Originals

Atlanta Negro Voters League: Strength in Unity explores the history and legacy of the grassroots voting rights organization that influenced Atlanta elections from 1949 to 1965.

Discover the intriguing story of “So Red the Rose,” a 1935 film overshadowed by “Gone With the Wind.” This forgotten film, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Old South, offers a rich narrative of Southern nobility and wartime struggles. Despite its potential, the film’s anti-Northern bias and simpler storyline led to its obscurity. In contrast, “Gone With the Wind” captivated audiences with its complex characters and balanced depiction, becoming a cultural phenomenon. Uncover how “So Red the Rose” set the stage for its successor and how both films shaped the enduring myths of the Old South.

The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution laid the foundation for the United States. Georgia’s founding fathers, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Abraham Baldwin, and William Few, played crucial roles in supporting and ratifying these documents, impacting both national and state history. Their contributions to independence, public education and governance in Georgia remain significant as the nation celebrates 248 years of democracy.

Explore Elizabeth McDuffie’s journey from personal cook and maid for the Inman family and President Franklin Roosevelt to a civil rights advocate. Known for her ambition, she was considered for the role of Mammy in “Gone with the Wind.” Despite not getting the role, McDuffie championed equal rights and workers’ rights for African Americans.