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Riverside Cafe - Creole: Cajun G "Soul Food", 1 Poydras Street, (504) 522-2061
A tlan ta U niversity C enter H istoric D istrict: Ashby Street/MLK Jr Drive and
The Praline Connection - Cajun G "Soul Food”: 542 Frenchman Street, (504) 945-5954
N orthside Drive. Composed o f M orris Brown College (1885), Clark College (1869),
Atlanta University (1865), Morehouse College (1867), Spelman College (1881) and the
Nightclubs
Adeoux's Lounge and Nightclub: 5824 Hayne Blvd., (504) 241-3948, Top 40 Dance Music.
Interdenom inational Theological Center (1957) (Clark College and Atlanta University
have merged to form Clark Atlanta University.) The Atlanta University Center is signifi­
The Bottom line: 2101 N. Clairborne, 7th Ward, (504) 947-9297
Charlie B's: 829 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 523-9028, Live entertainment.
cant as the nation's largest concentration o f major institutions o f higher learning for
African Americans and has produced a lion's share o f celebrated African American
Club VIP: 9200,1-10 Service Road, (504) 245-1512 Top 40 Dance Music.
Pampy's: 2005 N Broad Street, Gentilly. jazz, RGB G Oldies (504) 949-7970.
achievers including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., author Alice W alker and Atlanta Mayor
Maynard Jackson.
Whispers: 8700 Lake Forest Boulevard, (504) 245-1059, Dance Club
Hammond House Galleries: 503 Peoples Street, SW
= (404)752-8215
Here are a few New Orleans Tour Representatives specializing in Black
History Tours.
= This ga lle ry and resource cen ter o f A frican
2 A m erican a rt is housed in a re s to re d 1857
Fun Day Bayou Tours: (504) 889-3372. Rafaele's Tours: (504) 241-5284
> Victorian home—one of the three oldest houses
Wee Crescent Tours: (504) 486-1631
£ in Atlanta's West End. The 14-room house itself
| is beautiful filled with 19th century chandeliers,
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Museums
From the work of contemporary African American artists to authentic African artifacts.
Los Angeles is a veritable abundance of fine art
C a lifo r n ia A fro -A m e ric a n M useum celebrates the achievem ents A frican
A rt G alleries
Black H istory Tours
os Angeles' original 44 settlers, 26 were of African descent. These
brothers and sisters were the cornerstone of a rich cultural tradi­
tion upon which future generations continue to build. Today, their
pioneering spirit endures as is evidenced by the number of African
American enterprises flourishing in the city of angels.
e brass and hand blown glass lightin g fixtures
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Americans in history and art, 600 State Drive. Exposition Park, (213) 744-7432.
F o w le r Museum o f C ultural History, home to one of the nation's leading collec­
tions o f African, Oceanic and Native American art and material culture. UCLA Campus.
405 Hilgard Avenue. (310) 825-4361.
The Museum in Black a collection of dolls, masks, figurines, beads and statues fill
this museum o f African culture A separate showroom displays thousands o f pieces
of African-American memorabilia. 4331 Degnan Blvd., (213) 292-9528
A frica House is the museum o f art. culture and cuisine of African and the African
Diaspora. 3863 Santa Rosalia Dr.. (213) 296-4964
For events scheduled through the end of the year, be sure to call
The Greater New Orleans Black Tourism Network at (800) 725-5652, to request your
copy of “The Soul Of New Orleans" or pick up a copy of The Louisiana Weekly
Inside the Apex Museum
Ancestral Art Gallery: 780 North Highland Avenue, NE (404) 872-0792. This 10 year old
A rt G alleries
(504) 524S5f>3
gallery specializes in African American art and is a resource for newly emerging artists.
Arts Etc: ethnic jewelry and African art, 678 Cloverdale Avenue. (213) 935-8263
Fine Arts of Atlanta: 88 Old Alabama Street, Underground, (404) 577-5928
Black Gallery: works o f African-Am erican photographers. 107 Santa Barbara Plaza
Fine Art, prints, posters, m ini-prints, art and children's books. Specializing in contem­
porary African American art
(213) 294-9024.
Galarie Lakaya at Blue Skys: Black art. including works by Caribbean and Haitian artists
Shopping
2100 W. Hyde Park Blvd, (213) 299-2640.
Off the Wall of Time Art Gallery: emerging artists 8820 S Sepulveda Blvd . Ste 103.
tlanta is the happening city for African Americans with unen­
cumbered opportunities, that’s what usually comes to mind
when most think of Atlanta, Georgia. It is a city of inhabitants as
hospitable as its warm Georgia weather and boasts a length
chronology of distinguished leaders, numerous churches, histor­
ical sites and museums. Following are just a few of Atlanta’s
most asked about tourist attractions:
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Apex Museum (The African American Panoramic Experience): 135 Auburn Avenue.
