AP Top 25 voters are being tougher on Clemson than any preseason No. 1 team in 48 years. The undefeated defending national champion Tigers are now No. 4 in The Associated Press college football poll presented by Regions Bank. Alabama was No. 1 in the Top 25 on Sunday, followed by LSU and Ohio State […]
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Georgia governor repeats pledge for additional teacher raise
Georgia’s governor is repeating his commitment to a further pay raise for teachers, although he’s not saying when the additional money is coming. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Gov. Brian Kemp made the comments Thursday speaking to the Georgia School Superintendents Association in Athens, as he also touted full funding of the state’s education formula and […]
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Georgia Tech stuns Miami, wins 28-21 in Overtime
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A fake punt for a touchdown. A fumble recovery in the end zone for another score. A blocked field goal in the final seconds of regulation to stay in the game. Georgia Tech’s rebuilding season got plenty of material for the highlight reel on Saturday. And Miami’s season took a […]
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Swift runs for 2 TDs as No. 10 Georgia tops Kentucky 21-0
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — D’Andre Swift began the week asking Georgia coaches to get the ball to the team’s playmakers in space. Swift finished the week showing what he can do with those opportunities. Swift’s 39–yard touchdown run in the third quarter snapped a scoreless tie, and No. 10 Georgia overcame a slow start to […]
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[VIDEO] Rams vs Falcons Preview
In this video, Macy Alexander breaks down the Falcons keys to victory against the Los Angeles Rams. The Falcons defense has not registered a sack in 244 straight snaps heading into Sunday’s action. File photo of Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley sacking Case Keenum of the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Photo […]
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Planting New Seeds: YMCA of Metro Atlanta relocates new headquarters to Westside
Just west of downtown Atlanta and within walking distance of the massive Mercedes Benz Stadium, lies another symbol of the changing face of Atlanta’s Westside. Located on part of what used to be the campus of Morris Brown College and, before that, Atlanta Public School System’s E. A. Ware Elementary School—the first elementary school in […]
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Rapper, actor Ludacris now resident artist at Georgia State
Rapper, actor and entrepreneur Chris “Ludacris” Bridges can add artist-in-residence to his resume as he takes on the position at Georgia State University. News outlets report the university announced Tuesday that Bridges will mentor students and work with professors at the Creative Media Industries Institute this fall. The Atlanta-based artist and former student of the […]
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Twenty women of color, in film and TV, join forces to form ‘Reel Divas’ initiative
Twenty women, with notable careers in TV and film, have all put their likenesses and resources together to form the #THEREELDIVAS movement. The movement is to bring awareness to women of color—as writers, producers and directors—who are currently thriving in the industry. Another goal of theirs is to bring awareness to Atlanta, Georgia, which is currently […]
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Spike Lee: Black parents are ‘biggest dream killers’ at Morehouse Human Rights Film Festival
Spike Lee will never forget 2019. The legendary filmmaker was finally won his first-ever Oscar award for “BlackkKlansman,” 30 years after his seminal and groundbreaking film, “Do the Right Thing,” caused seismic quakes throughout the tapestry of pop culture. Moreover, after his yearslong feud with fellow filmmaking mogul Tyler Perry, he had a sound studio […]
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Cause for hope and caution following police shooting in home
In the days after Atatiana Jefferson’s killing in her own home by a white Fort Worth police officer, many in the black community say they’ve seen at least initial signs of swifter action with the officer’s arrest, but also are noticing some recurring and troubling themes. These include the release of police body camera footage and details […]
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Marketers should show more respect for the Black consumer, according to Nielsen report
The influence of African American consumers is extensive. Driven by their tech affinity, passion for sharing experiences, and powered by their omnichannel thirst for information and recommendations, the nation’s 48 million Black Americans are now just approaching their peak earning years, according to the Nielsen report, “It’s in the Bag: Black Consumers’ Path to Purchase.” The […]
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The Fort Worth officer who shot Atatiana Jefferson wasn’t actually asked to do a wellness check
When Atatiana Jefferson‘s neighbor called police, he says he expected them to go check to see if she was OK. But the officer who shot her in her own home was sent on a call that police often handle as a potential burglary. Authorities are looking into what former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean and his partner were told […]
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Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop, Advancement Project to host ‘Serving Justice’ ice cream event in Inman Park
On Saturday, October 19 from 1-4 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop of Inman Park, Advancement Project National Office, and New Georgia Project will host a unique event to register voters and educate Atlanta residents around mass incarceration. The Serving Justice Remix’d Party will feature games, music and free scoops of Justice Remix’d in an effort to engage local communities around voting rights and racial justice issues. […]
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Atlanta City Councilmember Andrea L. Boone to honor Dazon Dixon Diallo, founder of SisterLove
District 10 Councilmember Andrea L. Boone will honor SisterLove and the organization’s founder, Dazon Dixon Diallo, during an event on Friday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at Atlanta City Hall (55 Trinity Avenue SW). SisterLove has a mission is to eradicate the adverse impact of HIV/AIDS and other reproductive health challenges, as well as the oppression […]
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Minority workers in retail and fast food have more erratic hours than white workers, report finds
Retail and fast food work is notorious for erratic schedules. But new research finds hourly workers of color in the industries have more unpredictable hours and last-minute schedules than their white colleagues. Minority workers, particularly women of color, are “exposed to the most unstable and unpredictable work scheduling practices,” according to a report published Wednesday […]