Previously the student success advisor and admission records specialist at SCAD, Lace Walker has now been named the college’s new director of inclusion. By Allison Joyner Ensuring a culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to thrive, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) appointed Lace Walker as the university’s new Director […]
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New Leaders partners with Clark Atlanta, Morehouse to develop more principals of color
For more than 20 years, New Leaders has developed over 8,000 equity-focused leaders who reach two million students in over 45 cities nationwide. By Allison Joyner The National Aspiring Principals Fellowship, now offered at Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College, began a partnership with the educational nonprofit New Leaders earlier this year. Now halfway through […]
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Report: Morehouse, Spelman grads make more than Black grads in Georgia
The Atlanta University Center schools also ranked among the top five Historically Black Colleges with Xavier University of Louisiana, Hampton University, and Florida A&M University. By Allison Joyner College ranking company, Online U, revealed the top ten Historically Black Colleges and Universities whose graduates make more money than African Americans in their state. Morehouse College […]
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Children’s book demonstrates how cultures can come together through food
The book is the first installment of the “In Our Tradition” series. By Allison Joyner Friends and authors Candace Bazemore and Gabby Spatt grew up in two different households: one in a Black Christian home in Virginia and the other in a Jewish home in South Florida. The two would not have met if it […]
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Atlanta REALTORS Association makes progress in promoting diversity and inclusion with partnerships with multicultural organizations
These organizations will be allowed voting rights through their memorandum of understanding. By Allison Joyner To encourage diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in real estate in metro Atlanta, the Atlanta REALTORS Association (ARA) has authorized voting rights to local multicultural real estate associations and their active members. The Empire Board of Realists, National Association of […]
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Morehouse Glee Club’s Nigerian tour celebrates 50th anniversary of first visit to continent
The trip’s mission is to expose the students to different forms of culture, heritage and music while showcasing Atlanta’s southern hospitality. By Allison Joyner Over the weekend, the Morehouse College Glee Club departed for Nigeria, marking 50 years since the choir’s first visit. From June 26 to July 9, 40 students and faculty members will […]
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Atlanta’s summer jobs program nearing goal of employing 3,000 young people
Last month Mayor Andre Dickens promised to employ scores of young people in his Summer Youth Employment Program. By Allison Joyner As the national unemployment rate maintains its position at 3.6 percent, the city of Atlanta’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) hopes to reach an ambitious benchmark from years past. Dickens announced this new program […]
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ABL honors Chris Womack, others at CEO luncheon
The Atlanta Business League made “pushing the problems of the pandemic forward” their theme for the event. By Allison Joyner During the Atlanta Business League’s 43rd CEO Awards Luncheon, Georgia Power Chairman, President and CEO Chris Womack along with others were recognized for their leadership in corporate America, entrepreneurship, and politics. “I failed. I made […]
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Partnership gives APS kindergarteners savings accounts
According to the Nationwide Retirement Institute, 40 percent of Black adults say COVID-19 has impacted their retirement plans, compared to 33 percent of white adults. By Allison Joyner Last week, Operation HOPE along with the City of Atlanta and Citibank announced a partnership that will provide child savings accounts to kindergarteners who attend Atlanta Public […]
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No new developments as HBCU campuses end semester
A series of bomb threats and suspicious packages shook the schools within the AUC earlier this year. By Allison Joyner As the spring semester is coming to a close on most college campuses, investigating who has been executing a series of threats has not. From January to March of this year, Historically Black Colleges and […]
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New air filtration systems in APS facilities help keep students, faculty and staff safe
By Allison Joyner With its first semester of in-person learning almost in the books, it appears the investment in a new air filtration system has helped Atlanta Public Schools (APS). “Getting the air circulating, especially now that the mask mandate is optional, I think we didn’t have any pushback from staff about the options,” said […]
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Morris Brown’s accreditation restored. Now what?
An almost 20-year loss prevented students from getting financial aid. By Allison Joyner Morris Brown College’s (MBC) accreditation was reclaimed last week as the Historically Black College demonstrated operational excellence and completed “the hard reset. “On April 26th, the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools gave Morris Brown College the approval for accreditation,” said […]
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Georgia’s first Black-owned hemp farm commits to providing health and wellness products
In 2020, the state Department of Agriculture began issuing licenses to grow and process hemp. By Allison Joyner The Green Toad Hemp Farm, the state’s first Black-owned facility to grow the controversial plant, has quickly become one of Georgia’s leading hemp producers since receiving its license in 2020. “I didn’t know what I was doing […]
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Driskell prize honors namesake’s mentee, friend
The award is presented to a scholar or artist whose work makes a contribution to the field of African American art or art history. By Allison Joyner Last month, the High Museum of Art announced this year’s recipient of the 17th annual David C. Driskell Prize to one of Driskell’s former mentees and friends, Dr. […]
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Friends, colleagues remember career of Doris Derby
The civil rights activist and photographer died of cancer at the age of 82. By Allison Joyner Last week, acclaimed author, photographer and civil rights activist Dr. Doris Derby passed away, but the memories she left with the people she loved didn’t. “She was a scholar, an artist and chronicler of our culture so she […]
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Delta, Georgia Tech leaders, discusses climate solutions for businesses at Atlanta Press Club event
Both agree that this is a critical issue that needs to be addressed today. By Allison Joyner Yesterday, the Atlanta Press Club hosted their Newsmaker Leadership Series. The conversation centered on how the global business sector can improve problems with pollution. Moderated by SaportaReport’s Maria Saporta and CNN’s Nick Valencia, leaders from Delta Airlines and […]
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YWCA of Greater Atlanta announces Sharmen Gowens retiring as CEO
The nonprofit said she had been a mobilizing force where diverse groups of women identify community problems, advocate for solutions and create more equitable communities. The YWCA of Greater Atlanta has announced that Sharmen Gowens, the organization’s CEO, will retire after seven years of leadership. “It’s one of those things that we knew would come […]
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Black Women’s History Month: Dr. Audra Pittman wants you to ‘think about what’s next’
As the vice president of SCAD Atlanta, she works under the school’s visionary and founder Paula Wallace. By Allison Joyner As the world evolves into a cohesive space for education today, administrators are trying to find more effective ways to teach the next generation of scholars. “I think with academia, it’s hard for people to […]
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White House announces grants for HBCUs affected by bomb, life-threatening threats
Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and Morehouse College have all received threatening phone calls, e-mails or anonymous posts. By Allison Joyner Yesterday, the White House announced its plan to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with funding after experiencing several threats of violence. Vice President Kamala Harris, an HBCU graduate herself, announced that grant […]
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‘Indirect threat’ sends Morehouse into shelter-in-place
Clark Atlanta, Spelman received similar threats earlier this year. By Allison Joyner Yesterday, Morehouse College Police Department (MCPD) issued a shelter-in-place alert after they received word of a suspicious package on campus. “Morehouse College received an indirect threat concerning a suspicious package placed on campus which might have contained explosive wiring,” Dr. David Thomas, president […]
