Underground Atlanta Celebrates Black History Month

Wendell Scott

Georgia native Wendell Scott is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Digital/Broadcast Journalism. Wendell's love for adventure with a local flair has taken him from performing at Stone Mountain Park to working in various media outlets around Georgia. Recently, he completed hosting and producing the nation's first college daytime talk show, The Wendell Show (www.youtube.com/TheWendellShow1) for three years. He loves horror films, sour gummi worms and anything James Franco. Follow him on Twitter: @TheWendellShow. Or if you want to chat, shoot him an email at wendellscott21@gmail.com.

What are you doing to celebrate Black History Month? Underground Atlanta is celebrating by bringing you its annual recognition of the roles of African Americans throughout U.S. history.

They’ve got a variety of events and programming throughout the month, including:

• African American Cinema Gallery Exhibit in the Upper Exchange/ February 23, 12 – 6 p.m.

This exhibit will pay tribute to many black actors, actresses and authors in the arts. The  presentation will cover many famous and not-so-famous African American films, drama series and sitcoms, along with more than 100 actors and actresses. You’ll get a chance to discover more than 100 miscellaneous and historical things like essays, screenplays, news clippings, and action figures! What? Yes, I’m there.

• Art Exhibitions at Underground Atlanta, Feb. 1 – 23 (select dates only) 

This exhibition will take you into the mind of artist Zenith Jenkins. Through various paintings, drawings and sculptures, Jenkins found a way to embrace  the principles of the Black Arts Movement.

They’ve got a lot more too. Take a trip to Underground Atlanta this February and dive into the best in Black History!

If you’d like more information, visit: www.underground-atlanta.com

–Wendell Scott