Welcome to our Black History Month 2025 hub, where we honor Atlanta’s profound legacy as a cornerstone of Black culture, innovation, and resilience. From the Civil Rights Movement to today’s thriving arts, music, and entrepreneurial scenes, Atlanta isn’t just a city—it’s a living testament to Black history in motion.
Dive into stories that shaped our nation, watch powerful narratives from local creators, tune into voices that inspire change, and discover ways to connect with Atlanta’s vibrant communities. Whether you’re here to learn, reflect, or celebrate, this is your gateway to the past, present, and future of Black excellence.
Let’s explore Atlanta together,
because Atlanta is Black history.
Atlanta Making History
Explore news stories spotlighting how Atlanta continues to shape Black history today. From local leaders to cultural movements, these articles highlight the city’s ongoing impact and innovation.
Strollin’ Down Sweet Auburn
For nearly half a century, Sweet Auburn served as the blueprint for entrepreneurship, generational wealth and activism among Atlanta’s African American community. Now, longtime residents are hopeful that with renewed interest from businesses and city government, the prosperity of the neighborhood’s past can be repeated.
Read this three-part series.
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Atlanta in Every Voice
Tune into the sounds of Atlanta’s impact on Black history today, from powerful new stories to culture-forward podcasts.
Hot Pods Celebrating Black Voices & Stories
Press play on Black History and experiences.
Don’t miss the full season (and a new bonus episode) of 1912: THE FORSYTH COUNTY EXPULSION AND ITS AFTERMATH — the true story of Lake Lanier.
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Enjoy the second season premiere with new episodes BLACK IN THE GARDEN — exploring horticulture and the beauty of nature from a unique lens.
Listen NowListen Live
Tune in live on 90.1, stream online, or press play in the WABE Mobile App.
Listen live to key stories and issues affecting Atlanta in the present and the past.
Every Weekday
Monday – Friday
12 PM & 8 PM
Team: LaShawn Hudson, Rose Scott, Daniel Rayzel, Tiffany Griffith (left to right)
Listen live to stories exploring of the creative fabric of Atlanta
Weekdays
Monday – Thursday
1 PM & 10 PM
Left to right: Summer Evans, Lois Reitzes, Kim Drobes (left to right)
Atlanta Black History 2025 Special Programming
Tune in to 90.1 for a slate of special programming highlighting and celebrating Atlanta’s place in Black history.
Here is the schedule.
Coming Soon in Special Programming:
Fridays 2/21 & 2/28 @ 9 PM
The Other Moonshot (4-part series)
Sunday 2/23 at 5-6 pm
Every Voice with Terrance McKnight
Saturday 2/22, 7pm
Unlocking the Gates: How the North Led Housing Discrimination in America. Listen – WABE 90.1.
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Atlanta On Screen
From inspiring YouTube content to insightful PBS Passport documentaries, dive into stories that bring the city’s people, achievements, and history to life.
(re)Defining History: The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre
Over four days in September 1906, at least 25 African Americans were killed and hundreds more injured in Atlanta after false reports of white women being assaulted by Black men sparked a wave of uncontrolled violence from white residents.
WABE Studios, in partnership with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, presents a new original documentary, “(re)Defining History: Uncovering The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre,” exploring the truth behind the massacre, what led to the violence, and how it spawned resilience in the Black community.
Thinking about Black History Month? Watch the first episode.
Passport Picks
This Black History Month, explore powerful documentaries and untold stories with PBS Passport. Access high-quality, on-demand content that inspires reflection and celebrates the impact of Black history—anytime, anywhere.
Stream on Passport
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Live Events
Join us for upcoming WABE Atlanta Black history events 2025 that celebrate our place in Black history. From live discussions to community gatherings, get involved and connect with the city’s rich cultural impact.
Coffee Conversations with Rose Scott
February 27
For our first Coffee Conversation of the year, we’re revisiting Ke’nekt Cooperative and discussing organizations working to increase literacy rates in black and brown communities.
Get TicketsJohn Lewis: Good Trouble – Free Screening
February 21
FREE screening of the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble at the Rialto Center for the Arts at GSU, followed by a panel
Get TicketsMaternal Mental Health Community Conversation
Tuesday, February 25
WABE is hosting a community conversation about pregnancy and postpartum mental health.
Join WABE Health Reporter Jess Mador and a panel of Georgia maternal health experts.
Get TicketsGeneology Workshop
March 15
Join WABE for breakfast and a live taping of Political Breakfast. WABE host Lisa Rayam will discuss the latest in politics before Crossover Day with GOP strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson.
Get TicketsGeneology Workshop
March 15
Join us for an exciting event featuring a lecture from a professional genealogist, a delicious luncheon, and your own copy of The Ancestry Tree Toolkit book.
Get TicketsNothing like being part of our live events. But if you missed these you can still watch and listen!
American Coup Documentary Screening
AMERICAN COUP: WILMINGTON 1898 tells the little-known story of this deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city. Airing on WABE-TV on Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. Stream live on WABE.org/livetv or the WABE Mobile App. Or watch anytime on YouTube.
Watch Live – 2/23 @ 6pmWhat’s Good Atlanta Live Show
This live event has past, but you can still listen on our ‘What’s Good, Atlanta?’ podcast.
View PodcastExplore Atlanta’s Civil Rights History
From trailblazers in civil rights to cultural icons, their legacies continue to inspire and shape Atlanta and beyond.
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