Join WABE, in partnership with The Atlanta History Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, for a special screening of American Coup: Wilmington 1898 before it airs on PBS. Guests will get to see an exclusive preview of the film and hear a panel discussion moderated by WABE's Rose Scott with filmmaker Brad Lichtenstein, Dr. Crystal Sanders, Associate...

YOU(th) Belong and the Netherlands Consulate present The Front Porch: Black History Love Letters. On Friday, February 14, 2025, 6 PM—8 PM, join community members of all ages and backgrounds as we celebrate Black history through poetic tributes to people, past and present, who've positively impacted our lives. This event is FREE and will include...

Join us for a preview of Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP, a new documentary film from PBS's American Experience, premiering Tues., Feb 25, at 9/8c on PBS stations nationwide.  The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmakers and interviewees from the film.  American Experience is proud to partner with...

In honor of what would be Congressman Lewis’s 85th birthday on February 21st, 2025, Atlanta Downtown and WABE present a FREE screening of the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble at the Rialto Center for the Arts at GSU, followed by a panel discussion with Atlanta civic leaders moderated by Rose Scott from WABE. Join us...

Join us on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Oceans Ballroom at the Georgia Aquarium for Power to Inspire 2025. This special evening will honor The Honorable Shirley Franklin, former Mayor of Atlanta, recognizing her lifetime of achievements as mayor, policymaker, educator, and true public servant. The event begins at 6 PM with a cocktail...

Join us at St. Mark United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 15, from 2:00-4:00 PM, for our second annual Bayard Rustin Day, a cross-generational celebration of the legacy of civil rights icon and architect of the March on Washington, Bayard Rustin, who is featured at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.  The critically...

Join the Center for Civil and Human Rights at Westside Park for a day of music, wellness, and connection at Atlanta’s Soul Healing Picnic. This vibrant festival celebrates R&B, Soul, and the power of healing, featuring live DJs, great food, games, and wellness vendors. The Center will host an information table and guided walking tours,...