Aim High on such an important weekend is especially meaningful,” said Edwin Link, executive director of Children’s Museum of Atlanta. “The Tuskegee Airmen embody many of the values Dr. King championed like resilience, excellence and the belief that opportunity should never be limited by race. Through play-based learning, this exhibit helps children engage with that history in an empowering, joyful way while seeing themselves in new roles and possibilities.”
Throughout the space, young aviators will explore a variety of interactive experiences, including:
· Cockpit Flight Trainer: Step inside a life-size cockpit complete with real airplane seats and immersive video views of takeoff and landing, designed for dramatic play.
· Things That Fly Praxinoscope: Discover an early form of animation as images of flying objects come to life through rotating visuals.
· Land the Plane Maze: Inspired by air traffic control radar, children guide a plane safely to its landing strip using balance and coordination.
· Imagination Mirrors: Pressure-activated mirrors reveal images of aircraft, helping kids see themselves in aviation-related roles.
· Wearable Wings: Build and wear airplane wings or a rocket ship to imagine soaring through the sky.
The installation also features “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight,” organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, with generous support from the MetLife Foundation. This companion exhibition traces the contributions of African Americans in aviation – from early pioneers of the 1910s to today’s astronauts – celebrating achievement, innovation and the ongoing pursuit of equity in the skies and beyond.
Through hands-on experiences, the exhibit connects their story to modern STEAM concepts, empowering young learners to see themselves as innovators, leaders and problem-solvers. Created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Hosanna House, this exhibit blends aviation history with interactive play inspired by the real tools and tasks of flying. Children of all ages are encouraged to imagine themselves as pilots, engineers and dreamers, while learning that perseverance, courage and curiosity can help them soar.
Images: HERE
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Ascension: Rise of the Black Quarterback
January 22 – June 1, 2026
10am-5pm
250 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
Description
The College Football Hall of Fame proudly presents Ascension: Rise of the Black Quarterback, a new exhibition examining the historic journey of Black quarterbacks in college football as part of The Hall's Black History Month programming.
From breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes to leading the game with innovation and excellence, Ascension highlights generations of players, coaches, and programs—including iconic figures from HBCUs—who reshaped the sport.
Featuring immersive storytelling, rare artifacts, and inspiring moments, the exhibition celebrates the legacy and impact of Black quarterbacks on today’s game, thanks to collaboration with Kia and Coca-Cola.
From breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes to leading the game with innovation and excellence, Ascension highlights generations of players, coaches, and programs—including iconic figures from HBCUs—who reshaped the sport.
Featuring immersive storytelling, rare artifacts, and inspiring moments, the exhibition celebrates the legacy and impact of Black quarterbacks on today’s game, thanks to collaboration with Kia and Coca-Cola.
Description
The College Football Hall of Fame proudly presents Ascension: Rise of the Black Quarterback, a new exhibition examining the historic journey of Black quarterbacks in college football as part of The Hall's Black History Month programming.
From breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes to leading the game with innovation and excellence, Ascension highlights generations of players, coaches, and programs—including iconic figures from HBCUs—who reshaped the sport.
Featuring immersive storytelling, rare artifacts, and inspiring moments, the exhibition celebrates the legacy and impact of Black quarterbacks on today’s game, thanks to collaboration with Kia and Coca-Cola.
From breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes to leading the game with innovation and excellence, Ascension highlights generations of players, coaches, and programs—including iconic figures from HBCUs—who reshaped the sport.
Featuring immersive storytelling, rare artifacts, and inspiring moments, the exhibition celebrates the legacy and impact of Black quarterbacks on today’s game, thanks to collaboration with Kia and Coca-Cola.
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Stitching Our Story: A Celebration of Black History
January 22 – February 28, 2026
Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
125 North Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236, USA
Description
Visit Stitching Our Story: A Celebration of Black History Quilt Show, a vibrant celebration of these powerful narratives brought to life through the artistry of quilting. Celebrate creativity and culture in this inspiring, FREE event open to everyone, proudly presented by See Clayton County.
Description
Visit Stitching Our Story: A Celebration of Black History Quilt Show, a vibrant celebration of these powerful narratives brought to life through the artistry of quilting. Celebrate creativity and culture in this inspiring, FREE event open to everyone, proudly presented by See Clayton County.
