Christina Lee
@minaannlee.bsky.social
Skatin' on ice like I'm Kristi Yamaguchi. www.christinalee.me
By Andre 3000's Source Awards speech in 1995, Atlanta's first 24-hour rap station was just getting started—in a city that was scared to play rap for even an hour.
How did Hot 97.5 stand a chance? Ep. 1 of #AtlantaIs talks to the folks who put up a good fight, including some intern named Ludacris.
How did Hot 97.5 stand a chance? Ep. 1 of #AtlantaIs talks to the folks who put up a good fight, including some intern named Ludacris.
…Where Rap Moved the Dial - Atlanta Is... | iHeart
<p>How a dedicated group of DJs and radio programmers fought an uphill battle to get rap music played on the airwaves in ‘90s Atlanta, and how one of the city’s most famous homegrown stars...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
By Andre 3000's Source Awards speech in 1995, Atlanta's first 24-hour rap station was just getting started—in a city that was scared to play rap for even an hour.
How did Hot 97.5 stand a chance? Ep. 1 of #AtlantaIs talks to the folks who put up a good fight, including some intern named Ludacris.
How did Hot 97.5 stand a chance? Ep. 1 of #AtlantaIs talks to the folks who put up a good fight, including some intern named Ludacris.
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This magazine just fired all of their politics staffers
We are honored to receive the @rooseveltinstitute.org's 2025 Four Freedoms Award for Freedom of Speech and Expression, and to be among a stellar class of laureates including @wck.org, @cvt.org, and more. Details: tnvge.co/ZMIUg7v
November 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This magazine just fired all of their politics staffers
This also means that for the first time in a year, I'm available for new projects and clients. Would love to chat about how we can make more cool shit together. www.christinalee.me
November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This also means that for the first time in a year, I'm available for new projects and clients. Would love to chat about how we can make more cool shit together. www.christinalee.me
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If @minaannlee.bsky.social put it together, you know it's legit.
For the past year, I've been working on a show about the city I call home. That show is called "Atlanta Is...," and it is a truly stacked production ... starting with who's narrating our trailer: www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...
Atlanta Is... | iHeart
From the underground clubs that birthed music that took over the world, to the hustlers who made the city a mecca for filmmaking, and the churches whose pastors influence politics, “Atlanta Is…” tells...
www.iheart.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
If @minaannlee.bsky.social put it together, you know it's legit.
For the past year, I've been working on a show about the city I call home. That show is called "Atlanta Is...," and it is a truly stacked production ... starting with who's narrating our trailer: www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...
Atlanta Is... | iHeart
From the underground clubs that birthed music that took over the world, to the hustlers who made the city a mecca for filmmaking, and the churches whose pastors influence politics, “Atlanta Is…” tells...
www.iheart.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
For the past year, I've been working on a show about the city I call home. That show is called "Atlanta Is...," and it is a truly stacked production ... starting with who's narrating our trailer: www.iheart.com/podcast/1119...
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i pre-ordered the UY SCUTI vinyl assuming it would be good (i was wrong) and what arrived is a totally different tracklisting with a bunch of new songs…it’s a short, mediocre, weirdly tender thug record as opposed to the 75+ minute datadump that’s on streaming
September 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
i pre-ordered the UY SCUTI vinyl assuming it would be good (i was wrong) and what arrived is a totally different tracklisting with a bunch of new songs…it’s a short, mediocre, weirdly tender thug record as opposed to the 75+ minute datadump that’s on streaming
In this age of celebrity chatcasts, all I want is an updated Red Bull Music Academy lecture with Metro Boomin and Young Dro
August 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In this age of celebrity chatcasts, all I want is an updated Red Bull Music Academy lecture with Metro Boomin and Young Dro
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I wrote about the recent “discussion” about how Martin treated Pam and how it bums me out that so many of us just flat out refuse to have conversations about stuff we love anymore. Stan culture and anti-intellectualism about *art* is ruining us.
andscape.com/features/on-...
andscape.com/features/on-...
On ‘Martin,’ Pam and how we talk about art we love
Ari Lennox's recent comments pave the way for an important conversation
andscape.com
August 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I wrote about the recent “discussion” about how Martin treated Pam and how it bums me out that so many of us just flat out refuse to have conversations about stuff we love anymore. Stan culture and anti-intellectualism about *art* is ruining us.
andscape.com/features/on-...
andscape.com/features/on-...
My friends at documentary studio Rap Portraits have been putting out a zine that features an essay by music journalist Yoh and reader submissions that are equally as thoughtful.
Literally jumped at the chance to copy edit the latest edition. Read and download it here: rapportraits.substack.com
Literally jumped at the chance to copy edit the latest edition. Read and download it here: rapportraits.substack.com
August 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
My friends at documentary studio Rap Portraits have been putting out a zine that features an essay by music journalist Yoh and reader submissions that are equally as thoughtful.
Literally jumped at the chance to copy edit the latest edition. Read and download it here: rapportraits.substack.com
Literally jumped at the chance to copy edit the latest edition. Read and download it here: rapportraits.substack.com
How much should a cup of coffee cost in the age of climate change, supply chain issues, and likely tariffs? I asked Atlanta roasters Portrait Coffee and Tanbrown Coffee for the Cost of Living Project and @canopyatl.bsky.social www.costoflivingatl.org/post/this-is...
“This isn’t going to work anymore”
Atlanta roasters reconsider how much a cup of coffee should cost
www.costoflivingatl.org
June 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
How much should a cup of coffee cost in the age of climate change, supply chain issues, and likely tariffs? I asked Atlanta roasters Portrait Coffee and Tanbrown Coffee for the Cost of Living Project and @canopyatl.bsky.social www.costoflivingatl.org/post/this-is...
