Beyond February®

Allstate understands that supporting the African-American community for the expected 28 days in February is not enough. So Beyond February is our every day, all year commitment to create, support and sponsor programs that empower the community well beyond the month of February.

Launched in October 2007, Beyond February is not our first foray into supporting the African-American community, but rather the unification of all of our programs under one single voice.

The way we see it, when February ends, community support shouldn't.

Some of our key partnerships:

Tom Joyner and the Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion

Whether immediate or extended, family is the backbone of the African-American community. That's why, for five years running, we have sponsored the Tom Joyner Family Reunion. It's a weekend of family fun, entertainment and events with the entire Tom Joyner Show® Family.

American Black Film Festival and Be Reel Contest

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is a five-day retreat and international film market whose mission is to strengthen the African-American filmmaking community through resource sharing, education, artistic collaboration and career development. We're proud to be the presenting sponsors.

Supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Since the first African-American institutions of higher learning opened their doors in 1854, more and more African Americans are completing college, and it's important to keep up the momentum. Our commitment to the heritage of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) insures that future leaders go on to achieve great things.

Allstate's commitment to African-American students is beyond just dollars. It's an investment in the young minds that will shape the future. Because of this, we're proud to support HBCUs through our involvement in the Southern Heritage Classic, our sponsorship of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge and our partnership and donations to the Tom Joyner Foundation.

Gospel Superfest and Stellar Awards

Gospel music holds a special place in the American landscape, especially in the African-American community. Allstate is a proud sponsor of the Gospel Superfest, a series of televised gospel concerts sure to uplift with its message of faith and hope.

Divine Restoration TV Show

Divine Restoration is a fun, feel-good TVOne series that helps churches in need. It shows what can happen when a church, the community and the Divine Restoration team come together to make a change for a deserving congregation. Volunteers from Allstate helped paint, update cabinetry, repair the ceiling and redo the flooring at the Beloved Community Christian Church in Chicago. Two local agents were also on hand, Lamont Robinson and Brenda Noy.

Musicians J. Torae

When you visit the Beyond February website you'll hear a song of hope and inspiration on the homepage. The artist: J. Torae.

J Torae is a vocalist, writer, four-time Apollo Winner, three-time Russell Simmons' HBO Def Poet and also two performers, who happen to be two Grammy-winning artists.

J. Torae is J. Ivy (Poet) and Tarrey Torae (Singer), two Chicago-born artists who have been featured on several radio stations, whether by interview, featured performance, or the rotation of Tarrey's hit single Still Will Love You. They have both recorded, written and been featured on albums by Kanye West and John Legend.

Now they bring their message of empowerment to Beyond February®. Hear their original track "Beyond," by visiting beyondfebruary.com

Our Agents

Allstate employees find many ways to go beyond to reach out to the communities where they live and work. We are proud of their efforts and encourage, support and celebrate this outreach and the employees that make it happen.

To discover more about our commitment to the African-American community, and to find out how you can go beyond in your endeavors, visit beyondfebruary.com