There are several universal principles in life that nobody can refute. The opposite of hot is cold. If you know good, you have to acknowledge evil. For every up, there is a down. As a matter of fact, the reality of opposites lets us know there should be expectancy in life that forces us to […]
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Founders of Atlanta’s Quality Control Records support black enterprise, #Second Chances
Pierre “Pee” Thomas will never forget his life before music or the day he took control of his future and became an entrepreneur. “I knew (that) working for somebody else wasn’t an option for me when I was on parole looking for work,” said Thomas, co-founder and chief executive officer of the Atlanta-based Quality Control […]
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#SuperBowlLIII: City of Atlanta welcomes the 20th Super Bowl Gospel Celebration
The city of Atlanta has banded together with BET Networks, Radio One, and the National Football League (NFL), to announce the 20th Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. The televisioned event will be an official part of the festivities for Super Bowl LIII as the New England Patriots take on the Saint Louis Rams at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz […]
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#MLK90: Remembering the legacy of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center
Even after his death, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is undeniably one of the most notable leaders for civil and human rights. The would have been 90-year-old was an advocating for racial equality will continue to empower generations of African-Americans to come. Unfortunately, Dr. King died on April 4, 1968, a month after leading protesters […]
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#SuperBowlLIII: Let the parties begin!
Thursday of Super Bowl week marks the beginning of the celebrity and “experiential” parties. The host city begins to feel the pinch of the traffic, resources get stretched, and the transit options are crowded with folks in-town to soak up the atmosphere. Atlanta’s reputation as destination city will be on display with the following events […]
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#SuperBowlLIII: ‘Big Game’ events kickoff Wednesday
While the Super Bowl brings celebrities near and far to the host city, Atlanta is no stranger to hosting big events. Wednesday during Super Bowl week, there are key events and brunches for individuals to attend! The Sports Power Brunch First, The Sports Power Brunch will celebrate leading women in sports who have made a major […]
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‘Black Panther’ makes Oscar history with best picture nod
Oscar voters on Tuesday showered Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” and Yorgos Lanthimos’ “The Favourite” with a leading 10 nominations for the 91st Academy Awards, while two dominant but contentious Hollywood forces, Netflix and Marvel, each scored their first best picture nomination. Though many expected “A Star Is Born,” Bradley Cooper’s revival of one of Hollywood’s most […]
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Jackson: ‘Woke and the problematic nature of verbal activism’
The first time I noticed the cultural conversion of a word happened sometime in high school. Ironically, I was in Albuquerque, New Mexico—a place so insulated that once slang blew upon its desert sands it was already out of use and still destined to be beaten like the proverbial dead horse. Because much like re-runs, […]
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#MLK90: National Park Foundation’s preservation of King family home to fulfill Coretta Scott-King’s wish, add insight to MLK legacy
Now, the King childhood home and family home will be maintained by National Park Service The National Park Foundation, the National Park Service, and King family announced yesterday that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s home on Sunset Avenue in the historic Vine City neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, will be made accessible to the public for […]
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#SuperBowlLIII: AirBNB accused of price gouging
Eleven days remain until kickoff at Super Bowl LIII and many fans of the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams are scurrying for last-minute bookings for the big game. While most popular hotels are sold out, AirBNB hosts are looking to cash in on Super Bowl fever. According to a report by AirnbnbWatch, an affordable […]
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NBA Commissioner likes the Hawks rebuild; does not want teams to remain in ‘rebuild mode’
Monday afternoon, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stopped by State Farm Arena to discuss the state of the Hawks, the renovation of the arena as well as the roster, and honored the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. “I think Coach Pierce is doing a wonderful job with this team,” said Silver. “He’s got a very […]
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#SuperBowlLIII | Atlanta Police: Road closures could impact your commute
There will be road closures related to Super Bowl LIII that began Monday and will impact roads around Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena and the CNN Center through Friday, Feb. 8. 1. Super Bowl Campus (the perimeter of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, and the Georgia World Congress Center) Starting Monday, Jan. 21 through Friday, […]
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Crowell: ‘Don’t let predatory tax loans take your refunds’
For many consumers, the New Year brings an annual effort to file taxes early enough to help pay off big bills, replace major appliances or tuck away a few bucks for the proverbial ‘rainy day.’ With a continuing federal shutdown, this year there are also an estimated 800,000 federal workers who have not had a […]
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Kamala Harris announces 2020 bid for US President
California Sen. Kamala Harris announced Monday that she will run for president in 2020, joining a crowded field of Democrats seeking to challenge President Donald Trump. Harris’ announcement, made on “Good Morning America,” comes following months of speculation surrounding the Democrat, a rising star in the party who was elected California’s junior senator in 2016 after two […]
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#SuperBowlLIII | MARTA changes schedule to accommodate the big game
he Super Bowl will bring in an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 people to Atlanta for parties, soirees, and concerts. MARTA has put together a plan to help the visitors and the residents of Atlanta to get around and [hopefully] beat the traffic. “We’re prepared,” said David Springstead, MARTA’s chief of rail operations. “The tenor at […]