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Former Falcon Brian Jordan cultivates education and literacy through his foundation
The first of three stories of the Next Gen Storytellers project explores the origins of how Brian Jordan -- a former professional two-sport athlete with the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves -- found inspiration for his Brian Jordan Foundation. Story by Evan Spann and Broderic Houston ATLANTA -- Parents often leave an indelible imprint on their children's lives.
Morehouse Senior’s Art Design Is Selling Out in Target Stores Countrywide
Morehouse Senior’s Art Design Is Selling Out in Target Stores Countrywide Images by Kamahl Grant Written By: Evan Spann, Features Writer Kamahl Grant, a senior mathematics major and economics minor from Gwinnett County, GA, is the first-place winner of the 2023 Target HBCU Design Challenge for his artwork, “Twin.” Officially released in Target stores on January 21, 2024, the “Twin” design is imprinted on sweaters and selling out in stores across the United States.
Ssuuna McKitty’s New Film: It’s Our Time
Ssuuna McKitty’s New Film: It’s Our Time Written By: Evan Spann, Features Writer Ssuuna McKitty dreamed about acting in movies and television shows since he was young. The Chicagoan manifested this dream into a reality. McKitty released his first official trailer for his “It’s Our Time” project on October 7, 2023. He directed, wrote, executive produced, and starred in the film. The full-length film is not publicly available as it continues circulation through festival competitions.
AUC Student Leaders Active in Palestine Advocacy
AUC Student Leaders Active in Palestine Advocacy Image via Evan Spann By: Mira Donaldson and Evan Spann, Staff Writers Atlanta Student Movement Blvd. memorializes a movement that helped identify the power of Black students’ voices in politics. Serving as a reminder to each incoming class of scholars and change agents, students upheld this Atlanta tradition this fall. This past semester, waves of student advocacy for Palestinian decolonization and liberation swept Atlanta and other cities worldwide.
From The AUC TO NBCU: Lore Harvin's Journey
From The AUC TO NBCU: Lore Harvin’s Journey By: Evan Spann, Features Writer As of Sept. 25, The Maroon Tiger and Spelman College Alumna, Lore Harvin ‘23 works for leading entertainment and news company NBCUniversal as a member of the Page Program. The NBCUniversal Page Program is a rotational early career development program that exposes talented cohorts to the media industry based in New York.
The Movement To Stop Cop City Continues
The Movement To Stop Cop City Continues Image via Evan Spann By: Evan Spann, Staff Writer Over the last year, Atlanta University Students have been outspoken against constructing the Atlanta Public Training Center (also known as Cop City). Wednesday, their movement to stop its construction continued through the “Movement to Stop Cop City” forum in the Bank of America Auditorium.
DaQuan K. Brown: Fulfilling A Greater Purpose
DaQuan K. Brown: Fulfilling A Greater Purpose Image by: Alan Richard By: Evan Spann, Features Writer Chosen from a vast pool of over 2,000 applicants, only 10 people remained. These 10 change-makers were participants in the 2023 cohort of the Southern Education Leadership Initiative (SELI) at the Southern Education Foundation (SEF). For the first time, one undergraduate and one graduate student were recognized for their exceptional achievement and performance during their summer fellowship.
SPENCER COX TAKES A LOOK INTO THE MIRROR
By: Evan Spann, Features Writer Following the highly anticipated election results surrounding the steps of Kilgore, the political atmosphere of Morehouse College is in awe as the Vice President race has resulted in a runoff. Despite the overall anxiety from the student body, Vice President Spencer Cox is confident in his efforts because after all, “We are in the place we prayed about.” Cox shared.
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