The Beginning
Tallawah Untold came to life as a capstone project during our founder's junior year at Clark Atlanta University (CAU). Formerly called Tallawah Magazine, the project's goal was to highlight the experience of Jamaican students at CAU. For her senior capstone, she used Tallawah Magazine once again to explore the effects of colorism, featurism, and texturism in Jamaica. The project quickly grew into a purpose as she became more passionate about centering Jamaican voices and encouraging discussions about overlooked topics.
PURPOSE
We exist to empower Jamaican narratives.
VISION
Our goal is to spark conversations and inspire actions for the good of society while creating community through powerful storytelling and shared experiences.
MISSION
We aim to employ empathy, curiosity, truth, and fairness to tell impactful stories that transform lives, connect people, and effectuate positive change.
Shannay Porter
OUR TEAM
Latanya Porter
She is a multi-passionate creative who founded Tallawah Untold to be a voice for the overlooked narratives. Shannay is a journalist who is dedicated to advocacy and representation. Her favorite color is pink, she loves gold jewelry and as the eldest daughter, she believes in the significance of empathy and community.
A current Elementary Education major at Clark Atlanta University who is passionate about providing positive representation for young Jamaicans at home and abroad. Latanya also dabbles in content creation and has experienced viral moments with her Jamaican food hauls. Her favorite color is purple, she has a passion for cooking and you can almost always find her in the kitchen creating something delicious.