Nov. 7 is now Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Day in Atlanta. By Allison Joyner To honor his contributions to the people of Atlanta and the state as a whole, the Atlanta City Council has declared ...
The “Our Friend, Jean” exhibition was at the CAU Art Museum for one week. By Allison Joyner Last week, a rare exhibit showcasing the early works of Jean-Michele Basquiat gave an intimate account of the ...
The “For My People” exhibit can be experienced at the Fulton County Central Library through Nov. 19. By Allison Joyner At the beginning of the month, photography nonprofit Sistagraphy opened its fall exhibit, “For My ...
This list is part of the ABL’s Super Tuesday Conference celebration. By Allison Joyner Earlier this month, the Atlanta Business League (ABL) announced this year’s Women of Influence list, recognizing 100 African American women making ...
Atlanta was the second stop in the “HUD on the Road” tour. By Allison Joyner Yesterday, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge met with local Historically Black Colleges and University ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, an African American woman is three times more likely to die from maternal causes than a White woman. By Allison Joyner The Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA) ...
The InterContinental Hotel Group Hotels and Resorts owns several brands, including Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn Express and the InterContinental Hotel and Resort. By Allison Joyner At the beginning of the fall semester, IHG announced a ...
The technology is changing so quickly that it is now called the LED Volume stage. By Allison Joyner The Savannah College of Art Design (SCAD) is showing their Atlanta campus students what’s next in the ...
Students at Morehouse School of Medicine and three other Historically Black medical schools will participate in clinical rotations with NFL medical staff members this season. By Allison Joyner Three fourth-year medical students at Morehouse School ...
Last week, Wellstar Health Systems announced plans to close its downtown hospital effective Nov. 1 By Allison Joyner As reactions from the announcement of the Atlanta Medical Center (AMC) closing continue to pour in, one ...
The Contracts for Service program supports arts and culture activities that provide opportunities for life-long learning and participation in the arts. By Allison Joyner Last month, the Fulton County Arts and Culture Department announced they ...
The event is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a film and film production center for people of color and showcasing them in an in-person and virtual setting. By Allison Joyner ...
Feb. 23 was the last update given by the FBI. By Allison Joyner This month, as college students are moving onto campus for the fall 2022 semester, A specter is still looming. And as students ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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