There has been an increase in the number of African- Americans in the city of Atlanta. With this rising number, there has been a rise in the culture it formulates. I was surprised the organizers included African- American galleries during the walk. My favorite piece from the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History was an abstract painting which incorporated the colors red, mustard, and green. These colors date back to African origins where the viewer can make the connection between the African flags and the different meanings represented by the colors. Red signifies the bloodshed in winning the war for independence. The mustard color represents the gold found in most parts of Africa. Lastly, the green represents
