Sweet Auburn is more than a historic district — it is a testament to Black resilience, innovation, and community power. Long before skyscrapers reshaped Atlanta’s skyline, Auburn Avenue was already rising, brick by brick, through the determination of Black entrepreneurs, educators, clergy, and families who refused to be defined by segregation. A Legacy Born from Determination In the early 20th century, Sweet Auburn became known as “the richest Negro street in the world.” Here