Spelman College Museum of Fine Art hosted a conversation between artist Amanda Williams and musician Corinne Bailey Rae, discussing Williams' new book, What Black Is This, You Say?, which expands on her acclaimed public art installation of the same name. The post Spelman College Hosts Amanda Williams for Conversation on Black Art, Creativity appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.

On the night of January, 11, 1989, near the end of a 21-minute farewell address, President Ronald Reagan asked the TV audience, “How stands ‘The City’ on this winter night?”  The City—a reimagined America based off highly controversial pioneer John Winthrop’s 1600’s America—refers to the country being a beacon of light.  “A shining city on The post Is America still a ‘Shining City’ on a hill? appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.

Kennesaw State University has decided to administratively deactivate the Black Studies, Philosophy, and Technical Communication majors due to low enrollment, but will continue to support the faculty and staff in these programs. The post Kennesaw State University deactivates Black Studies program amidst DEI cuts appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.

As Donald Trump approaches the 100-day mark of his second term, new surveys and a wave of protests show growing dissatisfaction with his leadership and policies. A new Pew Research Center survey shows 40% of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, a decline of seven points since February. Fifty-nine percent disapprove of his administration’s tariff increases, while The post Trump Faces Declining Approval as Nationwide May Day Protests Target His Policies appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.

Atlanta has been ranked as the 25th most expensive city to rent, with a 0.6% monthly increase in one-bedroom units and a 1% increase in two-bedroom units, but prices are stabilizing across the U.S. rental market. The post Atlanta rents slightly stabilizing, ranked 25th most expensive city to rent in the nation appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.