Atlanta Mayor Host Dialogue and Luncheon in support of Talladega College

Atlanta, Ga. – The Honorable Shirley Franklin, Mayor of Atlanta, hosted a luncheon for a group of corporate, civic, and alumni leaders in support of Talladega College in Atlanta on Thursday, June 19^th. The event highlighted the rich history of the 141-year-old Alabama Liberal Arts College and recognized two of the institution’s brightest stars. Rising seniors Shatoya Hinkle and Angel Guice are graduates of an educational program sponsored by Franklin. Talladega President Dr. Billy Hawkins says it is vital to have leaders like the Atlanta Mayor on Talladega’s team.

“Not only does Mayor Franklin understand our mission, but she supports it, fights for it, and ensures that it stays intact,” Hawkins said. “Having taught at Talladega, she has seen first hand the impact we make on students.”

Dr. Hawkins delivered that message along with a state of the school address to more than 50 education and business leaders including, Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., CEO of TWD Inc and a member of Talladega’s Board of Trustees; Maurice E. Jenkins, Jr. UNCF Sr. Vice-president and a host of key players from Atlanta’s philanthropic community. It was a time to dialogue about how to ensure that all Talladega students are afforded the educational opportunities they deserve. 

“We always say that it’s about the children,” Hawkins said. “For me, it is more than talk because I understand that what we do in the classroom at Talladega will not only impact our students, but everyone they come in contact with - Talladega’s rich history will ensure a richer future for all who come through its doors.” 

About Talladega College

Talladega College is Alabama’s oldest private historically black liberal arts college and home of the famous Amistad murals. Since its founding in 1867, Talladega has sought to instill in its graduates the values of morality, intellectual excellence, and hard work. The College seeks to nurture the whole person through close, personal relations between faculty and students and by providing experiences that develop a strong personal value system and a sense of responsibility to the local community and to the world. www.talladega.edu

Dr. David Driskell Brings Group to Talladega College

May 21, 2008, Talladega, Alabama. – Famed artist, historian, curator, and lecturer, Dr. David Driskell brought a group from the High Museum of Art of Atlanta, Georgia to Talladega College on May 21, 2008 to view the world famous Amistad Murals located in Savery Library and the stained glass windows in DeForest Chapel. Dr. Driskell, a former professor at Talladega College, was also the lead designer and artist for the chapels’ stained glass windows with the assistance of Dr. Art Bacon, currently on sabbatical from Talladega College.

In the photograph below are some of the key persons from Talladega College and the Atlanta High Museum staff, board of trustees, and friends of the museum. Dr. David Driskell (front row 2^nd from left), Dr. Billy C. Hawkins ( 3^rd from right front row- President of Talladega College), Mrs. Laurie Hawkins ( 2^nd from right – front row - wife of Dr. Hawkins), Mrs. Billie Aaron (4th from right front row – Friend of the High Museum), and Mr. James Thornton (back row – 1^st from right – Chairman of the Talladega College Board of Trustees )

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