Atlanta, GA

Martin Luther King, Jr. Visitors Center
DESCRIPTION: Managed by the National Park Service, it is good starting point to understand the contribution of Martin Luther King, Jr., Joseph Lowery, Ralph Abernathy, Hosea Williams and many others in America's modern Civil Rights Movement; sensitive life-like depictions traverse major episodes in the movement and it contains the wagon used to transport Dr. King's casket during the funeral procession through Atlanta in April 1968; the Civil Rights Walk of Fame is in front and the Gandhi Monument is next to the center, which sits across the street from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non-violent Social Change
ADMISSION: free
DAYS & HOURS: daily 9a-5p
ADDRESS: 526 Auburn Ave NE  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: King Memorial MARTA Station
PHONE: 404-331-3920 
WEBSITE: http://www.nps.gov/malu

Soul Food Museum
DESCRIPTION: Dr. Kenneth Willhoite opened a treasured repository hosting 400 years of Soul Food ingredients, cooking samples, cookbooks and other artifacts from our culinary heritage; everybody receives a gift here; the museum is in fund raising mode
ADMISSION: $5 adults, $3 for ages 1-12 and seniors; donations appreciated
PARKING: street
DAYS & HOURS: Daily 9a-5p
ADDRESS: 372 Auburn Ave, NE  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: King Memorial MARTA Station
PHONE: 678-508-9478
WEBSITE: http://www.naacaha.com/museum.html

John Wesley Dobbs Monument
DESCRIPTION: The huge Through His Eyes sculpture in the form of a mask likeness of the Godfather of Black business in Atlanta with a fountain built during the 1996 Olympics; John Wesley Dobbs was a Mason
ADDRESS: Auburn Avenue at I-85 freeway northbound exit  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: King Memorial MARTA Station

Auburn Ave Research Library on African-American Culture & History
DESCRIPTION: Built 1991, this 50,000 sq. ft library with study rooms, auditorium, more than 1,700 subject heading files, 6,500 microfilms, 23,000 books, distinguished movie and sound collection as well as its Ethnic NewsWatch index for full article retrieval for selected Black newspapers since 1992
ADMISSION: free
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 12a-8p, Sat-Sun 2-6p
ADDRESS: 101 Auburn Ave, NE  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: Georgia State MARTA Station
PHONE: 404-730-4001
WEBSITE: http://www.afplweb.com/aarl

APEX Museum
DESCRIPTION: The African-American Panoramic Experience is an entertaining and educational museum; multimedia exhibit of Sweet Auburn's history; on again-off again plans for expansion
ADMISSION:
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 10a-5p, Sun 1p-5p
ADDRESS: 135 Auburn Ave,NE  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: Georgia State MARTA Station
PHONE: 404-521-2739
WEBSITE: http://www.apexmuseum.org

True Colors Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION: In 2003, Kenny Leon, Co-founder & Artistic Director and Jane Bishop, Co-founder and Managing Director launched a new theatre company that has Atlanta’s performing arts community abuzz; the name “True Colors” reflects a promise to search for truth and clarity from who we are as a country and as individuals; see a diverse range of works that span from an August Wilson play to Steel Magnolias; company performs at many venues in the region, so check their website
DAYS & HOURS: event & venue dependent
ADDRESS: 659 Auburn Avenue, Studioplex Suite 257  MAP
PARKING: garage nearby
TRANSIT: King Memorial MARTA Station
PHONE: 404-588-0308
WEBSITE: http://www.truecolorstheatrecompany.com

Clark Atlanta University
DESCRIPTION: Atlanta University (founded 1865) and Clark College (founded 1869) merged in 1988; WEB DuBois was a professor at Atlanta University; over 3,000 coed students, 40 majors; alumni include Marva Collins - educator, Marvin Arrington - Atlanta city council president
DAYS & HOURS: daily from dawn to dusk
ADDRESS: James P Brawley Drive at Fair Street  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: Ashby MARTA Station
PHONE: 404-880-8000
WEBSITE: http://www.cau.edu

Interdenominational Theological Center
DESCRIPTION: Founded 1958; a distinguished institution of six Protestant seminaries that share all resources; Dr James H. Costen president; alumni include Dr Janice Hale, Dr Henry J. Lyons
DAYS & HOURS: daily from dawn to dusk
ADDRESS: 671 Beckwith Street  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: Ashby MARTA Station
PHONE: 404-527-7700
WEBSITE: http://www.itc.edu

Spelman College
DESCRIPTION: Founded 1881; dedicated to educate African American women; 80% of faculty hold doctorates; Spelman recently ranked 8th best educational value in the nation; enrollment of 1,700; arguably the leading school for African American female leadership training; alumni include Marian Wright Edelman, Alice Walker, and Rolanda Watts
DAYS & HOURS: daily from dawn to dusk
ADDRESS: 350 Spelman Lane  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: Ashby MARTA Station
PHONE: 404-681-3643
WEBSITE: http://www.spelman.edu

Spelman College Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION: Established in 1996 with the financial support of Bill and Camille Cosby, the museum features contemporary works from a wide range of national and regional African American artists
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 10a-5p
ADDRESS: 350 Spelman Lane, SW  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: Ashby MARTA Station
PHONE: 404-681-3643
WEBSITE: http://www.spelman.edu

