The Atlanta Dialogue
“Reflecting our past, celebrating our today, changing our future.”
What is a dialogue? It is a conversation, an exchange of ideas, an opportunity to learn, to share and to grow.
In the 1950s, civil rights leaders began a critical dialogue with our nation - one that centered around Dr. Martin Luther King’s vision of a “vibrant, multiracial nation united in justice, peace and reconciliation.”
The living legacy of the civil rights movement has brought together two great cultural leaders - the Woodruff Arts Center and the National Black Arts Festival, who respectively celebrate their 40th and 20th anniversaries this year. This collaboration, The Atlanta Dialogue, will provide all who participate with the opportunity to explore, discuss, and reflect upon the civil rights continuum through a year long series of activities centered around the arts.
As we mark the 40th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination this year, The Atlanta Dialogue will not only provide an important opportunity to remember our past, but also challenge us to think about what being an American means today. It is an open invitation to experience art through a variety of programming. Engage, listen, and talk through conversations with various artists, and share your reactions by participating in a number of blogs throughout the year.
Get involved in the living legacy. Join The Atlanta Dialogue today.
About Our Families
Several multi-generational Atlanta families have agreed to participate in The Atlanta Dialogue and share their experience. Check back throughout the year to see video taped conversations and reactions to our programs and read or participate in their “family blog.”
To learn more about each organization please use the following links:
Woodruff Arts Center
National Black Arts Festival
Sponsors
We would like to extend a special thank you to our sponsors:
The Home Depot
Turner Broadcasting
