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HIREATH [Poetry]

Photo of the moon. Most of the photo is of a darkening sky, but a small crescent moon can be seen near the middle.

I am consumed by the overwhelming presence of your love. It crashes into my soul like lightning, leaving me in a state of habromania, intoxicated by the sheer magnitude of emotions you awaken within me. Your love wraps around me like a warm embrace, a haven I can’t resist. I am addicted to the way […]

Behind the Mask: Breaking Down the Costumes in ‘The Lion King’

Actors in "The Lion King" perform on stage. To the left, an actor/puppeteer is a cheetah and to the right, actors/puppeteers portray two giraffes.

Draped in cloth, painted with colors of different shades, and placed into cultural garments, the actors take center stage. From head to toe, Tony Award-winning costume designer Julie Taymor has successfully represented Afro-Asian art and culture throughout the Disney musical. As the lights shine down on Pride Rock, we watch as actors throughout the play […]

Why ‘The Lion King’ Fans Still Love the Musical 30 Years Later [VIDEO]

Two teens stand outside of the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. They are standing in front of a yellow "The Ling King" poster with brown text.

Earlier this month, VOX ATL journalists were able to see “The Lion King” at the Fox Theatre. Ahead of the performance, the teens interviewed a few theatregoers about why they love the musical and what they were most looking forward to seeing that evening. More “The Lion King” Content: “The Importance of Costuming in ‘The […]

‘The Lion King’: A Tale of Siblinghood, Conflict, and Love

Gerald Ramsey as Mufasa

On the evening of Oct. 3, 2024, I finally checked out the musical version of “The Lion King” at The Fox Theatre. Initially, I didn’t expect there to be much of a difference story-wise, since, by this point in my 17 years of life, I have seen “The Lion King” (1994) more times than I […]

“Hoarder” [Poetry]

A photo of a wave breaking on a rock on the beach.

I am cluttered like a hoarder’s dining room table, filled to the brim with remnants of the past. Memories, both bitter and sweet, cling to every surface, refusing to be forgotten. The fragments left behind by the people and experiences I have loved linger, forever etched into the very fabric of my being. Like a […]

POV: You’re seeing ‘The Lion King’ at the Fox Theatre with VOX ATL [VIDEO]

The company of "The Lion King" in front of a blue background. Performers are in detailed costumes to portray lions, giraffes, gazelles and other animals who live in the African savanna.

VOX ATL teen journalists saw ‘The Lion King’ performed at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta earlier this month. They vlogged most of the experience, from interviewing people on the street ahead of the performance to checking out merch after the show. Check it below (and scroll down for links to our other “The Lion King” […]

The Importance of Costuming in ‘The Lion King’

Several performers portraying the lionesses in "The Lion King" stage play leap in front of a blue background.

When we meet someone for the first time, we often find ourselves drawn to the most noticeable aspects of their appearance. As humans, we are naturally impressionable and tend to focus on what stands out to us the most. Personal stylists focus on showcasing who one is through their clothing, and how they want to […]

Buried [Poetry]

My grave Will have Flowers Won’t it? The petals Withering As the Worms Further My peace The constant Rush Swallowed As my Body is Encapsulated The wind A distant Threat It can No longer Steal My loves Dandelion Seeds It’s only Toys It spreads The life Of the Resilient I never Could Learn The ideals […]

Atlanta’s OYE Fest tells a Story of Heritage, Connection and Culture

Venezuelan singer Janiz performing at OYE Fest 2024. Janiz has blue hair and is holding a microphone while wearing a pink shirt and red pants.

Last Sunday, October 7, Atlanta’s Latinx Arts and Music Festival, OYE Fest, took place in Old Fourth Ward Park. Held in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, since 2017, the festival has spotlighted locally based talent and provided a platform for artists and social justice activists within the Hispanic community. Grammy Award winner – and […]

Authenticity [Poetry]

A Cat Resting On Grass

I stumbled upon an apple, its beauty so clear,Its crimson skin, a true delight, so dear.Yet within, its flesh held an unforeseen sight,Without hesitation, I took a bite. Disguised in beauty, it veiled its flaws,An overripe core, betraying nature’s laws.Though tempted to discard, I hesitated,This apple, flawed, held potential worth applauded. It had put on […]