Artwork by Southern writer Flannery O’Connor is on display in Milledgeville, Ga. While O’Connor is well known for her short stories and novels, she was also a prolific visual artist.

In 1968, Macon’s Gwendolyn Payton approached the head of Mercer University’s art department. She wanted to discuss pursuing an art degree. He told her she didn’t have what it took to earn one, because she was Black.

Atlanta’s BeltLine winds through the city’s different neighborhoods for miles. Along the way, it’s populated by cyclists, walkers, and runners. They are...