Morehouse College
DESCRIPTION: Founded 1867 as Augusta College in 1867; later named Atlanta Baptist College and lastly, Morehouse College; Dr Walter E Massey president; each year 3,000 primarily African American men are immediately aware of their Black history and inspired to achieve; 74% of faculty have doctorates, '96 Olympics basketball arena is here; named after Atlanta Baptist Home Missionary Society's secretary, Henry Lyman Morehouse; alumni include Maynard Jackson, Spike Lee, and Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.
DAYS & HOURS: daily from dawn to dusk
ADDRESS: 830 Westview Drive  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: Ashby MARTA Station
PHONE: 404-681-2800
WEBSITE: http://www.morehouse.edu

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument & Howard Thurman Obelisk
DESCRIPTION: a magnificent obelisk is dedicated to alum and teacher Howard Thurman and Atlanta's largest monument to Dr King are located in front of the Morehouse College Chapel
DAYS & HOURS: 24/7
ADDRESS: 830 Westview Drive  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: Ashby MARTA Station

Morehouse School of Medicine
DESCRIPTION: Founded 1975; recently built 32,000 square foot Center of Sports Medicine symbolizes the college's advancing stature; former Health & Human Services secretary, Dr. Louis W. Sullivan is president
DAYS & HOURS: daily from dawn to dusk
ADDRESS: 720 Westview Drive  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: Ashby MARTA Station
PHONE: 404-752-1500
WEBSITE: http://www.msm.edu

Morris Brown College
DESCRIPTION: This embattled HBCU was founded 1881 by Big Bethel AME Church; let us pray for its full recovery; nevertheless architecturally stoic tower overlooks the 43 acre campus
DAYS & HOURS: daily from dawn to dusk
ADDRESS: 643 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive  MAP
PARKING: street
TRANSIT: Vine City MARTA station
WEBSITE: http://www.morrisbrown.edu

UniverSoul Circus
DESCRIPTION: With a nicknames like Cirque du Soul and The Most Soulful Show on Earth you expect the best in showmanship its tours around America; Cedric Walker's UniverSoul Circus also brings a strong family values message hosted by Ringmaster Cal, incredible performers with lions, tigers, elephants, chimpanzees, and dogs; the presentation is rounded out R& B, Hip-Hop, Gospel and Jazz flava with a spectacular light show under a 2,100 seat big tent
ADMISSION: appt only
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri
ADDRESS: 510 Whitehall Street, Suite A  MAP
PARKING: street
TRANSIT: Garnett MARTA station, walk 4 blocks southwest
PHONE: 800-316-7439
WEBSITE: http://www.universoulcircus.com

Hammonds House Galleries
DESCRIPTION: Dr. Otis T. Hammonds restored this 14-room Victorian house in 1986 to preserve and present African American and Haitian visual arts, antiques and works by Romare Beardon, Elizabeth Catlett, James Van Der Zee, James Alexander and many others; wheelchair accessible
ADMISSION: fee
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 10a-6p, Sat-Sun 1p-5p
ADDRESS: 503 Peeples Street, SW  MAP
PARKING: street
TRANSIT: West End MARTA station, walk 1 block north, left on Glenn Street, then 3 blocks west
PHONE: 404-752-8730
WEBSITE: http://www.hammondshouse.org
 
Magic Johnson Theatres
DESCRIPTION: Watch first run mostly, African American movies at this popular movie theatre
BOX OFFICE: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 2841 Greenbriar Parkway at Greenbriar Mall  MAP

Chastain Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: A teaching and exhibition neo-classical style facility occupies what was originally designed as an almshouse, operating from 1911-1968, custodial care for indigent African Americans; National Register of Historic Places
BOX OFFICE: Mon-Thu 9:30a-9:30p, Fri-Sat 9:30a-5p
ADDRESS: 135 West Wieuca Road, NW  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 404-252-2927
WEBSITE: http://www.bcaatlanta.com

East Point, GA

Ballethnic Dance Company
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1990 by Nina Gilreath and Waverly T. Lucas II, former members of Dance Theatre of Harlem and Atlanta Ballet, Ballethnic informs, educates, and entertains through dance; comprised of two components, Ballethnic Dance Company and Ballethnic Academy of Dance; the Company is a classically trained, culturally diverse performing company, while the Academy provides professional training for children and adults; dancers often perform a stirring blend of Classical, African and Modern Jazz shows around Atlanta
DAYS & HOURS: call for registration and class hours, which vary
ADDRESS: 2587 Cheney Street  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: East Point MARTA station
PHONE: 404-762-1416
WEBSITE: http://www.ballethnic.org

South DeKalb County, GA

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Headquarters
DESCRIPTION: In 1911 three Howard University undergraduate students assisted their faculty adviser, gave birth to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; they were Professor Ernest E. Just and students were Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman; from the initials of the Greek phrase meaning "friendship is essential to the soul", the name Omega Psi Phi was derived; in 1964, before they move here, a National Headquarters Building was dedicated in DC, the first of its type by a Black fraternity
DAYS & HOURS: appt only
ADDRESS: 3951 Snapfinger Parkway  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 404-284-5533
WEBSITE: http://www.omegapsiphifraternity.org

Calhoun, GA

Roland Hayes Museum
DESCRIPTION: Though little known in the 21st century, Roland Hayes was the first African American classical singer to have an international career on the concert stage and a son of former slaves, was born here in Gordon County in 1887; one of the highest paid singers of his day, Hayes often performed before royalty; the museum located in Harris Arts Center
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Tue 10a-6p, Wed-Thu 10a-4p, Fri-Sat 10a-2p
ADDRESS: 212 South Wall Street  MAP
PARKING: on premises and street
TRANSIT: N.A.
PHONE: 706-629-2599
WEBSITE: http://www.cgarts.org