HELSINKI — President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin opened their long-awaited summit Monday with a wink and slouch, respectively, then talked one on one behind closed doors for two-plus hours before the American leader declared their meeting was off to a “very, very good start for everybody.” Neither leader revealed what was discussed. But […]
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Northlake Festival Movie Tavern: An experience you won’t have to sneak to enjoy
Movie theaters are one of the oldest forms of entertainment. Many Americans are drawn to television, so who wouldn’t want to see a huge screen with a brand new movie on it? While going to see the latest movie is exciting, it’s no secret, movie tickets alone are steadily increasing. Kate Samuelson of TIME wrote […]
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms names the City of Atlanta’s first ever Chief Education Officer, a cabinet level position
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has announced that Aliya Bhatia has been appointed to serve as the City of Atlanta’s first-ever Chief Education Officer, a Cabinet-level position that will work in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools and community leaders to improve access to quality education and vocational training for students and communities. Bhatia’s appointment is effective as of […]
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Don’t worry, be happy: Hawks keep summer alive with comeback win, Dorsey and Young combine for 47 points
The Atlanta Hawks will head their separate ways in order to rest before the start of training camp, but that farewell will have to wait after winning their second game of the summer on Wednesday night, 107-101, over the Indiana Pacers in Las Vegas. There have been a few questions answered during the Utah Summer […]
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Clark Atlanta’s coach and SIAC Women’s Coach of the Year Yolanda Moore complains of toxic environment for women
Clark Atlanta University’s women’s basketball head coach Yolanda Moore has released a statement in opposition to a release shared from the university regarding her “leave of absence.” Moore and other women coaches at Clark Atlanta have filed numerous complaints with Debra Hoyt, Clark Atlanta’s director of human resources. The women have complained that the university’s […]
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Hawks in midst of trade for veteran guard Jeremy Lin, future second round pick
One year, $13.8 million due for a veteran guard may not be a bad price for a team looking to contend for a playoff spot or championship run this season but for the rebuilding Atlanta Hawks it means something else entirely. On Thursday night the Hawks and Brooklyn Nets put a trade into play that […]
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The Louvre launches Beyonce and Jay-Z tour
Want to spend an afternoon following in the footsteps of Beyoncé and Jay Z? Now you can — thanks to the Louvre‘s new “Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the Louvre” self-guided tour, which spotlights 17 artworks used in the music video for “Apes**t,” the super successful single the couple surprise-dropped in June. In the striking video, filmed […]
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Powerful when weak is not an oxymoron
I remember reviewing the letters of Paul in Bible study. In doing so I was constantly reminded that one cannot look at Paul without really seeing Jesus’ amazing handiwork. Now you need to know that I think Paul is an awesome person when it comes to the story of his life. I haven’t found a […]
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Is that all you got? What to do when life is disrupted
What happens when life throws you a curveball? At that very moment you have two options, in my best Andy Mineo voice, “make moves or make excuses.” When life hits you and it’s not going according to plan, you must learn to be flexible and adjust your goal to your new circumstances or, should I […]
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The Black Press of America is facing another deadly assault from Trump’s tariffs on Canadian newsprint
Amid the rush to comprehend the ramifications of a full-scale international trade war initiated by the errant and backward tariff policies of the Trump Administration, there are results of the tariffs that need to be challenged by Black America. The financial sustainability of the Black Press of America is now facing a catastrophic and a […]
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Justice Department reopens investigation into 63-year-old murder of Emmett Till
The murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, barbarous even in an era in which blacks in the South were subjected to untold viciousness, has been reopened, according to a US Justice Department report to Congress. The 1955 slaying was listed in a March report among “activities” the department was pursuing under the 2007 unsolved civil rights crime […]
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2018 SIAC West football programs brimming with competition
Tuskegee predicted to repeat 2017 SIAC championship campaign On Tuesday, the 10 member schools of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference descended among the College Football Hall of Fame for a second consecutive year to talk about the ways that their teams can ascend to the next level. The SIAC’s Western Division is particularly tough […]
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House to vote on Democratic bill to abolish ICE
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy confirmed Thursday the House will vote on a Democratic bill to dismantle US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, more commonly known as ICE. It’s a move Democrats are already calling a “political stunt” since Republicans, who hold the majority, broadly oppose the bill and it would not pass. House Speaker Paul […]
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Papa John’s founder resigns from University of Louisville board over racial slur
Papa John’s John Schnatter apologized after reports surfaced of his use of the N-word during a May conference call. Papa John’s founder John Schnatter resigned from the University of Louisville board of trustees on Wednesday after reports that he used a racial slur during a conference call in May. In a statement posted on the […]
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T.I. and Stacey Abrams Interview
Clifford “T.I.” Harris and Democratic nominee for governor Stacey Abrams were recently at The Gathering Spot for an all-encompassing forum with topics spanning from education reform to support of small businesses. Here is a portion of their remarks.