Billy Porter, speaking to Vogue before he walked the Oscars red carpet, knew what he was in for among some social media users: “People are going to be really uncomfortable with my black ass in a ball gown, but it’s not anybody’s business but mine.” The remark from the Tony-winning stage performer, actor and singer […]
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Janet Jackson to launch Las Vegas residency in May
Janet Jackson is heading to Las Vegas. The pop icon announced Tuesday that she’s launching a residency in Sin City later this year. Jackson will have 15 shows in May, July and August at the Park Theater at Park MGM resort. Tickets for the residency, called Metamorphosis, go on sale Saturday. Jackson, 52, joins a […]
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House OKs Democrats’ bill blocking Donald Trump emergency on wall
Democrats ignored a veto threat and rammed legislation through the House Tuesday that would stymie President Donald Trump’s bid for billions of extra dollars for his border wall, escalating a clash over whether he was abusing his powers to advance his paramount campaign pledge. The House’s 245-182 vote to block Trump’s national emergency declaration throws […]
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Falcons: NFL Combine gets underway this week
The NFL Combine gets underway this weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis this week and the Atlanta Falcons are in the market for “nastier” players, according to head coach Dan Quinn. The Falcons are in the market for help on both sides of the line of scrimmage as they seek quality depth and potential […]
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Black women in America and cervical cancer prevention
Many people may believe that cervical cancer is a problem of the past. Prior to the 1940s, it was a major cause of death of women of childbearing age. According to the National Institute of Health, invasive cervical cancer is now considered to be the 14thcause of cancer deaths in women in the US. That […]
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Lomax: “I support APS’s upcoming vote on school-rating system’
I moved to Atlanta in 1964, at the age of 16, to attend Morehouse College. Like a lot of Morehouse men, when I graduated, I decided to stay in Atlanta; and this is the city I still call home. I raised my three daughters here, two of whom proudly attended Atlanta Public Schools. Like every […]
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Congress mulls cap on what Medicare enrollees pay for drugs
With health care a top issue for American voters, Congress may actually be moving toward doing something this year to address the high cost of prescription drugs. President Donald Trump, Democrats trying to retire him in 2020, and congressional incumbents of both parties all say they want action. Democrats and Republicans are far apart on […]
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Regions Bank opens new Sugar Hill location in Atlanta, additional branches coming
Regions Bank on Friday formally unveiled the company’s latest branch that is now open to the public as part of the bank’s long-term strategy to serve more customers and communities across metro Atlanta. The Sugar Hill branch is the third Regions location to open in the Atlanta area since late last year, joining the North Decatur Square branch that […]
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In an upset, ‘Green Book’ wins best picture at Oscars
The segregation-era road-trip drama “Green Book” was crowned best picture at the Academy Awards, handing Hollywood’s top award to a film seen as a feel-good throwback to some but ridiculed as an outdated inversion of “Driving Miss Daisy” by others. In a year where Hollywood could have made history by bestowing best-picture on Netflix (“Roma”) […]
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State lawmaker calls for Georgia speaker Ralston to resign
A Georgia lawmaker is trying to oust the state House speaker following reports the powerful Republican repeatedly used his position to delay court proceedings for criminal defendants who are clients of his law practice. A resolution introduced Friday encourages House Speaker David Ralston to resign, accusing him of an “unacceptable abuse of power.” It was […]
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Young, Bazemore lead Hawks past Suns 120-112
Taurean Prince sensed before Saturday’s game that the Atlanta Hawks had learned from their mistakes in the closing seconds the night before. Trae Young and Kent Bazemore each scored 23 points, Prince added 21 and Atlanta extended the Phoenix Suns’ franchise-worst losing streak to 17 games with a 120-112 victory. “It means we’re growing,” Prince […]
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Virginia’s Fairfax compares himself to lynching victims
Embattled Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax compared himself to Jim Crow-era lynching victims in a surprise speech Sunday, as he resists widespread calls to resign prompted by allegations of sexual assault. Fairfax strongly defended himself and lashed out at his critics from his rostrum in the state Senate as the 2019 legislative session was coming […]
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North Korea confirms leader Kim Jong Un on train to summit
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un was on a train Sunday to Vietnam for his second summit with President Donald Trump, state media confirmed. Kim was accompanied by Kim Yong Chol, who has been a key negotiator in talks with the U.S., and Kim Yo Jong, the leader’s sister, the North’s official Korean Central News […]
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Judge sets R&B singer R. Kelly’s bond at $1 million
Prosecutors paint dark portrait of manipulative R. Kelly Prosecutors on Saturday painted a dark portrait of a manipulative and sometimes violent R. Kelly, describing how he repeatedly sought out underage girls for sex, including one he encountered at her 16th birthday party and another who met the R&B star while he was on trial for […]
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Atlanta-area schools close out Black History Month with celebrations
As Black History Month draws to a close, a few Atlanta-area schools are keeping the celebrations going. Here are five BHM events schools have to offer for their students, parents and the general public: “Black History Month Parade” Feb. 23 | South Atlanta High School Fresh off of three Super Bowl performances, South Atlanta High’s band […]