Goodson suggested the name Freaknik (then spelled "Freaknic") as a portmanteau of freaky and picnic. The name Freaknik was inspired by Le Freak by Chic, a popular song and dance from …

Freaknik was an annual street party hosted in Atlanta throughout the 1980s and ’90s. It was known for its culture-defining music and fashion and its controversial place in Atlanta’s history.

Mar 18, 2015 · As Freaknik grew, weekend events spilled out from Piedmont Park and into clubs and concert venues around town, attracting performers and promoters.

Mar 23, 2024 · A new documentary looks at Freaknik, an annual spring break party in Atlanta during the 1980s and 90s which became a victim of its own success.

Freaknik gained national attention with mentions in Spike Lee’s 1988 film “School Daze” and in Luther Campbell’s “Work It Out” music video in 1993. The fame brought thousands to the city …

Mar 14, 2024 · Freaknik was a sprawling street party throughout Atlanta from 1983 to 1999. The three-day event held in April was created by Black college students (Morehouse and Spelman …

Mar 20, 2024 · What started as a picnic for Black college students in 1983 turned into a national — even international — party that filled the parks and streets of Atlanta. It turned into Freaknik, …