The ceremony was held last week at the City Springs Center in Sandy Springs. By Allison Joyner Last week, local nonprofit Synergies Work honored business owners with disabilities during the first-ever EDDIE Awards. Short for “entrepreneurs dedicated to diverse, inclusive excellence,” the EDDIE Awards celebrate innovative and ambitious business owners with disabilities making a difference […]
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“Eggs Over Easy” addresses fertility issues among Black women
With Black Maternal Health Week being earlier this month and National Infertility Week this week, it’s essential for everyone to know about their reproductive health. By Allison Joyner As the country debates abortion rights, it is only a fraction of the conversation regarding reproductive health. This is a necessary conversation to have, though, and one […]
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Morehouse School of Medicine, Henry County Sheriff’s Office partner to reduce recidivism through reentry program
The six-week program gives tools to prevent participants from going back into incarceration. By Allison Joyner To prevent a repeating cycle of imprisonment, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) to create a program to helps those returning to society. Last month, the “Step in the Right Direction: […]
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Recording Academy’s new Chief DEI Officer wants to amplify underserved communities in the music industry
Nzinga “Zing” Shaw says that her new position is not just a job but a way of life. By Allison Joyner The organization that brings you the Grammys has hired Nzinga “Zing” Shaw as their new Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer. The Recording Academy, which recognizes achievements in the music industry worldwide, began […]
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Over 150 SCAD alumni contributed to 18 films nominated for Oscars
With the school offering instruction in every aspect of filmmaking, SCAD makes a serious case that Atlanta is the ‘Hollywood of the South.’ By Allison Joyner Some of the films nominated for Oscars this year were touched by the artistry of graduates from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). “Top Gun: Maverick,” “The […]
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Spelman art gallery’s ‘Black American Portraits’ displays African Americans from 1800 to today
The exhibit will be presented now until June 30. By Allison Joyner Last month, Spelman College’s Museum of Fine Art opened its latest exhibit, featuring portraits that give a historical context of Black people living in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. “Black American Portraits” showcases African American figures in several mediums centered around love, […]
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Georgia says goodbye to its ‘servant leader’ Tommy Dortch
The businessman and philanthropist died earlier this month after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. By Allison Joyner Over the weekend, hundreds of mourners gathered to honor 100 Black Men of America chairman Thomas “Tommy” Dortch, who died at age 72. People worldwide traveled to New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, where Dortch was chairman of […]
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Do you think they’re being trafficked? Here’s what to do
Atlanta is a central hub for human trafficking. Here’s how you can help with this issue. By Allison Joyner Every year, millions of men, women and children are trafficked all over the U.S. and worldwide but local nonprofit Youth Spark is helping victims by giving them a safe space to recover. This nonprofit advocate for […]
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Do you think they’re being trafficked? Here’s what to do
Atlanta is a central hub for human trafficking. Here’s how you can help with this issue. By Allison Joyner Every year, millions of men, women and children are trafficked all over the U.S. and worldwide but local nonprofit Youth Spark is helping victims by giving them a safe space to recover. This nonprofit advocate for […]
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Atlanta reacts to former first lady Bunnie Jackson-Ransom’s passing
The wife of former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson, Jackson-Ransom was known for being a well-respected public relations specialist, entrepreneur and author. By Allison Joyner Atlanta residents are reacting to the passing of their former first lady Burnella “Bunnie” Jackson-Ransom, who passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, at age 82. “The City of Atlanta is sending prayers […]
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New ABL chair wants to continue to grow, scale Black-owned businesses in metro Atlanta
At 32, Ryan Wilson will be one of the youngest chairmen in the organization’s 90-year history. By Allison Joyner On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the Atlanta Business League (ABL) starts its 90th-anniversary celebration with a new board of directors chaired by the CEO and co-founder of The Gathering Spot Ryan Wilson. “I’m focused on Black folks. […]
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APS asks stakeholders for financial support, mentoring during State of the District event
The superintendent wants to build on the recent success achieved by the school system. By Allison Joyner Atlanta Public Schools hosted an immersive State of the District event to motivate administrators and community partners, encouraging a technology-based future for their students. The district presented its plans for innovative education at the interactive Illuminarium to create […]
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CVC’s new board will focus on ‘Atlanta way,’ racial healing
The Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta’s newly installed board of directors is excited to help move the metro area forward. By Allison Joyner Earlier this month, the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta (CVC) — now in its 31st year — installed its new board of directors to bring more awareness to corporate social responsibility (CSR), […]
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APS improves high, middle school safety with new weapons detection system
The Evolv Express expedites physical security screenings while accurately identifying weapons. By Allison Joyner This week, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) announced have installed Evolv Express weapons detection systems in their high and middle schools as an added layer of safety and a more efficient way to screen students’ belongings. “One of the things that we […]
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Water kiosk helps teens safely build entrepreneurial skills
Some applaud the so-called water boys for their drive, but their efforts sometimes frustrate Atlanta residents, lawmakers, and drivers alike. By Allison Joyner Youth nonprofit Helping Empower Youth (HEY!), with assistance from the city of Atlanta, has created a hydration program, HEY! Hydrate!, designed to help youth learn small business skills. Located between the Peachtree […]
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APS’s Student Advisory Council gives call to action during rally to stop gun violence
The concern was raised after the deaths of two APS students last month. By Allison Joyner On Thursday, the Student Advisory Council of Atlanta Public Schools (APS) and the Atlanta Board of Education held a rally to make a public stance against gun violence and call city leaders and the Atlanta community to action. Chanting […]
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Morehouse becomes first college to host classes in the Metaverse
The University offered 15 courses this semester in journalism, Africana studies, business, biology and education. By Allison Joyner Do you remember that commercial that explained that one day students would be able to learn in a virtual reality world called the Metaverse? Now that commercial has come to life at Morehouse College’s “Metaversity.” The Metaverse […]
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AIDS quilt sets background for discussing the importance of PrEP
Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day. The event is an opportunity to educate people about HIV, support people who are living with it and commemorate those who died from AIDS-related illness. By Allison Joyner On Thursday, Dec. 1 — World AIDS Day — the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority educated residents of […]
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City council establishes Tommy Dortch Day with a proclamation recognizing legacy
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 Nov. 7 as Thomas W. Dortch Jr. Day in honor of 100 Black Men of America chairman Tommy Dortch. For […]
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Clark Atlanta hosted exhibit of Basquiat’s early work
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, […]
