Josh Norman bounced back from his prime-time benching by intercepting former teammate Cam Newton and forcing a fumble, and the Washington Redskins held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 23-17 on Sunday. Norman ended his 19-game interception drought by catching a jump ball thrown by Newton on a third-and-long play early in the second quarter, […]
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Georgia early voting begins with contentious governor’s race
Early voting begins in Georgia, where a contentious governor’s race tops the ballot. Voters in Georgia may begin voting in person Monday in the state’s 159 counties. Voting is available each weekday and at least one Saturday. In-person early voters will use the same touchscreen electronic voting machines the state uses on Election Day. Absentee-by-mail […]
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#ELECTION2018: “Black Voters Matter” bus carrying senior voters was stopped
About 40 African-American senior citizens in Georgia boarded a bus Monday (Oct. 15) in Jefferson County, Ga. that was taking them to vote when officials ordered them to get off the bus according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A county clerk had called the county-run senior center in Louisville, Georgia, after learning the group Black Votes […]
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Election 2018: Early voting turnout doubles in Georgia
Twenty days remain until Election Day and the enthusiasm among the Georgia electorate is at an all-time high. According to GeorgiaVotes.com, 258,449 people have voted early since the website began charting the general election cycle Sept. 24 compared to 67,732 at this point four years ago. Numbers from GeorgiaVotes.com also reveal that African-Americans in Clayton […]
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Harvest Season: Westside collective hosts program that transforms the lives of troubled youth
The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that two of every three offenders released from prison are rearrested within three years. Further, the employment outlook in Metro Atlanta for the average Black person can be particularly sobering, especially for Black men. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, African-American men aged 16 to 64 in the 30318 […]
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Netflix buys ‘Family Reunion’ starring Lorretta Devine and Tia Mowry
Tia Mowry and Loretta Devine will star in a new Netflix series, ‘Family Reunion.’ The streaming giant has ordered show 20 episodes, for the first season. According to THR: Created by Meg DeLoatch (Netflix’s Fuller House, Eve), the comedy revolves around Cocoa McKellan (Mowry, of Sister, Sister fame), a free-spirited mother from Seattle. When she and her former […]
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[PHOTOS + Audio] #RHOA: Kandi Burruss Throws Dungeon Lingerie Party + Releases New Single ‘Ready For This’
About two seasons ago, fellow Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams blasted Kandi Burruss for allegedly having a sex dungeon. Although it wasn’t appreciated at the time, Porsha gave Kandi a great idea. Since then, the mogul has decided to cash in on the rumor and hosted a Dungeon party. Kandi, friends, and fans […]
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[VIDEO] Sheree’ Whitfield accused of stealing ‘Joggers’ footage, didn’t pay creative director?
Chile, former bone collector of Real Housewives of Atlanta, Sheree’ Whitfield, had folks somewhat optimistic about this jogger line. With a commercial for She By Sheree debuting yesterday, folks really thought she had arrived but Issa lie! According to her creative director–John Carter– Sheree’ has not paid for the commercial and is scamming fans. He even […]
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Charlamagne The God cancels event with Kanye West
The Breakfast Club co-host Charlamagne has canceled an event with Kanye West, which was set to take place this week. Promoting his new book, “Shook One. Anxiety Playing Tricks On Me,” the radio personality tapped Yeezy to join him, in the discussion, centered around the Black community and mental health awareness. But, it appears that won’t happen. […]
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You are only better in your pride-filled mind
I suppose the details are all in the interpretation. I went to church intent on hearing a particular preacher, only to find him absent from the pulpit. The guest minister’s sermon on humility was a stark reminder that it is all about the message and never about the messenger. Fortunately for me, that was one […]
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Falcons Looking to Circle the Wagons against the Giants
Injuries continue to plague the Falcons at an alarming rate. Running back Devonta Freeman will be placed on injured reserve after deciding to undergo a surgical procedure for a groin injury. The move to IR stipulates that Freeman will miss at least eight weeks. Kicker Matt Bryant is also unlikely to play this week, due […]
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#LHHATL: Tommie Lee arrested twice in 24 Hours for assaulting & stalking daughter
Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star Tommie Lee is having one hell of a week. After being arrested and released Wednesday for allegedly shoving her 12-year-old daughter’s head in a locker, at Griffin Middle School, the 34-year-old was arrested again for stalking. Channel 2’s Matt Johnson has learned Tommie Lee — whose real name is Atasha Chizaah Jefferson — […]
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Atlanta-based author Erica Miller pens ‘Gumbo’ to inspire women
Traditional New Orleans norms often depict mothers, grandmothers and aunts cooking alongside one another in the kitchen, while expressing and sharing a range of emotions and conversations. Atlanta transplant Erica Miller, a public relations-turned-engineering executive, has now added writer and published author to her list of endeavors. Earlier this year, Miller released her first book, […]
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Report: Hawks Lose Season Opener against the Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 31 points, sparking the Knicks during their franchise-record, 49-point second quarter, and New York beat the Atlanta Hawks 126-107 on Wednesday night in their first game under coach David Fizdale. Hardaway had 16 points in the period, when the Knicks matched the Hawks’ point total for the […]
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Bravo star Dr. Jackie Walter’s 50 Shades of Pink Foundation celebrates breast cancer warriors
The 50 Shades of Pink Foundation hosted its sixth Annual Gala & Fashion Show fundraiser in the Atlanta City Hall atrium in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Jackie Walters M.D., a two-time breast cancer survivor, an obstetrician/gynecologist and one of the stars of the Bravo-TV’s unscripted series, “Married to Medicine,” said she created […]