The Atlanta Legacy Makers Podcast

Atlanta Legacy Makers
The Atlanta Legacy Makers Podcast

Atlanta Legacy Makers is a public commemoration of Atlanta’s inheritance exemplified by two Atlanta mayors, Ivan Allen Jr. and Maynard Jackson. This podcast is a companion to the city-wide reading of the 1996 Gary Pomerantz book, “Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn: A Saga of Race and Family,” which chronicles the lives of these mayors and their families in Atlanta.

  1. 03/09/2021

    Atlanta Legacy: Shanequa Gay

    The Atlanta Legacy Makers podcast continues with episodes dedicated to highlighting members of Atlanta’s creative, cultural, and business communities. In this conversation, Floyd Hall chats with artist Shanequa Gay about her Atlanta roots, some of the notable moments and decisions along her art journey, and what gives her a sense of calmness and connection to Atlanta. For more information, visit: https://www.atllegacymakers.com/

    28 min

  2. 03/09/2021

    Atlanta Legacy: Keisha Lance Bottoms

    The Atlanta Legacy Makers podcast continues with episodes dedicated to highlighting members of Atlanta’s creative, cultural, and business communities. In this conversation, Floyd Hall chats with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms about her earliest understanding of Atlanta mayors, lessons learned at Douglass High School and Florida A&M University, managing life in the public eye, and her own mayoral legacy. For more information, visit: https://www.atllegacymakers.com/

    26 min

  3. 03/09/2021

    Atlanta Legacy: Ruby Velle

    The Atlanta Legacy Makers podcast continues with episodes dedicated to highlighting members of Atlanta’s creative, cultural, and business communities. In this conversation, Floyd Hall chats with singer/songwriter Ruby Velle about putting down roots in Atlanta and connecting to the city’s history. For more information, visit: https://www.atllegacymakers.com/

    21 min
  4. Atlanta Legacy: Randy Gue

    03/09/2021

    Atlanta Legacy: Randy Gue

    The Atlanta Legacy Makers podcast continues with episodes dedicated to highlighting members of Atlanta’s creative, cultural, and business communities. In this conversation, Floyd Hall chats with Randy Gue about his connection to Atlanta history, what it’s like to curate an archive, and how the digital era might affect how we collect artifacts in the future. For more information, visit: https://www.atllegacymakers.com/

    32 min

  5. 03/08/2021

    Atlanta Legacy: Lain Shakespeare

    The Atlanta Legacy Makers podcast continues with episodes dedicated to highlighting members of Atlanta’s creative, cultural, and business communities. In this episode, Floyd Hall chats with Lain Shakespeare about his family’s roots at The Wren’s Nest, making an impact at MailChimp, and his perspective on a new Atlanta Way. For more information, visit: https://www.atllegacymakers.com/

    35 min

  6. 03/08/2021

    Atlanta Legacy: Sue Ross

    The Atlanta Legacy Makers podcast continues with episodes dedicated to highlighting members of Atlanta’s creative, cultural, and business communities. In this episode, Floyd Hall chats with historian and photographer Sue Ross about her early days in Atlanta, Maynard Jackson’s historic run for mayor, and some of her favorite photos. For more information, please visit: https://www.atllegacymakers.com/

    40 min
  7. Atlanta Legacy: Dr. Dax

    03/08/2021

    Atlanta Legacy: Dr. Dax

    The Atlanta Legacy Makers podcast continues with episodes dedicated to highlighting members of Atlanta’s creative, cultural, and business communities. In this episode, Floyd Hall chats with Dr. Dax about his start in graffiti, his connections to Atlanta Hip-Hop, and the intention behind his art practice now. For more information, visit: https://www.atllegacymakers.com/

    26 min

  8. 03/08/2021

    Atlanta Legacy: Ryan Wilson

    The Atlanta Legacy Makers podcast continues with episodes dedicated to highlighting members of Atlanta’s creative, cultural, and business communities. In this episode, Floyd Hall chats with entrepreneur Ryan Wilson about starting The Gathering Spot, fostering and supporting Atlanta culture, and what drives his decision making. For more information, visit: https://www.atllegacymakers.com/

    20 min
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About

Atlanta Legacy Makers is a public commemoration of Atlanta’s inheritance exemplified by two Atlanta mayors, Ivan Allen Jr. and Maynard Jackson. This podcast is a companion to the city-wide reading of the 1996 Gary Pomerantz book, “Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn: A Saga of Race and Family,” which chronicles the lives of these mayors and their families in Atlanta.

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  • Creator
    Atlanta Legacy Makers
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Atlanta Legacy Makers Podcast

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