It’s election week in America. It's the once-every-four-years moment we consider how we view ourselves as a nation. Central to both campaigns is an American myth told over and over again: America is a place where anything can happen, where anybody can pull themselves up by the bootstraps and make something of themselves. A wild west where only the strongest and the fittest sit at the top of the hierarchy.

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Labor Day weekend in Atlanta is historically one of the busiest weekends in the city, with football season kicking off at the Benz, Dragon Con attracting America’s most devoted fandoms, House in the Park celebrating 20 years of dancing and all the joys that come with Black Pride. For Labor Day weekend, the streets of Atlanta were full of roller skating dragons, frat boys in polos and Khakis, a million Harry Potters and Bulldogs fans painted in UGA’s signature red and black. It’s always refreshing to see such a different mix of people all coming together for a weekend of unanimous enjoyment. 

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If you’ve spent any time on social media, you may have heard of the film “The Color Purple” and HBO’s drama series “Euphoria.” These award-winning films have caught the attention of film and show enthusiasts worldwide, and shined a spotlight on American actor and playwright, Colman Domingo.

The 54-year-old Philadelphia native wasn’t always interested in the arts, however, he was passionate about writing. He was part of his high school’s newspaper and even majored in journalism for two semesters before transitioning to radio, television, and film at Temple University.

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