The rescheduled fundraiser was due to change from its original date in 2020. By Allison Joyner The Tom Joyner Foundation’s Fantastic Voyage cruise sailed once again after postponing the “party with a purpose” due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Earlier this month, passengers boarded the Carnival Freedom for eight days of fun, sun and partying […]
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UNCF President emphasizes influx of financial support during Rotary Club meeting
Under his leadership, the nonprofit has raised over $3 billion for hundreds of thousands of students at 37 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. By Allison Joyner Michael Lomax, president of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), has a lot to say about why Atlantans should support their HBCUs, especially the Atlanta University Center. “The colleges […]
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APS recognizes baseball hall-of-famer by renaming academy
The school was previously named after Confederate General and Ku Klux Klan leader Bedford Forrest. By Allison Joyner On Wednesday, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) took another step to further distance its institutions from honoring problematic historical figures. The former Forrest Hill Academy — named after the Confederate General and Ku Klux Klan leader Nathan Bedford […]
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Interactive children’s book presents HBCUs during story time
The book’s purpose is to introduce a new generation of children (and some adults) to the possibilities that Historically Black Colleges and Universities can provide. By Allison Joyner A new children’s book, “A is for Ancestors: My Black College ABCs”, uses an interactive approach to teach young children about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). […]
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Atlanta Business League honors 100 influential women during Super Tuesday Conference
In its 37th year, the conference saluted Black women making a difference in their professions and their community. By Allison Joyner Last week the Atlanta Business League (ABL) honored 100 dynamic female politicians, entrepreneurs and changemakers during this year’s Super Tuesday Conference. In the past 26 years, the annual list has honored Black women in […]
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Atlanta Public Schools opens Center for Equity + Social Justice
The first of its kind, the center’s mission is to help students thrive, not by accident but by design. By Allison Joyner Last month, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the district’s new Center for Equity + Social Justice (CESJ). Dr. Tauheedah Baker-Jones, the district’s Chief Equity + Social Justice Officer, said […]
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The Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival returns with hybrid format
The relatively young showcase is the first human rights film festival at an HBCU. By Allison Joyner Independent films were back on display at the third annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival, bringing attention to issues that like mental illness, sucide and social justice. The three-day festival provided a platform for filmmakers and activists […]
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AHF, corporate sponsors, celebrate 30 years of AIDS Walk Atlanta
The 5K and music festival returns to Piedmont Park on Sept. 25 after last year’s absence due to COVID-19 restrictions. By Allison Joyner For more than 30 years, the AIDS Walk Atlanta has helped the city raise vital funds to support local HIV and AIDS nonprofit organizations. Led by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the […]
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Morehouse College uses new Augmented Reality campus tour to recruit potential students
With this platform, the Historically Black college can provide prospective students a tour of the campus and have personalized meetings with admissions counselors without leaving their homes. By Allison Joyner Morehouse College has teamed up with tech company Aetho to create a 3D, fully interactive online version of its campus to enhance the admission experience […]
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Comic book duo creates series based on Tuskegee Airmen
Tuskegee Heirs: Flames of Destiny is a futuristic comic book that follows a squadron of young, gifted Black aviators defending Earth from artificially intelligent villains plotting to destroy civilization. By Allison Joyner Comic book creators Greg Burnham and Marcus Williams co-authored Tuskegee Heirs: Flames of Destiny based on the iconic Tuskegee Airmen fighters. Inspired by […]
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Past fundraisers for Haitian relief causes reluctance in donating after earthquake, Tropical Storm Grace
The death toll has risen to over 2,000 with thousands more injured. By Allison Joyner International aid is needed for Haiti after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake caused significant damage and loss of life on Aug. 14. However, after investigations revealed previous humanitarian efforts were mismanaged, many metro Atlanta residents are wondering how they can best […]
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Rotary Club discusses Atlanta Olympics: What I learned from the ones who were a part of it
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Centennial Olympics games. By Allison Joyner Growing up, I was a daddy’s girl, but one of my favorite ways of spending time with him was watching sports on TV. That time with him gave me a love of athletic competition and I am grateful that he […]
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Albany State offers resources for at-risk students
The COMPASS program is designed to assist students who have experienced foster care, ward of state, unaccompanied youth and homelessness. By Allison Joyner Due to COVID-19 putting lots of Georgians out of work, Albany State University is helping their students for those who do not have a place to stay. Standing for Changing Obstacles by […]
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Civil Rights Tours and memories of iconic activists: Tom Houck’s love story with Atlanta
By Allison Joyner and Hannah E. Jones Tom Houck experienced key moments of the Civil Rights Movement firsthand, and since those fateful days he has been keeping the spirit of racial justice alive in Atlanta through his civil rights bus tour. Houck started the tour six years ago, spending his days driving around the city […]
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Clayton State’s new president is the first African American to lead school in over 50-years
Currently, student enrollment at the institution is over 60 percent Black. By Allison Joyner Earlier this month, Dr. T. Ramon Stuart began his tenure at Clayton State University (CSU) as the fifth and first Black president of the institution. “It truly feels good. It’s an honor,” Stuart told SaportaReport. “It humbles me to be the […]
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Local realtor association drafts letter apologizing for past actions that discriminated against Blacks
The Atlanta REALTORS Association is the largest real estate association in Georgia, with over 12,000 members. By Allison Joyner Earlier this month, Cynthia Lippert, president of the Atlanta REALTORS Association, wrote a letter to her fellow members apologizing for the organization’s past actions and discriminatory practices that prevented Black realtors and clients from purchasing residential […]
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City council candidate calls discrimination on Historically Black University
The Atlanta city council hopeful says he’s being excluded from an upcoming forum hosted by Clark Atlanta University. By Allison Joyner Post one candidate for Atlanta city council at large, Brandon Goldberg, says he cannot participate in a Sept. 8 forum at Clark Atlanta University because he will celebrate the Jewish High Holiday of Rosh […]
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Book documenting sites of Civil Rights landmarks launch at MLK birth home
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail marks over 120 landmarks across 14 states for travelers to visit. By Allison Joyner A new work detailing some of the better-known and not-so-apparent important locations of the Civil Rights Movement is now available for purchase. The U.S. Official Civil Rights Trail Companion Book compliments a website that follows a […]
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Atlanta Pride: How Impulse Atlanta is using traditional and non-traditional tactics to help in the fight against HIV/AIDS
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 […]
