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 artist to mostly Atlanta University Center students by people who knew him best. New York-based art gallery, The Bishop Gallery, […]
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New photo exhibit inspired by 20th-century poem opens
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 People: A Photographical Interpretation.” As a part of the Atlanta Celebrates Photograph Month, members of the all-women organization selected images […]
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The Atlanta Business League releases list of 100 women making a difference in their industries and communities
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 a difference in the Atlanta metro. The Super Tuesday Conference — where the list was announced — began in 1984 […]
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HUD Secretary, AUC officials, meet to discuss student homelessness, housing assistance in metro
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 (HBCU) representatives to discuss homeownership affordable housing. Dr. David Thomas, President of Morehouse College and others affiliated with the institutions […]
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Racial disparities in Black maternal health addressed during Black Directors Health Equity Agenda Summit
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) met at Morehouse School of Medicine to last week to discuss health disparities and inequities that threaten African American families. […]
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Hospitality company partners with Clark Atlanta, Morehouse to improve diversity in hotel industry
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 new partnership with Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and Morehouse College to promote careers in hospitality and create a pipeline for […]
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SCAD’S XR stage gives students entering film, TV industry a competitive edge
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 television and film industry by opening their new XR/LED Volume soundstage this quarter. SCAD now has two of the high-tech […]
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NFL selects local HBCU for diverse sports medicine pipeline initiative
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 of Medicine (MSM) have been selected to participate in a new diversity-inspired sports medicine program starting next week. The NFL […]
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Health equity is a major concern for former WellStar board member
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 person says that shock should not be one of them. “Needless to say, it was very upsetting but certainly wasn’t […]
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Fulton County awards $2.3 million in funding for artists and art nonprofits
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 distributed $2.3 million to individual artists, art programs and art-related organizations through its Contracts for Service program (CFS). The department […]
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The Bronzelens Film Festival returns in hybrid format
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 The Bronzelens Film Festival (BLFF) returned to an in-person format on Tuesday, premiering this year’s selections throughout the city after […]
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Students move on campus with no updates from last semester’s bomb threats
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 moved in for the first time or returned for another school year around metro Atlanta, the suspects involved in making […]
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SCAD’s new director of inclusion wants to help positively impact metro Atlanta
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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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 […]