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Uncommon Nature: The Abstractions of Freddie Styles
February 12 – May 1, 2026
All day
223 James P. Brawley Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA
Description
A Georgia native born in 1944, Freddie Styles remembers the racial divide of the Jim Crow South, when poverty and racial inequality defined his early life. His experiences working and being in nature fueled his artistic creativity, and his passion for gardening now serves as inspiration for his paintings.
Styles's abstract works conjure impressions of organic vegetation and the natural environment. His unique process of layering crinkled fax paper and metallic inks creates texture, depth, and luminosity in his abstract landscapes.
For six decades, Styles has been engaged in the visual arts as both an abstract artist and art curator. His works have been shown in solo and group exhibitions and are held in numerous private and public collections, including those of the National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
Styles's abstract works conjure impressions of organic vegetation and the natural environment. His unique process of layering crinkled fax paper and metallic inks creates texture, depth, and luminosity in his abstract landscapes.
For six decades, Styles has been engaged in the visual arts as both an abstract artist and art curator. His works have been shown in solo and group exhibitions and are held in numerous private and public collections, including those of the National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
Description
A Georgia native born in 1944, Freddie Styles remembers the racial divide of the Jim Crow South, when poverty and racial inequality defined his early life. His experiences working and being in nature fueled his artistic creativity, and his passion for gardening now serves as inspiration for his paintings.
Styles's abstract works conjure impressions of organic vegetation and the natural environment. His unique process of layering crinkled fax paper and metallic inks creates texture, depth, and luminosity in his abstract landscapes.
For six decades, Styles has been engaged in the visual arts as both an abstract artist and art curator. His works have been shown in solo and group exhibitions and are held in numerous private and public collections, including those of the National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
Styles's abstract works conjure impressions of organic vegetation and the natural environment. His unique process of layering crinkled fax paper and metallic inks creates texture, depth, and luminosity in his abstract landscapes.
For six decades, Styles has been engaged in the visual arts as both an abstract artist and art curator. His works have been shown in solo and group exhibitions and are held in numerous private and public collections, including those of the National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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Uncommon Nature: The Abstractions of Freddie Styles | Exhibition Opening Reception
February 12, 2026
04:30 PM - 07:00 PM
223 James P. Brawley Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA
Description
A Georgia native born in 1944, Freddie Styles remembers the racial divide of the Jim Crow South, when poverty and racial inequality defined his early life. His experiences working and being in nature fueled his artistic creativity, and his passion for gardening now serves as inspiration for his paintings.
Styles's abstract works conjure impressions of organic vegetation and the natural environment. His unique process of layering crinkled fax paper and metallic inks creates texture, depth, and luminosity in his abstract landscapes.
For six decades, Styles has been engaged in the visual arts as both an abstract artist and art curator. His works have been shown in solo and group exhibitions and are held in numerous private and public collections, including those of the National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
Styles's abstract works conjure impressions of organic vegetation and the natural environment. His unique process of layering crinkled fax paper and metallic inks creates texture, depth, and luminosity in his abstract landscapes.
For six decades, Styles has been engaged in the visual arts as both an abstract artist and art curator. His works have been shown in solo and group exhibitions and are held in numerous private and public collections, including those of the National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
Description
A Georgia native born in 1944, Freddie Styles remembers the racial divide of the Jim Crow South, when poverty and racial inequality defined his early life. His experiences working and being in nature fueled his artistic creativity, and his passion for gardening now serves as inspiration for his paintings.
Styles's abstract works conjure impressions of organic vegetation and the natural environment. His unique process of layering crinkled fax paper and metallic inks creates texture, depth, and luminosity in his abstract landscapes.
For six decades, Styles has been engaged in the visual arts as both an abstract artist and art curator. His works have been shown in solo and group exhibitions and are held in numerous private and public collections, including those of the National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
Styles's abstract works conjure impressions of organic vegetation and the natural environment. His unique process of layering crinkled fax paper and metallic inks creates texture, depth, and luminosity in his abstract landscapes.
