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Web Content Lockout: How Internet Geoblocking Impacts Businesses and Users

Global internet access concept.

Web Content Lockout: How Internet Geoblocking Impacts Businesses and Users Clark, Washington Internet geoblocking, a tool allowing administrators to restrict access to web content based on users’ geographic location, is an insidious practice that has rippled through years, impacting businesses and users alike. Recently, users in Clark, Washington have received the irksome Error 451: Unavailable […]

Uncle Nearest Book Tour Shines a Light on the Legacy of Nearest Green

Whiskey barrel tribute photo.

Uncle Nearest Book Tour Stops in Atlanta to Illuminate the Legacy of Nearest Green Over the weekend, Atlantans witnessed a special event centered around the fascinating history of Uncle Nearest, a premium whiskey brand honoring the legacy of the first-known African American Master Distiller, Nearest Green. The Atlanta stop of author Fawn Weaver’s book tour […]

The New American Sinfonietta Makes Its Atlanta Debut

Classical music orchestra performance.

The New American Sinfonietta Makes Its Atlanta Debut First Appearance at Georgia Inaugural Music Festival On June 22, 2024, the city of Atlanta witnessed a grand inaugural event of the Georgia Music Festival. The star of the night was The New American Sinfonietta, which made its debut Atlanta performance under the guidance of artistic director […]

Juneteenth Parade 2024 in Atlanta

Celebrating Freedom and Unity

Juneteenth Parade 2024 in Atlanta ATLANTA – An annual celebration of freedom and resilience took place in downtown Atlanta on June 22, where the streets were filled with joy and reverence for the 12th annual Juneteenth Parade. A diverse assembly of participants marched from Jackson Street to Piedmont Park, where the festivities continue. Parade’s Grand […]

Hedging His Bet: A Tale of Cars and Coca-Cola

Classic car drag race.

Hedging His Bet: A Tale of Cars and Coca-Cola Atlanta – A chapter of Atlanta’s history that intersects the world of carbonated beverages, fast cars, and the ways of business, paints an enigmatic picture of Asa Candler, the founder of the globally recognized brand Coca-Cola. The journey takes us back to a time when automobiles […]

Silent Book Club Trend Sweeping Across Atlanta

Cozy reading group gathering.

Silent Book Club Trend Sweeping Across Atlanta Atlanta – For many, it’s a sight that raises eyebrows – scores of people congregated in coffee shops, completely engrossed in their books, a hush descending amongst them. This is not a traditional crowd of coffee drinkers, but an assembly of readers from the organization known as Atlanta […]

Atlanta Joins Forces with Mayor’s Summer Reading Club 2024

City skyline reading club

Atlanta Joins Forces with Mayor’s Summer Reading Club 2024 Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the city’s educational initiative takes another leap forward as the Mayor’s Summer Reading Club (MSRC) 2024 holds its next session at 1:00 PM EDT. Offering fantastic free literary engagements themed on “Ag Growing in Forestry,” this year’s program promises to be a […]

Kelundra Smith’s Debut Play Brings 1881 Washerwomen Strike to Life

1881 Washerwomen Strike reenactment image

Kelundra Smith’s Debut Play Brings 1881 Washerwomen Strike to Life Atlanta, a city steeped in history, witnesses the unveiling of a new play by local culture writer-turned-playwright Kelundra Smith. The long-awaited world premiere of ‘The Wash,’ her debut play, is a striking exploration of the iconic 1881 washerwomen strike that once brought Atlanta to a […]

The Girl Who Wore Freedom: Unveiling Untold Stories of D-Day

WWII Liberation Celebration Moment.

The Girl Who Wore Freedom: Unveiling Untold Stories of D-Day Mark your calendars for a moving cinematic tribute on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Kultur Ensemble, the Alliance Francaise d’Atlanta, Goethe-Zentrum, alongside the Consulates General of France and Germany, present a special screening of The Girl Who Wore Freedom on June 6 at Plaza Theatre […]