There is no disagreement that African Americans have worse health outcomes across the board. Researchers, scientists, sociologists, and doctor all agree. Data and statistics reflect the dismal reality that if you are African American, you will be more likely to die at birth, die giving birth, grow up sicker, be diagnosed of a life-threatening illness […]
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Hawks close out season with entertaining loss to Pacers
Edmond Sumner sank three free throws with three-tenths of a second remaining, lifting the playoff-bound Pacers over the Atlanta Hawks 135-134 Wednesday night in the final regular season game for each team. Indiana, which had lost two straight and five of seven, gained needed momentum for its first-round playoff series against Boston. The Pacers pulled […]
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Critics say new voting system planned for Georgia is flawed
Critics of Georgia’s outdated voting system told a judge on Tuesday that a new system outlined by lawmakers has many of the same fundamental flaws and is unconstitutional. A law signed last week by Gov. Brian Kemp provides specifications for a new voting system. Bids are due later this month, and state officials say they […]
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Rapper Boosie Badazz faces drug, gun charges in Georgia
The rapper Boosie Badazz and a passenger were jailed on drug and gun charges after being pulled over south of Atlanta. Coweta County jail records show the 36-year-old rapper faces charges of failing to maintain his lane, drug possession and having a gun during a crime. His real name is Torrence Hatch Jr. The Newnan […]
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Rob Lanier announced as new Georgia State men’s basketball coach
Tuesday afternoon, Rob Lanier was introduced as the new head coach of the Georgia State men’s basketball team. Lanier inherits a Panthers program that is coming off a second consecutive NCAA tournament appearance and are two-time defending Sun Belt Champions. Lanier arrives to Atlanta after a Sweet Sixteen appearance with the Tennessee Volunteers. For Lanier, he […]
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The UFC Octagon returns to Atlanta after three year absence
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will emanate from State Farm Arena this Saturday with UFC 236. This event is the first UFC Pay-Per-View broadcast on ESPN+. There are five fights on the card and the co-main events consist of Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier II for the interim lightweight title. The other co-main event will […]
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Washington: ‘What would you do if Satan came knocking at the door’
It’s been some time ago, but I heard one of the most powerful sayings a friend of mine used to say often right before he was about to be installed as the new pastor of his own church. “When Satan knocks at the door, let Jesus answer it.” Maybe you had to be there. But […]
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Connecting the Dots…Transit, Health, Equity, and Housing
PART 1 PART 2 Facebook Live on Wednesday called “Connecting the Dots…Transit, Health, Equity, and Housing.” We are proud to partner with the 100 Great Ideas Atlanta campaign. From April 8-12 metro Atlanta residents can offer ideas in the campaign Facebook group for ways to “improve housing affordability in the metro area.” #100GreatIdeasAtlanta Make your […]
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Highsmith: ‘Millennials are not as full of excuses as one might think’
Gone away are the days of the simple one-liner excuses millennials told their parents, guardians, and teachers to excuse themselves from school or childhood activities, “my dog ate my homework,” “I don’t feel well,” or “my relative passed away.” Fast forward 20 years, in today’s working world, millennials now use technology, social media, and smart […]
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Adrian Clayborn renews contract with Falcons
Tuesday afternoon, the Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with former defensive tackle Adrian Clayborn on a one-year contract. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Clayborn’s deal is worth up to $4 million. ESPN first reported the signing. During his three year stint with the Falcons, Clayborn played for the Falcons from 2015-17 and recorded 58 […]
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KEEPING IT 100: In its 12th year, the Disney Dreamers Academy continues to inspire tomorrow’s leaders
For Mary Yeboah, the thrill of potentially grasping her dreams became even more of a reality during this year’s Disney Dreamers Academy. Yeboah, a senior at Banneker High School in Fulton County Schools, said she dreams of becoming an OB-GYN and a professional singer. Not only did Yeboah got a chance to talk about entering […]
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Maya Angelou’s life story is coming to Broadway
The life and times of Maya Angelou are being chronicled in a one-woman show that will hopefully premiere on Broadway. Deadline reports that Angelou’s representative of 11 years, David Michael Rich, has partnered with her son Guy Johnson to bring the late poet’s story to the theater stage. Phenomenal Woman: An Evening with Maya Angelou will feature “some […]
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The fight for equal pay, gender parity heats up
Despite the United States touting itself as the bastion of freedom and equality, women in this country – despite comprising 50.8 percent of the population – have always found themselves in the position of having to fight for salary and wages comparable to men. A range of studies show some progress, but stubborn racial and […]
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Bernie Sanders quiets his critics as he becomes a 2020 front-runner
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is quieting critics who questioned whether he could recapture the energy of his upstart 2016 campaign, surpassing his rivals in early fundraising and establishing himself as an indisputable front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination. Less than two months into his second White House bid, no other declared candidate in the crowded Democratic field currently […]
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Music rights company teaches key industry lessons at Georgia State
Songtrust Atlanta hosted its latest music publishing workshop at Georgia State University’s (GSU) downtown campus in their new media center on March 28th. Bre Harper, Songtrust Atlanta A&R representative, headlined the workshop in collaboration with GSU’s Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII), a media center designed as a flexible startup incubator space to nurture media entrepreneurs. […]