The Porch: Stories from Atlanta
This page includes clips of the full narratives by legacy residents of Atlanta. The full narratives and transcripts can be found HERE.
Family and dog sitting on their front porch.
Opening: Meaning of The Porch
The Porch is a gathering place for conversation and reflection—a welcoming space for openness and respect. The porch is where generational wisdom flowed, and where the elders kept watch over the younger ones playing outside. It is both a figurative space and a literal space of connection.
V003-701224-A09, Tom Coffin Photographs. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library.
The Meaning of Community
What does community mean to you? It is a complicated word: community. Is it a shared language? Shared culture? Is it your neighborhood or city? Maybe…it is all of the above and more.
Close-up of a football goal post.
Growing Up
Childhood and adolescence can be a time of joy and learning, creating cherished memories: playing in the woods, eating sweet treats, and cheering for the football team. Growing up can also instill life lessons that stick with you throughout adulthood. And sometimes, growing up brings clarity and understanding.