Envision a place where faith and learning intertwine. Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. That’s where our story unfolds. Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy stands as a testament to the power of Christian education. It was established in 1986 in southwest Atlanta, Georgia. The academy serves students from preschool to 12th grade. It’s more than just a school. It’s a community, a place where young minds are nurtured and shaped by faith. Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy is affiliated with the Fellowship of Faith Church in East Point. The school’s headmistress, Geraldine Thompson, along with her husband, Pastor Wayne C. Thompson, the founder of the academy, have poured their hearts into creating this institution. Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy boasts a vibrant athletics program. The Warriors and Lady Warriors, the school’s basketball teams, even clinched the double GHSA Class A State Championship in 2006. Imagine the roar of the crowd, the squeak of sneakers on the court, the thrill of victory. That energy is part of what makes Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy special. And speaking of special, did you know that NBA superstar Dwight Howard, a three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and 2020 NBA champion, once walked these halls? He’s a Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy alumnus, along with former NBA player Javaris Crittenton. From the classroom to the court, Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy has helped shape the lives of countless students. Its maroon and gray colors symbolize the strength and resilience instilled in each Warrior. A place where faith meets learning, dreams take flight, and champions are made. That’s Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy.
Omenala Griot Afrocentric Teaching Museum
“What if museums could talk?” That’s a question I often ask myself. Today, standing before the Omenala Griot Afrocentric Teaching