More than 30 percent of people will have staying fit and losing weight at the top of their New Year resolutions lists. For many, these goals are deeply tied to what they eat. While some will tweak their diets to support these health goals, others will adopt a new food lifestyle altogether: Vegetarianism. If […]
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Hawks win third straight at home, get 41 points from bench in 104-89 win over shorthanded Portland
The lack of a superstar the caliber of Damian Lillard (and his 25 points per game) on the court for Portland can go a long way towards a win for an opposing team. The Hawks, winners of three straight at home and three of their last four games, took full advantage of being that team […]
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Can Falcons Save Season in the Dying Seconds?
If you’re an NBA fan, you grew up with announcer Marv Albert saying these words during crunch time, “And it all comes down to this.” That catch phrase rings true knowing the Atlanta Falcons realize their 2017 season comes down to beating the Carolina Panthers this Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Their scenarios are simple: If […]
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Atlanta brothers create and launch a line of Black Superhero comics
By day Carlton and Darrick Hargro go to their normal jobs, but at night they create a super-powered universe. In recent years, black superheroes have made a major comeback. With the likes of Luke Cage, Black Panther, Black Lightning and others making their way on to TV and on the silver screen, young comic fans […]
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Robin Hood CEO Wes Moore: We need ‘a battle plan for poverty’
In his quest to eradicate poverty, Wes Moore is declaring war. “We need to create a battle plan for poverty,” says Moore, the recently appointed CEO of New York-based nonprofit Robin Hood foundation. “We have people who are living in a state of chaos, and for many of them, it’s to no fault of their […]
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The Top Four “Oh, Hell Naw!” Moments in Entertainment of 2017
This year was full of cheating scandals, social media diaries, and a lot of ‘Oh, hell naw!’ moments. From custody battles to health scares, the entertainers kept the streets talking. Take a look at the top four moments below. 1. Kevin Hart Cheating Scam: Chile, when news hit that Kevin Hart cheated on his rib, […]
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Increase your Kwanzaa IQ
How much do you know about Kwanzaa? If you’ve ever wondered what this holiday is about beyond the general information typically shared, here is some background that will hopefully increase your Kwanzaa IQ by at least a little, and maybe a lot. What it is and how it began Kwanzaa is an African American and […]
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Former President Barack Obama shares some Christmas cheer
Former President Barack Obama took to Twitter on Mon., Dec. 25, 2017 to wish his followers a Merry Christmas. In his first year outside the White House in eight years, Obama tweeted this photo along with the following message: “On behalf of the Obama family, Merry Christmas! We wish you joy and peace this holiday […]
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Why the GOP will ramp up voter suppression efforts in 2018
A debate has reignited about whether voter ID laws suppress the Black vote after African Americans in Alabama turned out in high numbers–despite suppression efforts–to help elect U.S. Senator-elect Doug Jones, The New York Times reported. Expect the GOP to use that election as an excuse for enacting more voter suppression practices. Alabama’s voter suppression efforts motivated scores […]
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Rihanna’s 21-Year-Old Cousin Shot & Killed
Rihanna is huge on family, and that’s why it is with great regret we inform you that her 21-year-old cousin, Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, was shot and killed Tuesday, Dec. 26. The superstar posted on IG: “RIP cousin… can’t believe it was just last night that I held you in my arms! never thought that would be […]
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Tax cuts might create jobs. But where are the workers?
The GOP tax reform was billed as a job creator. But there’s one thing missing: Workers. The United States has 6 million job openings — near a record high. The good news is that means companies are hiring. The negative: They can’t find the workers they need at the price they’re willing to pay. The […]
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Atlanta anchor Amanda Davis dies
Longtime anchor Amanda Davis died suddenly after suffering a massive stroke on Tuesday. Davis was at Hartsfield-Jackson airport when she suffered what doctors described as a spontaneous and unexpected stroke. A fixture at CBS 46 news for 26 years, the Emmy award-winning Davis was a graduate of Clark-Atlanta University. Several prominent journalists and local politicians expressed […]
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Barack Obama is ‘Most Admired Man’ for 10th straight year
Gallup Poll Says For the 22nd time, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is the most admired woman Former President Barack Obama is the most admired man in the United States and has been for the past 10 years, according to a Gallup poll released Wed., Dec. 27, 2017. The poll found that 17 percent of respondents declared […]
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Veteran anchor Amanda Davis dies after massive stroke
Local television news anchor Amanda Davis died Wednesday after suffering a massive stroke on Tuesday. Davis, 62, died around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday after suffering a stroke at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Tuesday, WGCL-TV reported. “Amanda was at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday when she rushed to the hospital and underwent treatment. . . […]
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Juju Speaks on Split From Cam’Ron: “He didn’t respect my feelings…”
Rapper Cam’ron and author/reality star Juju split a few months ago. He gave an interview and stated that the relationship wasn’t fun anymore. In a recent interview, Juju gave her side of the story. Breakup with Cam’ron: “Cam and I, we were really good friends and he said it wasn’t fun for him anymore and I […]