This affinity group of the AIDS Health Foundation promotes sexual health and lifestyle wellness using modern social approaches. By Allison Joyner With the growing number of HIV/AIDS cases in the metro, the Atlanta chapter of AIDS Health Foundation affinity group, Impulse, helps gay men with awareness and treatment. Rig Rush is the director of marketing […]
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Juneteenth: Where to celebrate and why
Several events are scheduled to commemorate the holiday that celebrates the official end to slavery all over the metro area. By Allison Joyner With the rise of social justice for African Americans currently at the forefront of people’s minds, people are excited to celebrate the upcoming Juneteenth holiday all over the Atlanta metro area. “The […]
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The perseverance of Morris Brown College: A bright future ahead
As Dr. Kevin James began his tenure at the Historically Black institution, Morris Brown College was trying to retain its accreditation that was forfeited almost twenty years ago. This third and final installment of this series looks at the work done by James and his administration. By Allison Joyner One year after being the interim […]
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The perseverance of Morris Brown College: The aftermath of the withdraw
With their accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools revoked, the prosecution of their former president, and the mountain of debt piling up, the Historically Black institution had to pull itself out of an ever-deepening hole. By Allison Joyner As the reaction to the only HBCU in Georgia founded by Blacks losing its […]
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The perseverance of Morris Brown College: The beginning of the end… or is it?
Next year will mark 20 years since the Historically Black College lost its accreditation preventing students from receiving federal financial aid and grants from the U.S. Department of Education. This first of a three-part series will present a rocky history with a glimmer of hope. By Allison Joyner In 2002, the box office hit Drumline […]
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Atlanta chapter of national nonprofit launches campaign to help COVID-19 relief efforts in India
Sewa International is a Hindu faith-based organization helping Atlantans support India. By Allison Joyner With the number of cases of COVID-19 spreading at an alarming rate in India, a metro Atlanta chapter of a global nonprofit organization has been helping to send relief to those in need. “A lot of people are suffering right now […]
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COVID-19 causes graduation restrictions for the second year in a row
Graduation season has started this month with some new adjustments to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. By Allison Joyner At many institutions, an in-person graduation ceremony was out of the question for 2020 graduates, and that included me. In September 2019, I completed the requirements to receive my Master’s in journalism from Syracuse University […]
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The State of Greenbriar Mall: Is there a future?
With its anchor retail store gone, the owners and local officials try to come up with options to keep its doors open. In this third and final installment, SaportaReport looks into what is in store for Greenbriar Mall. By Allison Joyner As Atlanta’s first major mall is without a major department store retailer in its […]
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AUCC announced vaccine requirements for students, staff for future semesters
The historically Black academic consortium will continue to follow CDC guidelines to combat the threat of COVID-19 and the production of new variants of the virus. By Allison Joyner The Atlanta University Center Consortium (AUCC), which consist of Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Spelman College and the AUC Robert Woodruff Library, […]
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Metro Atlanta, nation react to Chauvin verdict
By Allison Joyner Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on all counts of the murder of George Floyd. The incident sparked months of demonstrations across the country. Tonight, leaders, activists and organizations from around the country are reacting to the outcome of the trial, which concluded Tuesday, April 20. The tone of many […]
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The state of Greenbriar Mall: Current affairs
When news that Macy’s was closing its doors for good, many started to ask, “what does this mean for Greenbriar Mall?” By Allison Joyner Shoppers in the metro area have one less department store now that Macy’s has shuttered its Greenbriar Mall location after being open for 56 years. Worried the closing of Macy’s would […]
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The State of Greenbriar Mall: Back Down Memory Lane
This three-part series will look back in the past, reflect on the present and see what kind of future Atlanta’s oldest shopping mall has to offer. By Allison Joyner Greenbriar Mall has been a nucleus for Atlanta culture for over 56 years and everyone who has visited has a story. Sherry Williams is a long-time […]
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Morris Brown Challenged Other HBCUs to Support Delayed Boycott
Faith leaders, including the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, favor a national boycott of Georgia-based corporations, including Coca-Cola, Delta and Home Depot in response to new voting laws. By Allison Joyner Morris Brown College joins the list of organizations to call on a boycott of companies like Aflac, AT&T and Southern Company for not speaking […]
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Black Women’s History Month: LaTosha Brown
The co-founder of Black Voters Matter has something to say about voter suppression and how you can make your voices heard. By Allison Joyner Political activist, LaTosha Brown, has been a force when it comes to registering people to vote. Last year, her organization, Black Voters Matter, registered thousands of new voters just in time […]
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Black Women’s History Month: The women of Clayton County government
The Atlanta metro county has over 41 government officials that are Black females, the most in the country. By Allison Joyner Earlier this month, the Clayton Crescent declared that their citizens elected a record-breaking 41 Black women to local, state and federal positions in last year’s elections. State Rep. Sandra Scott told the nonprofit publication, […]
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Black Women’s History Month: Errin Haines
The Atlanta native and editor-at-large for The 19th* wants you to be informed about the issues that affect your world. By Allison Joyner If you told her two years ago that she would be working at an independent, nonprofit newsroom, she would have said you were crazy. But now Errin Haines is reporting on gender, […]
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Black Women’s History Month: Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice
The first woman to become president and dean of Morehouse School of Medicine has led the charge of making sure that every Atlantan gets vaccinated. Challenging, humbling and exhilarating is how Dr. Valerie Montogmery Rice describes her experience being President of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) during a global pandemic. From vaccine trials to administering […]
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Black Women’s History Month: Nzinga Shaw
She is making Atlanta home for the third time as the new Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer for Marsh & McLennan. By Allison Joyner Professional services firm for risk, strategy and people, Marsh & McLennan, announced mid-February of Nzinga “Zing” Shaw as their Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer for their global company. “I truly believe […]
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‘Wall Breaking’ ceremony starts construction for eSports degree program center at Morris Brown College
The program will be the first for a Historically Black College or University and in the state of Georgia. By Allison Joyner Dr. Kevin James, president of Morris Brown College and video game company Pharaoh’s Conclave, announced the Ronald Floyd Thomas Center for eSports and Innovation center during a “wall breaking” ceremony Tuesday. Both James […]
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Eat Okra, Black and Mobile are helping Black-owned restaurants all over metro Atlanta
Last year the restaurant industry lost over $240 billion in sales, and that decline is continuing into 2021. These tech entrepreneurs are hoping to change that for Black-owned businesses, though. By Allison Joyner Due to the risk of spreading COVID-19, restaurants have had to depend on food delivery service apps to help them stay afloat. […]
