Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms unveiled the newest public basketball court at Selena S. Butler Park, next to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation and Aquatic Center. “Dr. King’s legacy is one of service, selflessness and universal human dignity,” said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. “The Atlanta Hawks’ investment in […]
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Fitness show Peach Fit shares wellness, dieting tips for everyday Atlantans
It’s officially that time of year when many people have rededicated themselves to living a healthier lifestyle through exercising and cleaning up their dietary habits. If you are one of those individuals who has decided it’s time to get fit, Peach Fit is here to help you do just that. Peach Fit is a fresh […]
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Want to nаturаllу rеvеrѕе Tуре-2 Diabetes? Try these top tips
The most іmроrtаnt fасtоr one needs to have in order to reverse Tуре-2 Dіаbеtеѕ іѕ соmmіtmеnt. Rеvеrѕіng dіаbеtеѕ іѕ a term thаt usually rеfеrѕ tо a ѕіgnіfісаnt long-term improvement іn іnѕulіn ѕеnѕіtіvіtу in people wіth Tуре-2 Dіаbеtеѕ. People wіth Type-2 Dіаbеtеѕ thаt аrе аblе to gеt their A1C — the measurement of how well your […]
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Gilmore: ‘Coretta Scott-King’s efforts to immortalize her husband’s legacy’
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day quickly approaches, people all over the world are making plans to reflect on the incredible, global-reaching impact King left on the U.S. through his courageous efforts to increase equity and Civil Rights for African American citizens. In the midst of all this remembrance, however, it must also be acknowledged […]
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Washington: ‘A battle rested is nothing like a battle tested’
I believe there is a perception—right or wrong—in our faith that our suffering is an integral part of God’s plan to ready us for the struggle of spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Many believe that suffering in some ways is a prerequisite for strengthening one’s spiritual muscle. I think it is more akin […]
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Government shutdown hits African Americans the hardest
With over 50,000 federal employees, the fourth congressional district in Maryland represents the fifth largest number of workers, and Maryland likely counts as the third-largest impacted state by the government shutdown, according to Democratic Rep. Anthony Brown. “So, I’m hearing about this, like my colleagues, each and every day from my constituents while this shutdown […]
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Another storm for Black farmers, cooperatives, and Southern rural communities due to the government shutdown
It was anticipated that the new Farm Bill would offer hope for improving farming economies into 2019 — especially after major 2018 farm losses from natural disasters and the trade war. However, the government shutdown now in its 19th day has had a chilling effect on economic outlook and optimism for the new year. Farmers […]
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Donald Trump’s ‘burger-fest’ brings roasting from late-night TV hosts
Junk food for athletes? President Donald Trump’s offer of greasy burgers and fries to the college football champion Clemson Tigers brought a roasting from late-night TV hosts. Trump, a fast-food lover, said he paid for the meal himself because of the partial government shutdown, which has led to furloughs among federal workers, including at the […]
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DNC no longer listed as a partner for 2019 edition of Women’s March
The Democratic National Committee appears to have pulled out from partnering with the organizers of the Women’s March as the group’s leadership faces accusations of anti-Semitism due to their association with Louis Farrakhan ahead of its third annual march this weekend. Although the DNC was not listed as a partner for the Women’s March as […]
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Coming to America Again: Eddie Murphy to star again in blockbuster hit
Eddie Murphy will once again play crown prince Akeem Joffer in a sequel to the 1988 hit movie, Coming to America. The film’s plot centered around a Prince who travels to New York to find an independent woman who loves him in spite of his royal title. The sequel will have Prince Joffer returning to […]
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Grammy-nominated producer Kevin ‘Khao’ Cates educates youth through hip-hop
Hip-Hop has proven itself to be a genre that not only impacts the scope of music but culture as a whole. However, Grammy-nominated producer Kevin “Khao” Cates has discovered a new use for hip-hop through education. Known for working with artists like Jay-Z, T.I., Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, Lil Kim, and others, Cates uses his gift […]
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Federal workers caught in the middle apply for unemployment
Thousands of federal employees and their families are applying for unemployment and food stamps to get by as the longest government shutdown in U.S. history drags on with no end in sight. But for some of them, it has been an exercise in confusion and frustration. Others, meanwhile, are hesitant to apply, knowing they will […]
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Judge acquits three Chicago officers of Laquan McDonald cover-up
A judge on Thursday acquitted three Chicago officers of trying to cover up the 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald, dismissing as just one perspective the shocking dashcam video of the black teenager’s death that led to protests, a federal investigation of the police department and the rare murder conviction of an officer. In casting off […]
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SuperBowlLIII: Gladys Knight will sing National Anthem
The National Football League announced Thursday morning that Gladys Knight will sing the National Anthem before Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Knight, a seven-time Grammy Award-winner, was born and raised in Atlanta. Knight says she’s proud to use her voice to “unite and represent our country” in her hometown of Atlanta. “I am proud to […]
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Michael Cohen acknowledges rigging polls for Trump in 2014 and 2015
President Donald Trump’s estranged former lawyer acknowledged Thursday that he paid a technology company to rig Trump’s standing in two online polls before the presidential campaign. Michael Cohen tweeted that “what I did was at the direction of and for the sole benefit of” Trump. “I truly regret my blind loyalty to a man who […]