Leroy Chapman

Editor in Chief at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

atlanta, georgia, united states

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How Jesse Jackson gave the AJC's editor-in-chief a clear sense of belonging

The first time I covered a candidate for president was in 1985, when Jesse Jackson visited Carolina High School in Greenville, South Carolina. I was a ninth grader, writing for our student newspaper. Jackson, Greenville’s most celebrated son, was home. A ... See more

arcpublishing.com•Leroy Chapman•Feb 26, 2026

We are an Atlanta institution in an Atlanta moment

My dad had a way of distilling the world. This was especially helpful when I was a teen. I would agonize over every decision. Is this the right thing? Or the wrong thing? He didn’t sweat much. Think. Trust your gut. Make a choice. Do your best. That was a... See more

arcpublishing.com•Leroy Chapman•Dec 21, 2025

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