The Archive

57 Stories
Cornelia Poku poses in Washington DC after mass layoffs in the federal government.
Washington, D.C. • 2020s

I Was Fired, Rehired, And Fired Again. I’m One Of Nearly 96,000 Black Women Laid Off By Trump.
Portrait of musician Yesi standing outdoors in a park wearing a straw hat with a red bandana, sunglasses, a red shirt and long dreadlocks while looking down.
Atlanta, GA • 2020s

Why I Believe Music Can Elevate The Spirit
Portrait of Gina Renee wearing a wide-brimmed hat, shell-adorned glasses and intricately layered African-inspired clothing while posing outdoors beside a wall covered in green vines.
Atlanta, GA • 2020s

My Life Is A Walking Art Gallery
Atlanta, GA • 1960s

Growing Up In Atlanta Taught Me That Justice Is Our Responsibility
Washington, D.C. • 1990s

I Became the First Black Chief Presidential Speechwriter
Washington, D.C. • 2010s

I Wrote John Lewis’ Last Message to America
Louise Trice poses for a portrait during an interview for Capital B's oral history project.
Atlanta, GA • 1960s

How Growing Up In Rural Georgia Taught Me The Power Of Community
Paulah Wheeler poses for a portrait during an interview for Capital B's oral history project.
Atlanta, GA • 2020s

Black Health Is About More Than Medicine
Michael Williams wears a black bandana and red shirt while posing for a portrait at Piedmont Park.
Atlanta, GA • 2020s

Learning About The Black Panthers Changed How I Saw Liberation
Portrait of journalist and author Danyel Smith wearing black-framed glasses during a video interview.
1990s

How We Reported The R. Kelly Story Others Tried To Stop
Atlanta, GA • 1980s

The Day I Escaped A Klan Rally At Stone Mountain
Portrait of Brian Page seated during an oral history interview in front of a collage of historic photographs and community images.
Atlanta, GA • 2020s

I Organized a Gas Station Boycott Because Racism Should Cost You Customers
Portrait of a former Tri-Cities High student sitting on a bench in Centennial Olympic Park during an oral history interview about school desegregation.
Atlanta, GA • 1970s

Once We Had the Same Resources as White Students, Everything Changed
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