An African lady has become the first Black woman to get a doctorate degree in aerospace engineering. The talented lady is said to be a national aeronautics and space administration whiz. 30-year-old Wendy Okolo has achieved a lot in her career. Africa is slowly becoming known for producing geniuses who almost always break barriers in […]
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Georgia State proud to represent Atlanta in NCAA Tourney
NEW ORLEANS, LA – For a second consecutive year, the Georgia State Panthers are heading to the NCAA tournament after a 73-64 win over the University of Texas-Arlington Mavericks Sunday evening. Lakefront Arena was filled with excited Panther fans and players after realizing Georgia State clinched their consecutive Sun Belt title and tournament bid. “I’m so […]
Posted inSpiritually Speaking
Selfish versus selfless, know the difference
There are a lot of things in our Christian belief system that requires a leap of faith, including faith itself. The whole notion of blessings is like that. I think I’m beginning to understand blessings a little more clearly from a spiritual perspective. Haven’t we all been taught, at one time or another, to give […]
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Controversial abortion bill passes in Committee vote, heads to Senate floor
Monday morning at the State Capitol, House Bill 481 that promises abortions would be banned six weeks after conception, passed 3-2 in the Georgia Science and Tech Committee vote, along party lines. Now it heads to the Senate where it could be deliberated as soon as Thursday. The Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act stipulates Modern […]
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Stacey Abrams has yet to define her 2020 vision
On March 14, Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams met with former vice-president Joe Biden in Washington, DC. While neither Abrams or Biden have ruled out a possible run for the White House, it is evident both are evaluating the possibilities. If Biden, 76, is considering a presidential bid, some observers have said Abrams could effectively balance […]
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After 37 years, Raycom bids farewell to the ACC
Saturday night, Raycom Sports signed off for the last time as the ACC Tournament concluded in Charlotte, North Carolina. The network was the bedrock for ACC football and basketball throughout Atlanta, the Carolinas and throughout the ACC footprint for the past 37 years. However, their humble story from small beginnings to sports industry giant was […]
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Should Stacey Abrams really run for President?
Dan Pfeiffer is a CNN contributor, co-hosts a podcast titled “Pod Save America” and authored a book titled, “Yes We (Still) Can,” and is a former adviser to President Barack Obama. He tweeted the following on Feb. 5th at 10:49 PM: “Stacey Abrams should run for President.” This was after the former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee […]
Posted inHealth Plus
Major prostate cancer research targeting African Americans set to begin
For African American men, prostate cancer is real. Health statistics paint disturbing trends, including that 60 percent of Black males are more likely to develop prostate cancer than any other race. Just as unsettling, African American men are twice as likely to die of prostate cancer than any other ethnic group. The seriousness of this […]
Posted inWorld News
Death toll rises to 50 in New Zealand mosque shootings
The death toll in the massacres at two New Zealand mosques rose to 50 on Sunday after police found another victim while removing bodies from the crime scenes, and authorities announced they do not believe three people who had been arrested were involved in the shootings allegedly carried out by a 28-year-old white supremacist. Police […]
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Jobs report shows what ‘African Americans have to lose’ under Trump
The latest report from the U.S. Labor Department has provided still another answer to the infamous question of “What the hell do (African Americans) have to lose?” That question, of course, was posed by Donald Trump during his successful run for president in 2016. With racial tensions, prejudice and bigotry ever increasing and among the […]
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NCAA finds ‘severe’ recruiting violations at Georgia Tech
The NCAA has informed Georgia Tech it has found major recruiting violations committed by former assistant coach Darryl LaBarrie and a former friend of coach Josh Pastner. The school released the notice of allegations from the NCAA on Friday. Of the three allegations, the NCAA says two are considered a “severe breach of conduct,” considered […]
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Mass shootings at New Zealand mosques kill 49; 1 man charged
At least 49 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers on what the prime minister called “one of New Zealand’s darkest days.” One man was arrested and charged with murder in what appeared to be a carefully planned racist attack. Police also defused explosive devices in a […]
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NCAA finds ‘severe’ recruiting violations at Georgia Tech
The NCAA has informed Georgia Tech it has been found serious recruiting violations committed by former assistant coach Darryl LaBarrie and a former friend of coach Josh Pastner. The school released the notice of allegations from the NCAA on Friday. Of the three allegations, the NCAA says two are considered a “severe breach of conduct,” […]
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Georgia lawmaker responds to ‘heartbeat bill’ with ‘Testicular Bill of Rights’
State Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) introduced legislation on Monday, March 11, that she calls the “testicular bill of rights.” As a counter-bill and her response to HB 481, or the “heartbeat” bill, passed in the Georgia House of Representatives last week, Kendrick’s legislation places restrictions on men’s reproductive rights similar to how abortion legislation does […]
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Donald Trump issues first veto after rebuke of border order
Unbowed by a congressional rebuke, President Donald Trump issued the first veto of his presidency on Friday in a demonstration that he is not through fighting for his signature campaign promise, which stands largely unfulfilled 18 months before voters decide whether to grant him another term. Trump rejected an effort by Congress to block the […]