For six decades, Styles has been engaged in the visual arts as both an abstract artist and art curator. His works have been shown in solo and group exhibitions and are held in numerous private and public collections, including those of the National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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Sadeqa Johnson in conversation with Tanya Sam
February 20, 2026
07:00 PM
979 Crescent Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309
Description
In this new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The House of Eve, one American woman’s vision in post WWII Germany will tie together three people in an unexpected way.
Ethel Gathers, the proud wife of an American Officer, is living in Occupied Germany in the 1950s. After discovering a local orphanage filled with the abandoned mixed-race children of German women and Black American GI’s, Ethel feels compelled to help find these children homes.
Philadelphia born Ozzie Phillips volunteers for the recently desegregated army in 1948, eager to make his mark in the world. While serving in Manheim, Germany, he meets a local woman, Jelka, and the two embark on a relationship that will impact their lives forever.
In 1965 Maryland, Sophia Clark is given an opportunity to attend a prestigious all white boarding school and escape her heartless parents. While at the school, she discovers a secret that upends her world and sends her on a quest to unravel her own identity.
Toggling between the lives of these three individuals, Keeper of Lost Children explores how one woman’s vision will change the course of countless lives, and demonstrates that love in its myriad of forms—familial, parental, and forbidden, even love of self—can be transcendent.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sadeqa Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of five novels. Her most recent novel, The House of Eve, was an instant New York Times bestseller, Reese’s Book Club selection, NAACP Image Award nominee, Goodreads Choice award finalist and Target Book Club pick. Her previous novel, Yellow Wife, was the Library of Virginia’s Literary People’s Choice Award winner, Goodreads Choice Award finalist, Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, BCALA Literary Award honoree and a Barnes & Noble Book Club selection. Originally from Philadelphia, Sadeqa currently lives near Richmond, Virginia. For more information, go to www.Sadeqa.net and on Instagram @SadeqaSays.
Ethel Gathers, the proud wife of an American Officer, is living in Occupied Germany in the 1950s. After discovering a local orphanage filled with the abandoned mixed-race children of German women and Black American GI’s, Ethel feels compelled to help find these children homes.
Philadelphia born Ozzie Phillips volunteers for the recently desegregated army in 1948, eager to make his mark in the world. While serving in Manheim, Germany, he meets a local woman, Jelka, and the two embark on a relationship that will impact their lives forever.
In 1965 Maryland, Sophia Clark is given an opportunity to attend a prestigious all white boarding school and escape her heartless parents. While at the school, she discovers a secret that upends her world and sends her on a quest to unravel her own identity.
Toggling between the lives of these three individuals, Keeper of Lost Children explores how one woman’s vision will change the course of countless lives, and demonstrates that love in its myriad of forms—familial, parental, and forbidden, even love of self—can be transcendent.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sadeqa Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of five novels. Her most recent novel, The House of Eve, was an instant New York Times bestseller, Reese’s Book Club selection, NAACP Image Award nominee, Goodreads Choice award finalist and Target Book Club pick. Her previous novel, Yellow Wife, was the Library of Virginia’s Literary People’s Choice Award winner, Goodreads Choice Award finalist, Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, BCALA Literary Award honoree and a Barnes & Noble Book Club selection. Originally from Philadelphia, Sadeqa currently lives near Richmond, Virginia. For more information, go to www.Sadeqa.net and on Instagram @SadeqaSays.
Description
In this new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The House of Eve, one American woman’s vision in post WWII Germany will tie together three people in an unexpected way.
Ethel Gathers, the proud wife of an American Officer, is living in Occupied Germany in the 1950s. After discovering a local orphanage filled with the abandoned mixed-race children of German women and Black American GI’s, Ethel feels compelled to help find these children homes.
Philadelphia born Ozzie Phillips volunteers for the recently desegregated army in 1948, eager to make his mark in the world. While serving in Manheim, Germany, he meets a local woman, Jelka, and the two embark on a relationship that will impact their lives forever.
In 1965 Maryland, Sophia Clark is given an opportunity to attend a prestigious all white boarding school and escape her heartless parents. While at the school, she discovers a secret that upends her world and sends her on a quest to unravel her own identity.
