The Atlanta Falcons have been anything but consistent this season. Starting out at 1-4 was clearly not their expectation. However, the team would right the ship so to speak, and get back to 4-4 with three straight wins. But Atlanta has dropped three straight and with a 4-7 record, the playoff hopes seem dismal. The […]
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Singer Shemida J takes ‘Kinky’ from the bedroom to the radio
R&B songstress Shemida J spices things up with the release of her latest single “Kinky.” Named after BSDM film that came out on Oct. 12, the sultry shares the same seductive tone as the movie. “Kinky” highlights Shemida J’s sexuality as a woman. While it may be somewhat taboo for women to be open about […]
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#ELECTION2018 | ‘Not a speech of concession’: Stacey Abrams defiant—resolute, even—in defeat
Adorned in a purple dress and a look of confident, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams begrudgingly ceased her campaign and acknowledged that her opponent, Brian Kemp, obtained the requisite amount of votes needed to seal the nomination. Based on Lucy McBath’s win over Karen Handel in Georgia’ tough Sixth District, coupled with the narrowest margin […]
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Condemned: 30 days later, Cokethia Goodman and her family are again without a home
A month ago, Cokethia Goodman was forced to vacate her single-family home in Peoplestown. After renting for a year, she received a notice from her landlord that her lease would not be renewed. Goodman was given a little over 30 days to relocate. Goodman’s former residence was located on Hill Street in quickly gentrifying Grant […]
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Federal lawsuit aims to solve Georgia’s election management problems
Tuesday morning, a federal lawsuit was filed in United States Federal Court at the Richard B. Russell Building. The lawsuit, against interim Secretary of State Robyn Crittenden and state election board members, was filed by two groups — Fair Fight Action and Care in Action. The lawsuit’s goal is an overhaul of Georgia’s electoral administration, […]
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Hawks End 10 Game Losing Streak
Finally! For the first time since November 3rd, the Atlanta Hawks won a basketball game. They ended their 10 game losing streak, with a 124-123 victory over the Hornets at State Farm Arena on Sunday night. “A lot of happiness on (the players) faces,” coach Lloyd Pierce said. “This is the feeling we want to […]
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‘Hot Boy’ Turk heats up the book shelves with tell-all book
Former Cash Money Records artist Tab “Hot Boy Turk” Virgil Jr. is speaking out about his journey in the music industry and life after prison with his new book, “The AutoThugOgraphy of Turk.” The rapper is known for being a member of the highly popular hip-hop group the Hot Boys which also consisted of Lil […]
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Super producer Zaytoven brings families, community together with Thanksgiving fun day
Atlanta resident Xavier Dotson, professionally known as hip-hop super producer Zaytoven, has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Atlanta rappers Future and Gucci Mane, but Grammy award-winning pianist does so much more than hit-making. Dotson, who funded his career in music through barbering, founded the Zay Area Foundation, a family-run, non-profit […]
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Hines three second half touchdowns leads Callaway to 35-20 victory over Washington
Runningback Qua Hines and the Callaway Cavaliers are heading to the Class AA semifinals after a tough 35-20 win over the Washington County Warhawks. Hines three rushing touchdowns in the second half helped the Cavaliers pull away from a pesky Golden Warhawks team. It was a cold and misty Friday evening at Callaway Stadium but […]
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Eagles end three year losing streak against Georgia State, blowout Panthers 35-14
It was senior day for the Georgia State Panthers Saturday but that did not stop in state rival, Georgia Southern Eagles from snapping a three year losing streak in their 35-14 blowout win. The Panthers came into this game playing for #TheRealGSU bragging rights and a meaningful win to give their seniors a strong win […]
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Soul Train Awards: Tisha Campbell talks divorce, becoming whole and responds to Pastor John Gray’s comments: ‘I still think God would want you to put yourself first’
The Soul Train Awards airs Sunday, Nov. 25 on BET at 8 p.m. EST. Hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold, trust you are in for a treat! It was like watching another episode of Martin. Honoring Erykah Badu with the Legend Award and Faith Evans with the Lady of Soul Award, we were in […]
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Saints Feast on Falcons’ Mistakes
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees threw four touchdown passes to inexperienced receivers and the New Orleans Saints won their 10th straight game Thursday night with a 31-17 victory over Atlanta that eliminated the Falcons from contention in the NFC South. Tommylee Lewis and Austin Carr each caught their second career touchdown pass, and rookie […]
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TMZ’s Raquel Harper of ‘Raq Rants’ Talks Remaining Authentic: “I’m just gonna be me”
While attending the Soul Train Awards, I had a quick chat with TMZ producer Raquel Harper, and when I tell you she was such a breath of fresh air and energy, know that is exactly what I mean. The mother-of-two dished on her kids and remaining authentic, in an industry that loves to change people. On […]
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Chief Justice Roberts Scolds Trump
Today, millions of Americans have traveled to be with family, friends and loved ones during the Thanksgiving holiday. As the festive season kicks off in earnest, most people list the things they are thankful for. However, it was one person who is seldom heard from that spoke loudly yesterday: Chief Justice John Roberts. Roberts, in […]
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Trump Politicizes Thanksgiving, Threatens to Close USA-Mexico Border
In many households, Thanksgiving is a time for members of a family tree to reconvene, feast, watch football, and sometimes, have uncomfortable conversations. For United States President Donald Trump, he used the holiday to make threats. Trump made a Thanksgiving Day threat to close the U.S. border with Mexico for an undisclosed period of time […]