Georgia Humanities

How Hip Hop Made Atlanta: Enter the Trap
2026-07-30 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | MODA, 1315 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
Hip-hop found a home in a lot of American cities. It found its voice in Atlanta.
But the full story — how the music grew out of specific neighborhoods, specific struggles, and specific visions of what the South could be — rarely gets told with the depth it deserves.
How Hip-Hop Made Atlanta is a three-part public lecture series by Dr. Regina N. Bradley. Each session examines Atlanta’s hip-hop culture as a lens for understanding American identity, civic life, and regional history.
In this final session, Dr. Bradley examines trap as a form of critical storytelling: a genre that documents labor, aspiration, inequality, and survival. Trap music is unflinching about the structural realities of Atlanta’s neighborhoods. It is equally clear-eyed about what it takes to build a life, find agency, and imagine a future inside those constraints.
Join MODA for this free lecture followed by a Q&A.
This program is supported by a grant from Georgia Humanities.

Constitution Day Activities
2026-09-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Fountain-New Library, Brewton-Parker Christian University, 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, 30445, United States
The university will celebrate Constitution Day on campus with a keynote speaker (TBD). Local high school and middle school students will be invited to present posters and speeches with an emphasis on the university’s “Voices and Votes” exhibit.201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle, Mount Vernon, GA 30445
Please note: Speeches will be in the Saliba Chapel and poster exhibits in the Fountain-New Library
This program is part of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, presented by Georgia Humanities through the Museum on Main Street program, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.

Nationalism and Democracy: Then-Vs-Now
2026-10-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Clayton County Library Headquarters, 865 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA, 30236, United States
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation as we welcome Dr. Kenja McCray, author of Essential Soldiers: Women Activists and Black Power Leadership, as part of our Unseen Revolution series, aligned with the America250 and Georgia250 initiatives.
This engaging program will explore the evolving impact of nationalism and democracy from the Revolutionary era to
present day. Through the lens of Black women’s activism and leadership, Dr. McCray will examine how the promises of
democracy have been challenged, expanded, and redefined over time and where gaps still remain. Together, we will reflect on the question: Has democracy evolved to include all voices, or are we still striving toward that ideal? Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue that uncovers overlooked histories and connects past struggles to present-day conversations about identity, power, and belonging.
Free and open to the public. All are welcome
This program is funded by an America250 grant from Georgia Humanities.

History of the Suffragettes and the Fight for the 19th Amendment
2026-11-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, 100 Stable Rd, Jekyll Island, Jekyll Island, 31527, United States
This lecture explores the pivotal role several members of the Jekyll Island Club played in the fight for women’s suffrage. By highlighting the reform-minded figures connected to the island’s history, the program weaves together local heritage and national movements for women’s rights. Participants will gain insight into how the Club’s influential members shaped the broader campaign for voting equality and left a lasting impact on the advancement of women’s civic participation.
This program is part of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, presented by Georgia Humanities through the Museum on Main Street program, a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.
