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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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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Olympic athlete Edwin Moses on new Morehouse track: ‘Doesn’t it look beautiful?’
A newly restored track at Morehouse College will continue the legacy of legendary Edwin Moses and spotlight the track-and-field program at the historically black college.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Polo Ralph Lauren introduces new collection and film based on Morehouse, Spelman’s historic heritage
The SaportaReport team would like to take a moment to honor former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell. He was elected as Atlanta’s 53rd mayor in 1970, becoming the first Jewish person to hold the office. He was a strong proponent for diversity within city leadership when the political landscape was white-dominated and laid the foundations that made MARTA […]
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White House announces grants for HBCUs affected by bomb, life-threatening threats
Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and Morehouse College have all received threatening phone calls, e-mails or anonymous posts. By Allison Joyner Yesterday, the White House announced its plan to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with funding after experiencing several threats of violence. Vice President Kamala Harris, an HBCU graduate herself, announced that grant […]
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‘Indirect threat’ sends Morehouse into shelter-in-place
Clark Atlanta, Spelman received similar threats earlier this year. By Allison Joyner Yesterday, Morehouse College Police Department (MCPD) issued a shelter-in-place alert after they received word of a suspicious package on campus. “Morehouse College received an indirect threat concerning a suspicious package placed on campus which might have contained explosive wiring,” Dr. David Thomas, president […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Georgia Tech grad elected to U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
Mark your calendars, Atlanta! Daylight savings is right around the corner. On Sunday, March 13, our clocks will spring forward by an hour — one of the first signs of spring. Once this cold spurt passes, let’s all get outside and enjoy our extra hour of sunshine. On to other recent news: Georgia Tech grad […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Buckhead corporate giants sign onto cityhood opposition letter
NEW: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has brokered a deal that’s expected to end years of costly legal drama between Atlanta Housing and developer Integral Group. The proposed resolution could spur the development of hundreds of affordable housing units, at a time when the city is more populous and expensive than ever. The deal was announced […]
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Why is Black History Month in February, and is it still necessary?
President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month during the U.S. bicentennial in 1976. By Allison Joyner For over 100 years, Black History Month has been in some form a celebration of the African Americans who contributed to reshaping the U.S. and the world. So how did this tradition begin and is it still necessary […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Zoo Atlanta mourns the loss of Ozzie, third oldest gorilla in the world
Atlantans will soon be able to visit their local pharmacy to collect three N95 masks free of charge. Click here to find a list of participating pharmacies. The N95 masks are more effective at protecting folks from COVID-19 than cloth masks, according to the CDC. If you’re looking for a COVID test, you can order […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Morehouse College teams up with MTV to premiere MLK tribute video
Last weekend, metro Atlanta residents woke up to snow for the first time in several years. Granted, a snow day in the South usually means making a miniature snowman using the flurries collected on top of your car, but it was a snow day nonetheless. Some folks were hopeful that more snow could be on […]
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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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Reporter’s Notebook: ATL mayor secures legacy cabinet office, despite concerns over timing
If you’re a music lover who’s been missing live shows, or you just want to take a stroll around the neighborhood, consider checking out Oakhurt’s Porchfest this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 9, local musicians will perform on the front porches of homes in Decatur’s Oakhurst neighborhood. Click here to find out more about the annual […]
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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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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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Reporter’s Notebook: Highly-anticipated Atlanta Pride festival canceled
On Tuesday, Aug. 24, the City Schools of Decatur board discussed the possibility of requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for staff and students. No vote is needed to require staff to get the shot, but the board would need to vote on a policy requiring student vaccinations. A drafted policy regarding staff vaccination will be ready […]
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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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Spelman, Morehouse announce new Center for Black Entrepreneurship
A powerful Atlanta partnership will seek to nurture the next generation of Black entrepreneurs.
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Morehouse, Spelman react to the reinstatement of two APD officers that tased students
Taniya Pilgrim and Messiah Young were injured while the officers were arresting them during a Black Lives Matter protest in May of last year. By Allison Joyner The presidents of two historically Black colleges express outrage over two Atlanta police officers’ reinstatement after tasing students during a Black Lives Matter protest. “The tasing of two […]
