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   Mayor Dickens & Office of Cultural Affairs Celebrate Legacy of Mayor Maynard Jackson with Photography Collection “Phoenix Reborn”
   ATLANTA—
   Mayor Andre Dickens and the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs unveiled a collection of photography documenting significant moments from former Mayor Maynard Jackson’s tenure as Atlanta’s first Black Mayor . The exhibition—titled “Phoenix Reborn: A Photographic Reflection of Atlanta City Government’s Past 50 Years”—has been curated from the works of two esteemed Atlanta photographers , Sue Ross and James Alexander . The “Phoenix Reborn”
   exhibitcaptures the essence of Atlanta’s growth , resilience and commitment to diversity and inclusion .
   “Mayor Maynard Jackson ' s vision extended beyond politics—he recognized the power of art to shape a city ' s soul . As we celebrate his legacy , we also honor his foresight in establishing Atlanta ' s first Bureau of Cultural Affairs . Through art , we continue to uplift our communities and commemorate our history , ”
   said Mayor Dickens .
   “We are privileged to have a catalog of Mayor Maynard Jackson’s legacy spanning the past 50 years through the remarkable lenses of Sue Ross and James Alexander , ”
   said Camille Russell Love , Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs .
   “We anticipate that visitors to this gallery will be captivated as they explore the many moments from his tenure as Mayor . ”
   Images from the event can be found at
   this link
    . Interviews with the artists can be found on
   ATL 26
    .
   The exhibit is part of a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mayor Maynard Jackson’s inauguration . For more information on the gallery , including videos featuring photographers
   Sue Rossand
   James Alexander
    , and to learn more about planned events for the celebration , visit
   atlmaynard50 . com
    .
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   www . atlantaga . gov
    or watch City Channel 26 . Follow the City of Atlanta on Facebook and Twitter 
   @CityofAtlanta
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