Out-of-Africa: 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy, SW, Greenbrair Mall. (404) 344-7100
Batik & Accessories: 1148 E u clid A venue, NF (404)
(310) 348-1185
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South DeKalb Mall: 2801 Candler Road, Decatur (404) 241-2431
Sightseeing/Attractions
Afrocentric merchandise under one roof Fraternity Row selling shirts and parapherna­
The Watts Towers: this soaring monument is a collection o f nine major sculptures which
lia from historically Black Colleges, B. Dolton Booksellers, and Positive Vibration selling
evolved over a jjeriod o f 33 years, constructed without benefit o f machinery, 1765 E
T-shirts with positive messages about Black experiences, etc.
First World Bookstore. Greenbrair Mall, (404) 346-3263
107th St.(213) 271-9711
Hollywood Walk of Fame: located on Hollywood Blvd and honoring numberous African
The U nderground is Atlanta's number one shopping, and entertainment center.
Americans who have left their mark in the Arts.
Dunbar Hatch this landmark was
NE (404) 521-2739—art exhibits on local Black history and rotating exhibits by local and
Tulane University is home to the Amistad Research Center, the largest
African American ethnic historical archive in the world It contains mil­
lions of priceless manuscripts dating from the 1700’s to the present with
more than 90% on black-white relations X a v ie r U niversity is the only
predom inantly Black Roman Catholic U niversity in the Western
Hemisphere and the third largest member college of the United Negro
College Fund.
Restaurants and Nightlife
Many travel to New Orleans just to eat. Once you savor the multitude of
spices and herbs, and unique food combinations that distinguishes the
"Creole cooking” of New Orleans, making a pilgrimage to dine in this
culinary mecca doesn't sound so crazy
Crawfish, File’ Gumbo, Jumbalaya, Boudin and Cowan turtle, try them
all I Here are just a few recommendations for restaurants and nightclubs
where you can’t go wrong:
national African American artists.
D ining and N ightlife
the first hotel built in the U S.
M a rtin Luther King H istoric District: Auburn Avenue (404) 524-1956
Aleck's Barbecue Heaven: 783 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, NW (404) 525-2062.
exclusively fo r Blacks. 4225 S.
Visit the birth home o f Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., the Ebenezer Baptist Church where
Beautiful Restaurant: Soul food. 397 Auburn Ave, NE (404) 223-0080
Central Avenue, (213) 234-7882.
he preached, and the place he was laid to rest, all w ithin a few city blocks.
Soul Vegetarian: 879A Ralph Abernathy Blvd . SW, (404) 752-5194
Sweet Auburn H istoric D istrict: Auburn Avenue From the 1880's through the
Caribbean Sunset lounge (The Underground): (404) 659-4589
Nightclubs and Lounges
1940's 'Sweet Auburn" was the thriving center for Black enterprise. Dubbed "Sweet
Chanterelle's Cafe: 646 Evans, SW. (404)758-0909
W ith LA re sid e n ts a p a rty is
Auburn" in the 1930's because "money flowed like honey” it was known as the "Richest
The Crab House, Rio Shopping Mall: Peidmont and North Aves (404) 872-0011
most often a part o f the plan,
Negro street in the world" Home to landmark churches and Black businesses..
Pascal's: 830 M artin Luther King Jr. Dr., SW (404) 577-3150, Supper club
here are a few suggestions for a
Comedy Act Theater: 917 peachtree Street, (404) 875-3550
good time.
Current Affair Night Club: 34 W
Just Jazz: 2101 Tula Street, NE (404) 233-1133. Celebrity supported Jazz club
Royal Peacock: 186 1/2 Auburn Avenue, NE (404) 880-0745
M anchester Ave, Inglew ood,
Reggae in a legendary club
(310) 674-3764. Live blues enter­
Diamonds & Pearls: 2329 Cheshire Bridge Road, (404) 633-4681 - Rap, RGB, Top 40 hits.
tainment and DJs, Dinner
Harlem Nights: 3089 Campbellton Road. (404) 349-0640
Chez Helene: 1540 N Robertson, modeled for TV's Franks P lace (504) 945-0444
V's on Peachtree: 320 Peachtree Street, (404) 522-3021. RGB from the charts
s Jerry's Flying Fox: 8724 MLK Jr
Vixens: 195 Lucky Street (404) 523-5985, Comedy Nights. Reggae
± Blvd (213) 293-5544 Jazz. RGB.
| Blues and pop Lunch served
Call the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau lo r your copy o f 'Atlanta Now' A directory
2 Tues-Sat.
| Kingston 12: 814 B ro a d w a y,
for African American attractions and entertainment. (404) 656-3567 o r pick up a copy
Eddm's Restaurant and Bar - Seafood 2119 Law Street. Gentilly. (504) 945 2207
£ Santa M onica, (310) 451-4423
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< LA s exclusive reggae club, local
of The Atlanta Daily World for an update on scheduled performances
Henry's Soul Food: 2501 S. Claiborne Avenue, (504) 821-7757
Jaeger's Seafood Restaurant; 1701 Elysian Fields Ave. Gentilly, (504) 947-0111
Watts Towers, Los Angeles
Olivier's Lottonne Saison - Creole. 911 Decatur Street. French Quarter. (504) 525-7754
Rita's Otd Frenth Quarter Restaurant - Soul 945 Chartres Street. (504) 525 7345
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