Two entertainment profiles I would have loved to see from Atlanta publications: the TV return of people's champ Nicole Paige Brooks, and how Le Castle Vania went from MJQ to John Wick (and now Ballerina)
June 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Two entertainment profiles I would have loved to see from Atlanta publications: the TV return of people's champ Nicole Paige Brooks, and how Le Castle Vania went from MJQ to John Wick (and now Ballerina)
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I'm in the market to hire freelance writers in Atlanta, looking at stories others are ignoring, particularly where business and politics cross paths.
I'm looking to fill the gap, because subscription revenue means I can write where the AJC and the Atlanta Business Chronicle are both compromised.
I'm looking to fill the gap, because subscription revenue means I can write where the AJC and the Atlanta Business Chronicle are both compromised.
March 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I'm in the market to hire freelance writers in Atlanta, looking at stories others are ignoring, particularly where business and politics cross paths.
I'm looking to fill the gap, because subscription revenue means I can write where the AJC and the Atlanta Business Chronicle are both compromised.
I'm looking to fill the gap, because subscription revenue means I can write where the AJC and the Atlanta Business Chronicle are both compromised.
Looking to speak to someone in Atlanta who's had to change their coffee-buying habits amid recent price increases. Let me know if that's you -- would love to chat for a story!
March 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Looking to speak to someone in Atlanta who's had to change their coffee-buying habits amid recent price increases. Let me know if that's you -- would love to chat for a story!
Oh wow. Bottom of the Map --- and with that, my career in podcasting --- would never have existed, had City Lights not invited me and Regina on to talk Childish Gambino's "This is America."
Grateful to the OG Lois Reitzes and the 45 years she's been on the air. www.wabe.org/wabes-lois-r...
Grateful to the OG Lois Reitzes and the 45 years she's been on the air. www.wabe.org/wabes-lois-r...
WABE’s Lois Reitzes Announces June 2025 Retirement from Weekday Radio Hosting
The longtime host of CITY LIGHTS and SECOND CUP CONCERT will conclude her 45-year career as one of Atlanta’s signature radio voices this summer. ATLANTA (March 6, 2025) – WABE […]
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March 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Oh wow. Bottom of the Map --- and with that, my career in podcasting --- would never have existed, had City Lights not invited me and Regina on to talk Childish Gambino's "This is America."
Grateful to the OG Lois Reitzes and the 45 years she's been on the air. www.wabe.org/wabes-lois-r...
Grateful to the OG Lois Reitzes and the 45 years she's been on the air. www.wabe.org/wabes-lois-r...
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I also appreciate For Keeps Books for curating books by Black authors who I wouldn't otherwise find
February 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I also appreciate For Keeps Books for curating books by Black authors who I wouldn't otherwise find
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Queenie's consignment in the same shopping center is *fantastic*.
February 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Queenie's consignment in the same shopping center is *fantastic*.
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JB's is great! I also love Ella Guru record shop, up in the North Druid Hills area. They have great pricing and new stuff comes in very regularly.
February 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
JB's is great! I also love Ella Guru record shop, up in the North Druid Hills area. They have great pricing and new stuff comes in very regularly.
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Bookish in East Atlanta is another great independent bookstore!
February 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Bookish in East Atlanta is another great independent bookstore!
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📌 have enjoyed my radio roasters beans but happy to hear there are other good ones out there! #SoonBeaning also sorry for the quote this doesn't make a lot of sense out of context
True story: One year I bought a coffee subscription that featured coffees from across the country. Our favorite just so happened to be made down the street from us. If you're not buying your beans from Portrait Coffee you're missing out. portrait.coffee
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February 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
📌 have enjoyed my radio roasters beans but happy to hear there are other good ones out there! #SoonBeaning also sorry for the quote this doesn't make a lot of sense out of context
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Absolutely! I have proudly supported my local groceries and bakeries. There are also plenty of little mom and pop shops that sell everything else I need/don't need. Buy local! Support small business. Let the big boys suffer until they decide to play nicely with us.
Lately (and not just because of Target ending DEI efforts), I've been so grateful that here in Atlanta, I can support small businesses to meet basic and not-so-basic needs. Some of my favorites:
February 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Absolutely! I have proudly supported my local groceries and bakeries. There are also plenty of little mom and pop shops that sell everything else I need/don't need. Buy local! Support small business. Let the big boys suffer until they decide to play nicely with us.
Lately (and not just because of Target ending DEI efforts), I've been so grateful that here in Atlanta, I can support small businesses to meet basic and not-so-basic needs. Some of my favorites:
February 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Lately (and not just because of Target ending DEI efforts), I've been so grateful that here in Atlanta, I can support small businesses to meet basic and not-so-basic needs. Some of my favorites:
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Woke up mad! So I folded the laundry, did the dishes, and added more helpful links to my gregpak.link old school directory page. Check it out!
gregpak.link : old school links to make 2025 better
An old-school directory of helpful links to make 2025 better. All human, no 'A.i.' Leaning towards local and indepedent.
gregpak.link
February 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Woke up mad! So I folded the laundry, did the dishes, and added more helpful links to my gregpak.link old school directory page. Check it out!
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Kendrick Lamar Awarded Nobel Beef Prize theonion.com/kendric...
February 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Kendrick Lamar Awarded Nobel Beef Prize theonion.com/kendric...
Closely monitoring this Georgia House bill that would restrict how "music, dance, performance art," etc. gets cited in court cases www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/...
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February 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Closely monitoring this Georgia House bill that would restrict how "music, dance, performance art," etc. gets cited in court cases www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/...