How Atlanta History Shaped Lil Baby and Generations of Rappers to Come
A man in a suit with earphones enters the lobby at the Georgia World Congress Center; a group of hip-hop artists is standing at the entrance. In the lobby, fans wear “Bust a Move” T-shirts and pose for photographs while waiting for the doors to open.
At Atlanta History Center, President Jimmy Forman shows visitors the building that has housed the city since 1934; it contains exhibits, books, and other memorabilia.
At the Atlanta History Center, visitors move through three floors of displays with the history of Atlanta from African-Americans to world sports. From African-Americans to football’s first black quarterback, the exhibit explains how Atlanta was created as a city by black and white people alike.
At the Atlanta History Center, visitors pass through exhibits detailing the history of the city from the colonial era to the Civil War and beyond.
Atlanta History Center, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
At Atlanta History Center, a portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr, is displayed.
At Atlanta History Center, visitors enter a recreation of the original Atlanta City Hall.
At Atlanta History Center, visitors view a mural of the Atlanta city flag. To many, it is a constant reminder of the city’s past.
At Atlanta History Center, visitors see displays tracing the history of the downtown area and surrounding suburbs from the colonial era to the present.
At Atlanta History Center, the lobby features a photo of the lobby of Atlanta City Hall. This mural was made by local artists under the direction of Georgia World Congress Center President Jimmy Forman.
At Atlanta History Center, visitors can see the Atlanta city flag.
At Atlanta History Center, the entrance to the Atlanta History Center is marked by a mural. The mural was created by local artists under the direction of Georgia World Congress Center President Jimmy Forman.
At Atlanta History Center, a photo of the lobby of Atlanta City Hall is displayed. This mural was made by local artists under the direction of Georgia World Congress Center President Jimmy Forman.
At Atlanta History Center, visitors move through the exhibit tracing Atlanta’s history from the first African-American settlers in Georgia to the present.
At Atlanta History Center, the lobby of Atlanta City Hall is shown. The mural was created by local artists under the direction of Georgia World Congress Center President Jimmy Forman.
At Atlanta History Center, a portrait