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What the name change means for careBy changing women's lives, the pill changed the nationThe barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafeAdults relive the musical camaraderie of their youth at band camps reprised for grown-upsJourney of a lifetime: A US teen Buddhist lama is now a monk studying in the Himalayan foothillsTrump sopesa paquete de armas para Taiwán tras cumbre destinada a estabilizar lazos EEUU- ChinaNicole Anthony “Superpinky” poses for a portrait during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
WARM SPRINGS, Georgia — Wearing gauzy wings and floaty dresses in a rainbow of colors, with glitter and rhinestones shimmering on their faces, Black cosplaying creatives gathered in a woodland clearing in central Georgia to celebrate whimsy and magic. ATL Black Fae Fest is a three-day event where participants celebrate their love of fantasy, self-expression and glamour.
It took place this month at the Mystic Woods glamping site in Warm Springs, about 70 miles south of Atlanta. Fae fest participants talk near venders during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Fae fest participants talk near venders during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
Founder Janelle Newell said she was inspired by Black Fae Day, a global event held every May to celebrate Black cosplayers and fantasy enthusiasts. She said via text message that a fae is a “mythical creature, and it could be anyone! Like an elf, a mermaid, a gnome, a fairy, a dragon. ” She described the Georgia event as “a collective experience created by a growing fae family and community.
” Children listen during Bele’s Faeries & Faebles story time during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Children listen during Bele’s Faeries & Faebles story time during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. “Everybody contributes something meaningful, whether it’s art, music, fashion, performance, support, organization, or simply good energy and love,” she said.
“Seeing this community continue to grow into a genuine family and safe space for whimsical Black creatives means everything to me. ” Fae fest participants Ro. Sa, right, and Marcus, left, laugh during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Fae fest participants Ro.
Sa, right, and Marcus, left, laugh during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. As they frolicked among the trees, performers and creatives had the chance to take part in activities including hip-hop opera, ax throwing, fire dancing, yoga, nature walks, storytelling, Dungeons and Dragons, a fashion show, sound healing and a fight demonstration. There was also plenty of food, clothing and makeup for sale.
“The experience was comforting,” she said. “It felt connecting, deep, and I could feel the energy and frequencies. ” Anniiyah Judd participates in story time during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Anniiyah Judd participates in story time during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
Bubbles float through the air during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Bubbles float through the air during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Karissa looks up as she has flowers put in her hair during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
Karissa looks up as she has flowers put in her hair during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Fae fest participants stand in line before a Fae runway show during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
Fae fest participants stand in line before a Fae runway show during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Jenae Alexandrea holds a child during a Fae runway fashion show during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
Jenae Alexandrea holds a child during a Fae runway fashion show during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. A fae fest participant watches a fire in the woods during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
A fae fest participant watches a fire in the woods during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. A fae fest participant is seen during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. A fae fest participant is seen during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
Pluto wears a mask during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Pluto wears a mask during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Jenae Alexandrea looks up during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
Jenae Alexandrea looks up during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Fae fest participants attend the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Fae fest participants attend the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
Janelle Allayah, director of the ATL Black Fae Fest, dances with other participants during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Janelle Allayah, director of the ATL Black Fae Fest, dances with other participants during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
Nicole Anthony “Superpinky” preforms on her Jeep during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Nicole Anthony “Superpinky” preforms on her Jeep during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Brailey “Biggums” takes pictures with her friend during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
Brailey “Biggums” takes pictures with her friend during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Alex Pratt performs a fire dance during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. Alex Pratt performs a fire dance during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
A tent glows in the woods during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga. A tent glows in the woods during the ATL Black Fae Fest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Warm Springs, Ga.
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