LIVE in Atlanta

featuring the soul-stirring voice of Grammy Award-winning powerhouse vocalist and national Gospel recording artist, Leandria Johnson.

Atlanta, Georgia | July 7, 2017. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | JULY 1, 2017. Shawn Joyner Presents and Hannon Entertainment is proud to announce its upcoming concert with gospel music recording artist and pioneer ‘RICKY DILLARD & New G: LIVE IN ATLANTA’. This LIVE concert will be held at The dREAM Center Church (2600 H.F Shepherd Drive, Decatur, GA 30034) on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 7:00pm. This LIVE event will also feature the soul-stirring voice of Grammy Award winning powerhouse vocalist and national gospel recording artist, Leandria Johnson.

Attendee’s interested in being apart of this event, can secure tickets at: EVENTBRITE
General: $25
VIP: $35
*Includes admittance into First 1-3 Rows, VIP Giftbag, Private Meet and Greet, and all other special amenities.

VENDOR AND SPONSORSHIP
The live event will boast 50-125 VIP and Special Guest
VIP and Special Guest Red Carpet
VIP Private Meet and Greet Lounge
Social Media Product Placement and Engagement

To become a vendor or sponsor, contact:
The Bentley Didier Firm
Email | [email protected]
ATTN: SPONSORSHIP/VENDOR
Deadline: August 20, 2017

MEDIA RELATIONS ATTN: SPONSORSHIP/VENDOR
Media Outlets interested in securing interviews, email:
The Bentley Didier Firm, ATTN: Ricky Dillard Media Request
Email | TaraYoungblood@TheBentleyDidierFirm.com

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ABOUT RICKY DILLARD
Ricky Dillard is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 1991, with the release of, Promise, by Muscle Shoals Records. His second album, A Holy Ghost Take-Over, was released in 1993 by Malaco Records. The next album, Hallelujah, was released by them in 1995. Crystal Spring Records released, 1996’s Work It Out, 2000’s No Limit, and Unplugged in 2004. With EMI Gospel, he released, 7th Episode, that came out in 2007. He released, Keep Living, with Light Records in 2011. His next release, Amazing, came out in 2014 with Entertainment One Music.
All of his albums charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. His No Limit album charted on the Christian Albums chart, and the album Unplugged charted on the Independent Albums chart along with the releases Keep Living, and Amazing that also charted on The Billboard 200. He was nominated at the Grammy Awards twice, the first time in the Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album category at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards for Promise, and the second time would come at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in the category Best Gospel Album for Amazing.

ABOUT LEANDRIA JOHNSON
Le’Andria Johnson is an American gospel musician, singer-songwriter, and the season three winner of the BET gospel singing competition show Sunday Best.
Johnson’s Sunday Best coronation song, “I Shall Leap into My Destiny”, co-written by Johnson, entered the Billboard Gospel chart at number 1. Johnson’s post-Sunday The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson was released on August 23, 2011,[2] Music World Entertainment Gospel and Music World Music. The album debuted at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Gospel Albums, number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Independent Albums, and number 24 on the Billboard 200. Johnsons’ second major-label album The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson, which included seven new songs was released on February 14, 2012. Johnson is the first Sunday Best contestant to receive a Grammy Award, which she won in 2012 for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance.

ABOUT SHAWN JOYNER PRESENTS
“Shawn Joyner presents…” is the latest venture of visionary businessman and event promoter, Shawn Joyner. For over 20 years and across several platforms, Shawn’s entrepreneurial endeavors are marked with a high level of quality and have developed a faithful following. From party promotions in Dallas and Atlanta to a successful, long-standing real estate practice to his nationally recognized FALLTACULAR Retreat, Shawn understands and responds to the high standards of the discerning consumer.
Having presented artists such as N’Dambi, Kimberly Nichole, Avery Sunshine, B-Slade and Tweet, “Shawn Joyner presents…” has rushed onto the scene and is poised to make its mark by being a leader in providing quality music entertainment.

ABOUT THE dREAM CENTER CHURCH OF ATLANTA
For more information about The dReam Center Church of Atlanta, please visit http://www.thedreamcenterchurch.org/ .
Follow The dReam Center Church of Atlanta on Facebook and Twitter @dReamCenterATL.

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Dr. Jamal H. Bryant and The JHB Movement to Host Strategic Town Hall Revealing the Next Phase of the TargetFast Movement

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2 weeks ago

April 22, 2025

James Allen

As national momentum continues to build around the TargetFast movement, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and founder of The JHB Movement, will host a high-impact, invite-only TargetFast Town Hall on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST in Stonecrest, Georgia.

This private strategic gathering marks the conclusion of the first 40 days of TargetFast.org — a bold initiative launched on March 3, 2025, calling for a community-wide economic divestment from Target in response to its quiet rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. As a critical moment for reflection, recalibration, and media engagement, the town hall will unveil the movement’s next phase and reaffirm its call for corporate accountability. Special guests that will be speaking at the event include:

Dr. Jamal H. Bryant – Senior Pastor & Movement Leader

Dr. Karri Bryant – Educator & Cultural Strategist

Dr. Rashad Richey – Political Analyst & Commentator

Tamika Mallory – Renowned Civil Rights Activist

Dr. David John – Economic Advisor & Policy Strategist

Tezlyn Figaro – Policy ConsultantNina Turner – Political Economist

In just over a month, TargetFast has sparked a measurable shift in corporate accountability. Since the launch of the boycott, Target has experienced 10 consecutive weeks of declining foot traffic and a sharp drop in stock value — from $104 on March 13 to $92 on April 13, resulting in an estimated $12.4 billion loss in market value (source: Reddit and public market data).

But beyond the numbers, the movement speaks directly to the economic vulnerability of Black-owned brands that once thrived under Target’s DEI efforts, including:

Mielle Organics

Tabitha Brown’s Home & Kitchen Collection

The Doux Haircare Products

Black Girl Sunscreen

“This is not just a protest—it’s a prophetic move toward permanent change,” said Dr. Bryant. “TargetFast is a demand, not a plea. If corporations choose to walk back their promises to our community, we will meet them with economic consequence.”

Attendees can expect a powerful review of the first 40 days of the TargetFast movement, along with exclusive insights from key voices leading the charge. The town hall will offer strategic vision casting and a clear roadmap for the next phase of the movement’s expansion. Participants will also gain access to new resources, including a comprehensive Black Business Directory and a 30-Day Devotional Guide designed to support both faith and financial discipline. With a major media presence on-site, the event is positioned to amplify the movement’s message and national impact.

JHB Movement and the Path Forward

This initiative is being led by the Jamal Harrison Bryant (JHB) Movement, a faith-driven social justice organization committed to economic empowerment, community activism, and racial equity. To support those participating in the FAST, Dr. Bryant is providing registrants with a Black Business Directory and a 30-Day Devotional Guide, offering alternative shopping options and spiritual encouragement throughout the boycott. Supporters can sign up at Targetfast.org to receive the Black Business Directory and 30-Day Devotional, as well as track updates on the FAST’s impact. The JHB Movement will also release a report at the end of the 40-day period to quantify the economic effect of this demonstration.

REGISTER HERE