From a dowdy provincial city in the 1980s, Philadelphia has become a world-class urban center through gentrification – primarily through landmark architecture that now sets the city center and University City, apart. “Over 50, and retirees, are moving back from the suburbs where they raised their children into Center City and the Italian Market where […]
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The 51st NAACP Image Awards winners list
Hosted by “black-ish” star Anthony Anderson, the ceremony aired live Saturday night on BET from the Pasadena Civic Center Auditorium in California. NAACP President and Chief Executive Officer Derrick Johnson presented music and fashion star, business entrepreneur and philanthropist Rihanna with the President’s Award which is given in recognition of a special achievement and distinguished […]
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Fashion Institute of Technology apologizes after fashion show sparks controversy over racist imagery
The Fashion Institute of Technology has apologized and placed two academic officials on leave, after its graduate fashion show used accessories that many — including a model scheduled to walk in the show — called racist. The incident occurred earlier this month during the school’s MFA Fashion show, which featured works designed by 10 […]
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B. Smith, model turned lifestyle guru, passes away at 70
Barbara “B.” Smith, one of the nation’s top black models who went on to open restaurants, launch a successful home products line and write cookbooks, has died at her Long Island home at age 70 after battling early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Smith’s family announced on social media that she died Saturday evening. “Heaven is shining […]
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Hawks and State Farm launch first spades tournament in southwest Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce hosted his inaugural Community Spades Tournament in partnership with State Farm Friday night at the William Walker Recreation Center in southwest Atlanta. The William Walker Recreation Center is the city’s first “Good Neighbor Club”, a concept providing a safe place for kids to hang out and play with friends. Pierce […]
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Bernie Sanders declared war on the Democratic establishment after Russia admits to helping campaign
Bernie Sanders took his long-running fight with the Democratic Party establishment very public Friday night, hours after news broke that Russia is working to help his 2020 primary bid and hours before the critical Nevada caucuses. “I’ve got news for the Republican establishment,” the Vermont senator tweeted on Friday night. “I’ve got news for the […]
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#Election2020 – Caucuses underway in Nevada as Democratic candidates face most diverse electorate so far
Doors closed Saturday for Democrats to caucus in Nevada, with party officials hoping to avert an Iowa-style disaster and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders looking to prove his general election mettle with a strong showing in the most diverse state in Democrats’ nominating contest thus far. While polling is notoriously difficult in Nevada, Sanders and former […]
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‘Making the Band’ returns with Diddy’s sons as judges
“Making the Band” is going to feature the “Combs Cartel.” Sean “Diddy” Combs is bringing the popular MTV series back and the judges will partially be a family affair. The mogul’s sons, Christian Combs, Quincy Brown and Justin Combs, are set to join original cast member, creative director and choreographer LaurieAnn Gibson, at the judges […]
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Lizzo, Nyong’o, Eddie Murphy vying for NAACP Image Awards
Hollywood’s awards season isn’t over quite yet, with the NAACP Image Awards putting the spotlight Saturday on the achievements of actors and musicians of color. The evening’s honorees include Oscar contenders, namely Cynthia Erivo, who starred in the Harriet Tubman biopic, “Harriet.” It also will showcase several actors and films that missed out on recognition […]
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#Election2020 – Bernie Sanders wins Nevada caucuses
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will win the Nevada caucuses, according to a CNN projection, showing the power of his organization and amplifying his argument that he can broaden his appeal across the Democratic electorate based on the results from the most diverse state in Democrats’ nominating contest thus far. Though former Vice President Joe Biden […]
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Revelations in dance: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre as part of 2020 US tour ‘Ailey Revealed’
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, beloved as one of the world’s most popular dance companies, has officially made its return to the Fox Theatre for six performances — Feb. 20–23 — featuring three separate programs that bring its 2020 season, themed “Ailey Revealed,” to Atlanta and 21 cities across the United States. Led by […]
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Mayor, City of Atlanta celebrate new LGBTQ online resource
With Atlanta serving as a major hub for the LGBTQ community, the city celebrates the contributions of its LGBTQ residents through its new ATLGBTQ online resource. “The City of Atlanta is committed to the fair treatment of all Atlantans, which includes our lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer residents and visitors,” said Mayor Keisha Lance […]
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#Election2020: Bloomberg, Sanders attacked by rivals in Las Vegas debate
From the opening bell, Democrats savaged New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg and raised pointed questions about Bernie Sanders’ take-no-prisoners politics during a contentious debate Wednesday night that threatened to further muddy the party’s urgent quest to defeat President Donald Trump. Bloomberg, the former New York mayor who was once a Republican, was forced to defend his record […]
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Georgia ships last of 30,000 voting machines for March debut
Georgia election officials Friday loaded and shipped the last truckloads of new voting machines making their statewide debut in the March presidential primaries, getting the equipment to local election offices barely two weeks before advance voting begins. Distributing 30,000 machines among 159 Georgia counties ahead of the primaries posed a big challenge for Secretary of […]
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CAU buzzer beater defeat
The Clark Atlanta University Panthers ended their four-game winning streak with a one-point buzzer beater loss to the Albany State Golden Rams Monday, Feb. 17, at L.S. Epps Gymnasium. The two teams were fighting for the number one spot in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s East Division. The game started with the Golden Rams scoring […]