The Atlanta Hawks left town on New Year’s Eve a day after defeating a short-handed Portland Trail Blazers -leading scorer Damion Lillard missed the game with an injury- 104-89. The defensive effort during the second half of the victory -the Hawks held Portland to 17 third quarter points- was one of the best efforts of […]
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Black artists creatively reimagine racist H&M ad
Black artists have stepped up to create new versions of a racist H&M ad after the brand drew criticism for a photo on its website. The original photo showed a black boy modeling a green hoodie reading “coolest monkey in the jungle.” The image drew ire on social media, with celebrities and activists denouncing the brand. […]
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An Atlanta staple closes after 50 years
After 50 years in business, Bankhead Seafood has closed its doors. A popular seafood place in Northwest Atlanta, the restaurant served its last customers on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Located at 1651 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW, the well-known and beloved seafood establishment was know for serving popular favorite items, including a variety of […]
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Should Georgia residents be able to grow pot legally? Lawmakers disagree
Will Georgia residents be able to grow pot legally for medical purposes? Currently, it is legal to own and to use marijuana in the state of Georgia. However, it’s illegal to grow it here, or to transport it here. Supporters of medical marijuana are hoping the laws will change. Supporters of the use of marijuana […]
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WeTV hosts ‘Growing Up Hip Hop ATL’ screening
Season 2 of WeTV’s Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta hosted a screening at The Woodruff Art Center. The entire cast was in attendance, including Bow Wow (child rapper), Shaniah Mauldin (Jermaine Dupri’s daughter), Reginae Carter (daughter of Lil’ Wayne and Toya Wright), Ayana Fite (daughter of DJ Hurricane from The Beastie Boys), Brandon Barnes (son of hip-hop manager Ms. Deb and brother of Waka Flocka), Zonnique Pullins (daughter of T.I. […]
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After Serena Williams gave birth, ‘Everything went bad’
In January 2017, two months into her pregnancy, tennis superstar Serena Williams competed in — and won — the Australian Open. At 20 weeks pregnant, with the smallest of baby bumps, she posted a picture on Snapchat of her athletic body, in a yellow swimsuit. Hers was a fortunate and healthy pregnancy, by any standard. […]
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Trump decries immigrants from ‘shithole countries’ coming to US, referencing African countries and Haiti
President Donald Trump expressed frustration behind closed doors with people coming to the US from “shithole countries,” The Washington Post reported Thu., Jan. 11. “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” Trump said, according to the Post, which cited two people briefed on the Thursday Oval Office meeting with lawmakers. Trump, in […]
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Gov. Deal’s final State of the State address was both emotional and encouraging
The 82nd Governor of the state of Georgia took the podium in the Georgia House of Representatives on Thursday morning, Jan. 11, to a massive amount of applause. This was his final address to those in attendance, including the state representatives, members of the Georgia Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and the senate. Deal, a […]
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Harris and Booker: Senate judiciary committee has two black members for first time in history
For the first time in its 200-year history, the Senate Judiciary Committee has two black committee members after Democrats appointed Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to the influential panel. The dual appointment, announced on Tuesday, came as somewhat of a surprise. Democrats needed to fill two spots on the committee, following […]
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MLK Day 2018: Atlanta-area Martin Luther King Jr. holiday events
All over the world and especially here in Atlanta, people of all creeds and color will be celebrating the annual Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. There are several local events to participate in. Here are a few we have gathered for your convenience: MLK March Committee Annual Youth Conference Jan. 13 | IBEW Auditorium […]
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Your Voice: Apps You Recommend
Question: What apps do you use on your phone, other than social media, that you’d recommend? Moya Leung – McDonough, Ga. “Some apps that I have on my phone are Google Docs because I just type assignments on my phone or, like, Google Calendar so that I can keep up with events.” Liv Pierre – Kennesaw, Ga. […]
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Cardi B achieves the charting of three singles on Billboard Top 10 simultaneously
She did claim to be making money moves, didn’t she? Cardi B has become the first rapper to have her first three singles in the Billboard Hot 100′s top 10 simultaneously. Billboard says that the Bronx-born artist achieved the feat on the Hot 100 chart with G-Easy’s “No Limit” ft. A$AP Rocky and Cardi B at No. 4, […]
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The clock strikes midnight on Georgia: Fairy-tale season ends in CFP Championship loss
While the Alabama Crimson Tide were celebrating their dramatic 26-23 win over the Georgia Bulldogs, UGA running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel were on the bench overcome with emotion. Michel was in tears. So much so as I came over to snap photos, he strapped on his helmet, making sure I was not able […]
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In Photos: Oprah at Ron Clark Academy
Oprah Hosts Ron Clark Academy 10th Anniversary Gala. The media mogul surprised the Atlanta school with a $5 Million dollar donation. Oprah Winfrey congratulates Ron Clark during tat the Ron Clark Academy Celebration on Friday, November 3, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Oprah made black history at the Golden Globes, and shut the show down with her speech
Photo: The Hollywood Reporter Oprah Winfrey received the 2018 Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globe awards on Sunday night — becoming the first black woman to receive the award. Winfrey joins an impressive list of DeMille Award recipients including Denzel Washington, Audrey Hepburn, Meryl Streep and directors Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg — but […]