African Americans in Atlanta

African Americans are people in the U.S. who are descended from Africans who were brought to the U.S. as slaves in the 17th and 18th centuries. African Americans who live in Atlanta are part of a large community of African Americans all across the U.S. who have a long history and many shared experiences. In Atlanta, African Americans have played a big role in local history and culture. Going back to the 1700s, enslaved people helped to build the city of Atlanta and many other places in the area. Today, African Americans in Atlanta make up a lot of the city's population, and many are very involved in the city's government and businesses. African Americans in Atlanta have made the city into the unique, vibrant place it is today.