The Development of Peachtree City: A "New Town" for South Metro Atlanta

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• An Evening with Jocelyn Taylor Event Flyer
  Promotional flyer for a screening and discussion featuring video artist Jocelyn Taylor. Hosted by ZAMI and the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Life, the event highlights artistic representations of African American lesbian identity and challenges to dominant narratives about Black women’s bodies.
• ZAMI Members at Pride Gathering
  Color photograph depicting participants at a Pride or community gathering event, including individuals wearing ZAMI apparel and visible rainbow flags. The image captures expressions of joy, visibility, and collective identity within Black LGBTQ+ community spaces.
• ZAMI Members with Audre Lorde Poster
  Photograph of ZAMI members gathered indoors holding a poster featuring Audre Lorde and one of her quotations. The image reflects the organization’s intellectual and cultural grounding in Lorde’s work and its role in fostering community, identity, and empowerment among Black lesbians.
• ZAMI Audre Lorde Scholarship Recipients
  Group photograph of scholarship recipients and ZAMI members holding award checks from the Audre Lorde Scholarship Fund. The image documents ZAMI’s commitment to education, leadership development, and community support for lesbians of African descent.
• ZAMI Remembers Audre Lorde Event Flyer
  Flyer announcing a commemorative event honoring Audre Lorde, hosted by ZAMI and community partners at the First Existentialist Church in Atlanta. The program reflects the influence of Lorde’s work on Black lesbian feminist thought and community organizing. Sponsored by Charis Books, the First Existentialist Congregation, and Spelman College’s Lesbian/Bisexual Alliance.
• The Duncan Teague Collection Overview
  Archival overview describing the Duncan Teague Collection at the Auburn Avenue Research Library. The page outlines Teague’s work as an activist, writer, and founder of ADODI Muse, and describes the significance of the collection within AARL’s Black LGBTQ+ archival holding
• “Hundreds of Thousands Demonstrate in D.C.” — Gay Rights March Article
  Newspaper article reporting on a large gay rights demonstration in Washington, D.C., highlighting participation by Black LGBTQ+ activists including members of BWMT/Atlanta (Black and White Men Together).
• Fantasia Magazine Cover
  Cover of the premiere issue of Fantasia Magazine, a publication created for same-gender-loving people of African descent. The issue features commentary addressing homophobia in the Black church and includes news, arts, and community reporting.
• Certificate of Training Awarded to Duncan E. Teague
  Certificate issued by Positive Impact, Inc. recognizing Duncan E. Teague for participation in the training “Keeping Our Brothers in Mind: Black Gay Men, Mental Health and HIV.” The training addressed HIV-related health and mental health issues affecting Black gay and bisexual men.
• “Black Gays Coming Out in Face of Hostile Reception” — Atlanta Journal-Constitution Article Featuring Duncan Teague
  Newspaper article discussing the experiences of Black gay men organizing in Atlanta. The article includes commentary from Duncan E. Teague, co-chair of the African American Lesbian/Gay Alliance (AALGA), reflecting on community visibility and advocacy.
• Venus Magazine Cover Featuring Ann Nesby
  Cover of Venus Magazine, Volume 3, Number 1 (January 1997), featuring singer Ann Nesby. The magazine focused on news, culture, and issues affecting lesbians and gays of African descent.
• BLK Magazine Cover — “Has Winnie Lost It?”
  Cover of BLK: The National Black Lesbian and Gay Newsmagazine, Volume 3, Number 5 (May 1991). The issue features coverage of Black LGBTQ+ culture, politics, and current events.
• CLiKQUE Magazine Cover — “Remember Me? I’m Still Kicking and Raising Hell”
  Cover of CLiKQUE Magazine, Volume 2, Number 6 (November 1998), featuring a photograph of two men and the headline “Remember Me? I’m Still Kicking and Raising Hell.” The publication served as a news and entertainment magazine for Black LGBTQ+ communities.
• Portrait of Duncan Teague
  Color portrait of Duncan E. Teague, an Atlanta-based social and political activist, writer, and community organizer associated with Black LGBTQ+ organizing and the ADODI Muse ensemble. The portrait depicts Teague resting his hands together while looking directly at the camera.
• Florie Trice and Martha Greer Bentley
  Photograph of Florie Trice and Martha Greer Bentley during an event associated with the National Conclave of Grady Graduate Nurses, taken in 1965. The image shows Martha Greer Bentley standing and signing a document on a table while Florie Trice sits nearby observing the moment. A man stands behind the table, leaning forward to watch the signing. Floral arrangements and formal attire suggest the occasion was part of a ceremonial or organizational gathering. The photograph documents the professional and social activities of African American nurses connected with the Grady Graduate Nurses organization. Professional nursing associations such as this played an important role in supporting Black medical professionals during the twentieth century, providing networks for professional advancement, leadership development, and community service during a period when opportunities in many medical institutions remained limited by racial discrimination.
• Venus Magazine, October 1995 — “A Call to Action!”
  Cover of Venus Magazine (October 1995), featuring the headline “A Call to Action!” and highlighting how America’s Black gay men and lesbians responded to the Million Man March. The cover includes a photograph of two individuals on a motorcycle during a community gathering, along with feature mentions of Urvashi Vaid and national conversations on equality and activism among LGBTQ people of color.
• Venus Magazine, Aug/Sept 1995 (Black Gay Pride Issue)
  Cover of Venus Magazine (August/September 1995), a special Black Gay Pride issue featuring the headline “A Lady & a Woman.” The cover spotlights Black LGBTQ+ arts and culture, including a play by Derieck Scott and features related to the Cotsville Stories. Venus was one of the most prominent publications centering lesbians and gays of color in the 1990s.
• Between Brothers, Vol. 1, Issue 1 (2003)
  Color magazine cover for Between Brothers, Vol. 1, Issue 1 (2003), a publication produced by BEBASHI’s “Brotherhood” program and circulated within Black same-gender-loving and HIV/AIDS advocacy networks. The cover features a close-up portrait of a Black man with locs, alongside a table of contents highlighting themes of mentorship, responsibility, adolescent development, street outreach, and brotherhood-focused community support.
• “Gays Join Atlanta MLK Day Celebrations” — Southern Voice, January 11, 2001
• “Gay Center Taps New Director” — Southern Voice, January 18, 2001
  Newspaper article from Southern Voice announcing Craig Washington’s appointment as Executive Director of the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Center. The article details Washington’s plans to expand outreach across Atlanta’s diverse GLBT communities and continue the Center’s legacy of advocacy, education, and health programming.
• “5 Hot Activists” — Feature Including Craig Washington
  Magazine feature spotlighting five Black LGBTQ+ activists, including Craig Washington, Steve Scarborough, Harry Knox, Ashé L. Louise, and Lawrie Demorest. The article celebrates their leadership and advocacy for equality, community health, and social justice across the South.
• “Volunteerism: Giving the Gift of Time” — Article by Craig Washington (Venus Magazine, February 1995)
  Published in Venus Magazine, this essay by Craig Washington reflects on the meaning of volunteerism, particularly in the context of African American communities and AIDS activism. Washington discusses his work with AID Atlanta’s African-American Outreach program and the importance of service, empathy, and kinship in building resilient communities.
• “Moving Our Community Forward” — Public Forum Featuring Craig Washington
  Promotional flyer for a community discussion titled “Moving Our Community Forward,” featuring Craig Washington, Executive Director of the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Center. The event, hosted by AEN, explored strategies for Atlanta’s gay and lesbian community to grow collectively and engage civic issues.
• Craig Washington Exhibit Video
• AARL Large Print Collection