2019 World AIDS Day Concert at Center Stage, December 05, 2019 In honor of World AIDS Day, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is hosting events and commemorations around the world including a free community concert taking place in Atlanta at Center Stage on Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Washington: I want Him as my lawyer in the court of forgiveness
Ignorance of the law is not supposed to be an excuse for breaking the law, they tell me. So if you ever find yourself in court, telling the judge you didn’t know something, you should understand that won’t get you off. Depending on the judge, however, might get you a lighter sentence. I believe when […]
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Cox: State housing finance agencies boost hopes for finding affordable homes, apartments
Every state in the U.S., as well as in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, has a Housing Finance Agency (HFA) that provides low- and moderate-income individuals and families with the opportunity to find a home or apartment that meets their budget and quality-of-life needs. According to Stockton Williams, executive director of the National […]
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CFB Playoff: LSU and Oklahoma will battle in Peach Bowl
Sunday afternoon, the College Football Playoff committee announced the LSU Tigers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Clemson Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners will participate in this year’s tournament. LSU finished the season No. 1, and will take on No. 4 Oklahoma at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl Dec. 28. In the other semifinal, the Buckeyes and Clemson Tigers […]
Posted inElection Central
Democrats start impeachment homestretch with rising stakes and deepening discord
Democrats are heading into a momentous impeachment finale as they set the pace and scope of their charges against President Donald Trump — prompting Republicans to escalate their effort to swamp the historic process in disinformation and partisanship. Majority members of the House Judiciary Committee spent the weekend mapping out a critical hearing Monday at […]
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Partisan fireworks as House panel readies Trump impeachment
A House impeachment hearing quickly fell into partisan fighting Monday as lawmakers formally received the investigative findings against President Donald Trump to lay out the case for the charges against him. Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler was immediately interrupted by a protester shouting “We voted for Donald Trump!” as the panel was gaveled open. The protester was […]
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Petition demands NFL remove Vick as honorary Pro Bowl captain
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was named as an honorary captain to the National Football League’s Pro Bowl, the sport’s annual all-star game. Alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Terrell Davis, Darrell Green and Bruce Smith, Vick will serve as 2020 Pro Bowl Legends Captains. However, an online petition is demanding the former signal caller be removed from […]
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Ava gets no love: ‘When They See Us’ snubbed by Golden Globes
NEW YORK (AP) — Some Golden Globe nominations seemed like locks: Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Hanks, Adam Driver and Eddie Murphy. But others were shocks, like Lupita Nyong’o not getting a nomination for “Us.” Other notable snubs and surprises: MEN ONLY Only men made the best director category: Bong Joon Ho for “Parasite,” Sam Mendes with […]
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Golden Globe 2020 nominations revealed
The nominees for the 77th Golden Globe Awards were announced Monday. Netflix led in total nominations, thanks to a strong showing from the films “Marriage Story” and “The Irishman.” The dramas were nominated for six and five awards respectively. In the television categories, the Netflix series “The Crown” and “Unbelievable” got four nominations each, as […]
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Israel Goldman Jr Interview
Israel Goldman Jr, 18 year old professional boxer right here in Atlanta Ga and holder of two championship belts. As an amateur, he defeated 16 national champions on his way to winning the southern region Golden Gloves Championships in 2018.
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Joe Burrow has his Heisman moment as No. 2 LSU routs No. 4 Georgia, giving No. 6 Oklahoma a boost
The College Football Playoff field looks to be set — unofficially at least. And quarterback Joe Burrow had what might be his signature Heisman moment. LSU, No. 2 in the College Football Playoff ranking, won the SEC championship, defeating No. 4 Georgia 37-10 in Atlanta on Saturday. That likely ended any playoff chance for the […]
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‘Simplicity is genius’: Joshua boxes smart to reclaim titles
Anthony Joshua jumped up and down in the ring with his massive entourage, celebrating being around $70 million richer and having three world heavyweight belts back in his possession. For the British boxing superstar, it was well worth this controversial trip to Saudi Arabia. In the first heavyweight title fight to be held in the […]
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Rapper Juice WRLD dies after medical emergency in Chicago
Rapper Juice WRLD, who launched his career on SoundCloud before becoming a streaming juggernaut and rose to the top of the charts with the Sting-sampled hit “Lucid Dreams,” died early Sunday after a “medical emergency” at Chicago’s Midway International Airport. The rapper, whose legal name was Jarad A. Higgins, was 21. Authorities have not released […]
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Ryan to OZ leads Falcons to another rout of Panthers, 40-20
The Atlanta Falcons honored one of their greatest receivers at halftime. Then a guy few people have ever heard of snatched away the spotlight. Olamide Zaccheaus hauled in the longest touchdown pass of Matt Ryan’s career, a 93-yarder that propelled the Atlanta Falcons to another dominating win over the Carolina Panthers, 40-20 on Sunday. It was the […]
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Trae Young scores 30 points, Hawks beat Hornets 122-107
Trae Young took a knee to the face, then returned to deliver a knockout blow to the Hornets. Young turned in perhaps his most complete game of the season with 30 points, nine assists and six rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat Charlotte 122-107 on Sunday night for their second victory in three games after […]