black@lanta

Atlanta, the Black Mecca, is a major city in the United States known for their historical connection to the Civil Rights Movement and its Southern Hospitality. Birthplace to legendary music artists, political activists, and trailblazing businessmen and women, this is a place where many African Americans call home. black@lanta is a poetic work that allows the reader to see Atlanta from a bronze lens perspective. Poet and photographer, Francene Breakfield shares her memories of growing up Black in Atlanta. This coffee table keepsake is a beautiful photographic collection of spaces and places that are close to her heart. Colorful images paired with rhythmic verse express how her experience has shaped her into the woman she is today.