Julian K. Smith, Jr.

09/22/2026

Document the harm.
Calculate the loss.
Build the case for repair.

The Coalition to Remember the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre presented the Fulton County Reparations Harm Report Panel Discussion at the Auburn Avenue Research Library.

Community leaders gathered to examine the cost of injustice:

Lives taken.
Families displaced.
Businesses destroyed.
Property stolen.
Labor exploited.
Generational wealth denied.

The Harm Report provides data for evidence-based reparations cases and inspires college students to research public records, deeds, tax policies, newspapers, transportation projects, and oral histories.

The panel also commemorated the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre—racial violence fueled by resentment toward Black progress in education, entrepreneurship, property ownership, journalism, and civic leadership.

Now, the charge:

Contact the Fulton County Board of Commissioners and request a copy of the Harm Report.

Read it.
Share it.
Teach it.
Build upon it.

Organizations in all 159 Georgia counties: use Fulton County’s report as a prototype. Unite scholars, students, descendants, churches, elders, and community leaders.

Research your county.
Preserve its stories.
Calculate its losses.
Organize for repair.

Truth must be documented.
Our youth must be educated.
Our communities must become whole.

—Julian K. Smith, Jr.

09/21/2026

Why is an Atlanta street named in honor of Rev. Joseph E. Boone?

Because he turned faith into action and inspired a movement for justice.

Known as the “Picketing Preacher,” Rev. Boone opened Rush Memorial Church to the Atlanta Student Movement. He led more than 150 boycotts and protests, fought segregation, and helped Black Atlantans gain jobs and leadership opportunities.

His example reminds us that faith is practiced through courage, service, and solidarity. When churches support student activists and stand with them for justice, they help turn hope into lasting change.

In recognition of his lifelong fight for justice, part of Simpson Road was renamed Joseph E. Boone Boulevard.

Today, his name is more than a memorial—it is a call to action.

The Joseph E. Boone Corridor can reflect his vision by honoring history, strengthening community, and expanding opportunity. Businesses can carry that vision forward by hiring locally, mentoring young people, supporting Black-owned and neighborhood enterprises, creating welcoming spaces, and investing in residents. Entrepreneurs can build businesses rooted in service, fairness, and shared prosperity.

Residents can shape the corridor’s future by supporting local shops, caring for public spaces, welcoming neighbors, and participating in neighborhood planning. Block clubs, tenant groups, schools, churches, and community organizations can work together to turn local ideas into action.

Churches can honor Rev. Boone by welcoming student organizers, mentoring young leaders, providing space for civic engagement, supporting community initiatives, and investing in the corridor’s future.

Civic participation is another way to follow his example. Register to vote, learn about candidates and local issues, attend public meetings, contact elected officials, and encourage others to participate. Registration drives, candidate forums, youth leadership programs, and community conversations can ensure residents have a voice in decisions that affect them.

When congregations, businesses, students, and residents stand together, they nurture courageous voices and faithful change-makers.

So get involved.

Learn the history. Support student activism. Register to vote. Partner with local organizations. Shop locally, mentor a young person, attend a neighborhood meeting, share your ideas, and help build a more just future.

Let us honor Rev. Joseph E. Boone by continuing his work through service, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and collective action along the Joseph E. Boone Corridor.

08/01/2026

Thanks for being a great inspiration of faith and service Mrs. Eloise Dukes through the way you lived!!!!

I'll always remember how you would carry your piano, prepared to serve and share your gift of music!!!!

It was beautiful to see how many lives and groups you influenced through your service during your celebration of life program

The Pastor oreached a great Eulology on the Parable of Talents in connection with how you served your gift, earning to here "well done, my good and faithful servant"

07/14/2026

It's the Music in the Movement!!!

Is your organization looking to for an easy fundraising/networking event that has potential to generate $5,000+ while enjoying soulful sounds and friendly fellowship...

(your organization can create your own sponsorship packages, food choices)...

This event is intended for churches, but not exclusive to churches...

The ideal time is 5-8pm... Book me now, plan the event later!!!

07/14/2026

05/10/2026

Black Atlanta, where is our $100 million project ???

I suggest we consider the restoration of Historic Fountain Hall under the leadership of the MBC-Friends of Fountain Hall ...

Happy Mother's Day especially to my mom Willene White-Smith and the Women 4 MBC 📖💜✨️

04/27/2026

Today Allen Temple AME Church-Atlanta hosted our Men's Day and
Anton G. Elwood delivered a soul shifting sermon rooted in Luke 5:4. His message stirred my spirit, convicting my soul to help build the Sons of Allen within the A.M.E. Church to operate with the same level of discipline, organization, and community presence demonstrated by groups like the Nation of Islam and the Hebrew Israelites. Dr. Elwood opined with sobering clarity and calculated judgement that concerning the development of our youth, the Black Church is often being outworked in our own communities.

He also focused on the uncommon, yet divine instructions of the Master Teacher and the obedience of his disciples to continue to "cast their nets in deeper waters" because "he said so." It was their perseverance, faith and obedience that led to an abundance of overflow, inspiring us as Disciples of Christ to be "fishers of men."

Serving as President of Sons of Allen Temple AME Church-Atlanta I also greatly appreciate the collaborative effort displayed through A.M.E men in Metro-Atlanta during our service. Our worship leader, Rev, Dr. Charles Ramsey (Trinity AME), Keith Alexander (Cobb Bethel AME) delivered our invocation, Anthony Stephens brought greetings as Sons of Allen West District Coordinator (Tranquil AME), the Mighty Male Choir of St. Philip A.M.E uplifted soul stirring selections that brought the congregation to our feet.

A special thanks to the Men of Allen Temple, the Women who continue to support us and our Pastor, Rev, Dr. Susan H. Ephraim.

We have more work to do, yet we are confidence is in Christ our King that we have victory over gun-violence, student debt, corporate greed and political corruption.

04/20/2026

Last night I performed in Memphis, Tennessee...

This morning I ministered through music at 1st Saint Peter AME in Stone Mountain for their Men's Day...

This afternoon, I ministered through word at St. Luke AME in Atlanta for their inaugural Sons of Allen Day...

This morning my brother Rich Stephens ministered that as Men of God, we are Built to Build...

This afternoon I ministered on the "Oil of Friendship"...

I share this not to brag, but to inspire that now is the time to activate the Black Church and I'm here to help support that movement...

Who will liberate the Black Community from gun-violence and poverty in Atlanta ? The Black Church in Atlanta !!!