Toggling between the lives of these three individuals, Keeper of Lost Children explores how one woman’s vision will change the course of countless lives, and demonstrates that love in its myriad of forms—familial, parental, and forbidden, even love of self—can be transcendent.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sadeqa Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of five novels. Her most recent novel, The House of Eve, was an instant New York Times bestseller, Reese’s Book Club selection, NAACP Image Award nominee, Goodreads Choice award finalist and Target Book Club pick. Her previous novel, Yellow Wife, was the Library of Virginia’s Literary People’s Choice Award winner, Goodreads Choice Award finalist, Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, BCALA Literary Award honoree and a Barnes & Noble Book Club selection. Originally from Philadelphia, Sadeqa currently lives near Richmond, Virginia. For more information, go to www.Sadeqa.net and on Instagram @SadeqaSays.
Ethel Gathers, the proud wife of an American Officer, is living in Occupied Germany in the 1950s. After discovering a local orphanage filled with the abandoned mixed-race children of German women and Black American GI’s, Ethel feels compelled to help find these children homes.
Philadelphia born Ozzie Phillips volunteers for the recently desegregated army in 1948, eager to make his mark in the world. While serving in Manheim, Germany, he meets a local woman, Jelka, and the two embark on a relationship that will impact their lives forever.
In 1965 Maryland, Sophia Clark is given an opportunity to attend a prestigious all white boarding school and escape her heartless parents. While at the school, she discovers a secret that upends her world and sends her on a quest to unravel her own identity.
Toggling between the lives of these three individuals, Keeper of Lost Children explores how one woman’s vision will change the course of countless lives, and demonstrates that love in its myriad of forms—familial, parental, and forbidden, even love of self—can be transcendent.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sadeqa Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of five novels. Her most recent novel, The House of Eve, was an instant New York Times bestseller, Reese’s Book Club selection, NAACP Image Award nominee, Goodreads Choice award finalist and Target Book Club pick. Her previous novel, Yellow Wife, was the Library of Virginia’s Literary People’s Choice Award winner, Goodreads Choice Award finalist, Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, BCALA Literary Award honoree and a Barnes & Noble Book Club selection. Originally from Philadelphia, Sadeqa currently lives near Richmond, Virginia. For more information, go to www.Sadeqa.net and on Instagram @SadeqaSays.
22
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"Short & Sweet With Tricia Lee" live podcast, featuring Myleik Teele
February 22, 2026
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
3005 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA
Description
Short & Sweet with Tricia Lee is an intimate live podcast and storytelling experience that centers thoughtful conversation, honest storytelling, and shared reflection. For this special Atlanta edition, Tricia Lee sits down with local leader and women's advocate Myleik Teele for a powerful dialogue exploring purpose, identity, ambition, resilience, and legacy.
The conversation offers a rare, candid look into the realities Black women face while building, leading, and sustaining influence. Topics will include:
- What it takes to own and lead in male-dominated spaces
- Navigating high stakes careers, power, and credibility as a woman
- The realities of building a serious business while having one’s life and career shared publicly for entertainment
- How Myleik protects her vision, voice, and values while remaining visible and influential.
At its core, Short & Sweet is about pouring into women - particularly those who are carrying a great deal while striving for alignment, impact, and legacy. The experience affirms that women are enough as they are, while offering space to reflect on what it truly means to lead with intention.
The conversation offers a rare, candid look into the realities Black women face while building, leading, and sustaining influence. Topics will include:
- What it takes to own and lead in male-dominated spaces
- Navigating high stakes careers, power, and credibility as a woman
- The realities of building a serious business while having one’s life and career shared publicly for entertainment
- How Myleik protects her vision, voice, and values while remaining visible and influential.
At its core, Short & Sweet is about pouring into women - particularly those who are carrying a great deal while striving for alignment, impact, and legacy. The experience affirms that women are enough as they are, while offering space to reflect on what it truly means to lead with intention.
Description
Short & Sweet with Tricia Lee is an intimate live podcast and storytelling experience that centers thoughtful conversation, honest storytelling, and shared reflection. For this special Atlanta edition, Tricia Lee sits down with local leader and women's advocate Myleik Teele for a powerful dialogue exploring purpose, identity, ambition, resilience, and legacy.
The conversation offers a rare, candid look into the realities Black women face while building, leading, and sustaining influence. Topics will include:
- What it takes to own and lead in male-dominated spaces
- Navigating high stakes careers, power, and credibility as a woman
- The realities of building a serious business while having one’s life and career shared publicly for entertainment
- How Myleik protects her vision, voice, and values while remaining visible and influential.
