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Jacinta Howard

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As seen in: The Infatuation, Flipboard, Audible Blog, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Thrillist, Paste, Black Entertainment Television (BET), Eater Atlanta, PopCrush, Shondaland, Atlanta Magazine and
Covers:  Arts, music, culture, entertainment, travel.
📚USA Today “Must Read Author” of 10+ novels ✍🏾Culture Writer

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Jacinta Howard is an Atlanta-based culture journalist, editor and author with more than a decade of experience across genres of media. Her bylined articles have appeared at Eater, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta magazine, Shondaland, Denver Westword, BET, and Rock The Bells, LL Cool J’s media company, where she served as managing editor. Jacinta’s 2022 article about the chicken wings served at Magic City, Atlanta’s world-famous strip club, was nominated for an American Society of Maga…

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Influential hip-hop pioneer Scarface brings Behind the Desk tour to Atlanta

Influential hip-hop pioneer Scarface brings Behind the Desk tour to Atlanta

"We're gonna wake him up!" Brad "Scarface" Jordan declared on stage while performing the 1991 rap classic, "M…

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What hip-hop owes to the Atlanta University Center

What hip-hop owes to the Atlanta University Center

Atlanta hip-hop would not be what it is today without the Atlanta University Center. It's a bold statement, b…

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Classic Atlanta Vibes vs. New Atlanta Favorites

Classic Atlanta Vibes vs. New Atlanta Favorites

Experience past and present Black culture in Atlanta at these iconic historic locations and the newest must-v…

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How Atlanta's romance writers are finding new, younger audiences

How Atlanta's romance writers are finding new, younger audiences

At its core, the romance novel satisfies a fundamental human desire to experience love. In a world that often…

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How Atlanta's Hottest Strip Club Became a Chicken Wing Destination

How Atlanta's Hottest Strip Club Became a Chicken Wing Destination

Regulars, out-of-town guests, and even NBA stars visit the city's hottest strip club to taste its iconic chic…

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Goodie Mob Returns to Offer a Survival Kit for the Times

Goodie Mob Returns to Offer a Survival Kit for the Times

In 1995, Goodie Mob released their debut LP , an album that wasn't only soul-stirring, introspective and wise…

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Lady Fannie Mae's Ultimate Fish Fry

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By Jacinta Howard 
| The Infatuation
photo credit: Sarah Newman Folks rightly start streaming into Lady Fannie Mae's Ultimate Fish Fry on late Friday afternoons for crispy fried fish, desserts worthy of Sunday dinner, and a welcoming downhome atmosphere. The place feels like your church elder's unofficial hangout spot-and honestly, it might be, considering the signs advertising church meetups-but fried fish is the real draw.
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Where To Go When You Miss Old Atlanta

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By Jacinta Howard , Nina Hemphill Reeder, Juli Horsford 
| The Infatuation
So you're craving a soul food plate from Chantrell's, want to hit up Shark Bar after Club Kaya or 112, catch a set at Apache Cafe, and end the night with waffles from Gladys Knight's. Yeah, that's not happening. But if we just struck a nostalgic chord for a time when the So So Def billboard watched over us, then you're in the right place. This guide is for the folks who miss old Atlanta-the version that felt more affordable, more culture-driven, and smaller in the right ways.
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Coffee Was Black - Review - Atlanta - The Infatuation

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By Jacinta Howard 
| The Infatuation
photo credit: Jacinta Howard With community events posted just outside the door and a sunny energy, Coffee Was Black is a small Caribbean cafe that quietly improves your day. The flavors and creativity here make this place a standout, especially with drinks like the plantain latte-creamy, spicy, with a full bodied richness.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job was writing for a small-staffed alt-weekly, where I was responsible for creating the events calendar.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! My dad collects antiques so I've definitely used a typewriter.

How is social media changing news?

It's made it instant and reckless. It's also made it more informed and less deliberately biased.

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