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21^st Century Global Atlanta is a public humanities, multi-media digital story-telling, and ethnographic archive project that engages and empowers heritage and immigrant communities and foreign-born residents who make the Metro Atlanta region their home and, in the process, make Atlanta a global city. We document and connect with the individuals and communities that are transforming Atlanta into a global metropolis, such as heritage and immigrant communities, foreign-born residents in a variety of professional fields, and thought and community leaders and various professionals engaged in the global community. We document everyday contributions and journeys through a podcast series, documentary film, digital archives, writing, and research and public presentations.

Building Community through Education

The Global Village Project is a school for refugee girls located right in the heart of Georgia, Decatur. The school started from a need noticed by the community in Clarkston.

Dual Language Immersion

Dual Language Immersion (DLI) is a way that bilingual education has been integrated into the public school system beginning in Kindergarten and following through until 12th grade. DLI has gained traction across the country as an effective method of both language...

Sustainability Initiatives

The Clarkston International Garden started by Global Growers in 2009 was created to help refugees continue practicing their agricultural traditions here in the United States.

“City of Peace” and the Atlanta Peace Initiative

What does it mean to be a city of peace? The team takes a critical look at the characteristics of a "city of peace" and how Atlanta fits into that framework.

Peacemaking: A campus student’s perspective

International Student Huaiwen shares what it is like learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. and US civil rights Martin Luther King, Jr..

Featured Peacemaker: Mary-Pat Hector

Team member John Jajeh takes a deep dive into peacemaker Mary-Pat Hector's work and impact over the last 10 years.

Featured Peacemaker: Cosmo Whyte

Team member Amanda discusses peace with trans-disciplinary artist and teacher, Cosmo Whyte.

Atlanta Markets

Atlanta Markets & Its Food History About The Markets There were relatively few markets in Georgia before the 1970s. Atlanta significantly lagged behind other large cities in the north and the west when it came to farmer’s market popularity and visibility....

The Relevance & Power of the Nobel Peace Prize

We look at surrounding controversies and the history behind the renowned prize.

Featured Peacemaker: Professor Kirk Bowman

Team member Alyssa sits down with Professor Kirk Bowman to talk about peace making and philanthropy.

Season 1: Global Spaces

Season 2: City of Peace

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