At its core, Short & Sweet is about pouring into women - particularly those who are carrying a great deal while striving for alignment, impact, and legacy. The experience affirms that women are enough as they are, while offering space to reflect on what it truly means to lead with intention.
The conversation offers a rare, candid look into the realities Black women face while building, leading, and sustaining influence. Topics will include:
- What it takes to own and lead in male-dominated spaces
- Navigating high stakes careers, power, and credibility as a woman
- The realities of building a serious business while having one’s life and career shared publicly for entertainment
- How Myleik protects her vision, voice, and values while remaining visible and influential.
At its core, Short & Sweet is about pouring into women - particularly those who are carrying a great deal while striving for alignment, impact, and legacy. The experience affirms that women are enough as they are, while offering space to reflect on what it truly means to lead with intention.
23
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Fall In Love with Black Artists in Music (BAM!) at SCADshow
February 23, 2026
07:00 PM
40 SCAD Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA
Description
Now in its fifth season, BAM! celebrates Black Love in all its complexities, beauty, and joy — honoring the influential voices and sounds that have shaped music and culture across generations.
Grammy Award–nominated and Broadway sensation Avery Wilson, Tony Award nominee Amber Iman, and SCAD alumna and American Idol winner Candice Glover will join the university’s dazzling, dynamic student performers, including members of The Bee Sharps, for an uplifting concert celebrating Black music and its global influence.
The performance will feature songs performed and written by Wilson and Iman, as well as iconic hits by culture-defining Black artists across pop, R&B, gospel, blues, jazz, and soul, alongside powerful spoken word and dance performances that celebrate the artistry and enduring impact of Black music. Wilson, who recently starred as the Scarecrow in the Broadway revival of The Wiz and first gained national attention on The Voice, continues to make waves with his latest single, “Good Enough,” released earlier this month. Iman, nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in Lempicka, currently stars as Nadira in the Broadway-bound new musical Goddess.
BAM! takes audiences on a musical journey that honors the transformative voices of Black music artists, shining a spotlight on the rich traditions, innovation, and global influence of Black music — past, present, and future. The inspiring, joyful celebration comes from the creative minds of producer and SCAD Executive Ensembles Artistic Director Mike Evariste—a Broadway acting and producing veteran whose credits include Les Misérables, South Pacific, The Book of Mormon, and Hair—and choreographer and SCAD acting professor Tiffany Evariste (Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, Motown).
The Atlanta concert is happening at SCADshow at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. Tickets are $20 for SCAD Card holders (students, faculty and staff), seniors and military, $45 for the general public. For more information and tickets, visit the Atlanta event page.
Grammy Award–nominated and Broadway sensation Avery Wilson, Tony Award nominee Amber Iman, and SCAD alumna and American Idol winner Candice Glover will join the university’s dazzling, dynamic student performers, including members of The Bee Sharps, for an uplifting concert celebrating Black music and its global influence.
The performance will feature songs performed and written by Wilson and Iman, as well as iconic hits by culture-defining Black artists across pop, R&B, gospel, blues, jazz, and soul, alongside powerful spoken word and dance performances that celebrate the artistry and enduring impact of Black music. Wilson, who recently starred as the Scarecrow in the Broadway revival of The Wiz and first gained national attention on The Voice, continues to make waves with his latest single, “Good Enough,” released earlier this month. Iman, nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in Lempicka, currently stars as Nadira in the Broadway-bound new musical Goddess.
BAM! takes audiences on a musical journey that honors the transformative voices of Black music artists, shining a spotlight on the rich traditions, innovation, and global influence of Black music — past, present, and future. The inspiring, joyful celebration comes from the creative minds of producer and SCAD Executive Ensembles Artistic Director Mike Evariste—a Broadway acting and producing veteran whose credits include Les Misérables, South Pacific, The Book of Mormon, and Hair—and choreographer and SCAD acting professor Tiffany Evariste (Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, Motown).
The Atlanta concert is happening at SCADshow at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. Tickets are $20 for SCAD Card holders (students, faculty and staff), seniors and military, $45 for the general public. For more information and tickets, visit the Atlanta event page.
Description
Now in its fifth season, BAM! celebrates Black Love in all its complexities, beauty, and joy — honoring the influential voices and sounds that have shaped music and culture across generations.
Grammy Award–nominated and Broadway sensation Avery Wilson, Tony Award nominee Amber Iman, and SCAD alumna and American Idol winner Candice Glover will join the university’s dazzling, dynamic student performers, including members of The Bee Sharps, for an uplifting concert celebrating Black music and its global influence.
The performance will feature songs performed and written by Wilson and Iman, as well as iconic hits by culture-defining Black artists across pop, R&B, gospel, blues, jazz, and soul, alongside powerful spoken word and dance performances that celebrate the artistry and enduring impact of Black music. Wilson, who recently starred as the Scarecrow in the Broadway revival of The Wiz and first gained national attention on The Voice, continues to make waves with his latest single, “Good Enough,” released earlier this month. Iman, nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in Lempicka, currently stars as Nadira in the Broadway-bound new musical Goddess.
BAM! takes audiences on a musical journey that honors the transformative voices of Black music artists, shining a spotlight on the rich traditions, innovation, and global influence of Black music — past, present, and future. The inspiring, joyful celebration comes from the creative minds of producer and SCAD Executive Ensembles Artistic Director Mike Evariste—a Broadway acting and producing veteran whose credits include Les Misérables, South Pacific, The Book of Mormon, and Hair—and choreographer and SCAD acting professor Tiffany Evariste (Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, Motown).
The Atlanta concert is happening at SCADshow at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. Tickets are $20 for SCAD Card holders (students, faculty and staff), seniors and military, $45 for the general public. For more information and tickets, visit the Atlanta event page.
Grammy Award–nominated and Broadway sensation Avery Wilson, Tony Award nominee Amber Iman, and SCAD alumna and American Idol winner Candice Glover will join the university’s dazzling, dynamic student performers, including members of The Bee Sharps, for an uplifting concert celebrating Black music and its global influence.
The performance will feature songs performed and written by Wilson and Iman, as well as iconic hits by culture-defining Black artists across pop, R&B, gospel, blues, jazz, and soul, alongside powerful spoken word and dance performances that celebrate the artistry and enduring impact of Black music. Wilson, who recently starred as the Scarecrow in the Broadway revival of The Wiz and first gained national attention on The Voice, continues to make waves with his latest single, “Good Enough,” released earlier this month. Iman, nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in Lempicka, currently stars as Nadira in the Broadway-bound new musical Goddess.
BAM! takes audiences on a musical journey that honors the transformative voices of Black music artists, shining a spotlight on the rich traditions, innovation, and global influence of Black music — past, present, and future. The inspiring, joyful celebration comes from the creative minds of producer and SCAD Executive Ensembles Artistic Director Mike Evariste—a Broadway acting and producing veteran whose credits include Les Misérables, South Pacific, The Book of Mormon, and Hair—and choreographer and SCAD acting professor Tiffany Evariste (Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, Motown).
The Atlanta concert is happening at SCADshow at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. Tickets are $20 for SCAD Card holders (students, faculty and staff), seniors and military, $45 for the general public. For more information and tickets, visit the Atlanta event page.
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A Jazzy Affair: Concert and Art Auction to Benefit Artist Freddie Styles
February 28, 2026
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
125 Ellis Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
Description
Dwight Andrews and Kathleen Bertrand headline an All Star Jazz Ensemble in this Fundraiser in support of beloved Atlanta Artist, Freddie Styles who lost his home to a catastrophic fire 11 months ago. This benefit concert and art auction will fund Freddie's temporary housing while a team of friends and donors work to rebuild his home as a safe place for Freddie and offer temporary/emergency housing for other artists that may find themselves in similar distress.
Description
Dwight Andrews and Kathleen Bertrand headline an All Star Jazz Ensemble in this Fundraiser in support of beloved Atlanta Artist, Freddie Styles who lost his home to a catastrophic fire 11 months ago. This benefit concert and art auction will fund Freddie's temporary housing while a team of friends and donors work to rebuild his home as a safe place for Freddie and offer temporary/emergency housing for other artists that may find themselves in similar distress.