Michelle Obama spoke bluntly to those hoping she will run for political office, telling an audience in Los Angeles that Americans need to focus more on advocating for themselves than looking for someone else to take on that responsibility. The former first lady talked with actress Tracee Ellis Ross at the United State Of Women […]
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Airbnb owner defends neighbor who called the police on Black guests
Marie Rodriguez, the woman who owns the Airbnb where Black guests were questioned by police for suspicion of burglary, is coming out in defense of her neighbor who called the cops in the first place. “They’re making it sound like it’s racially motivated, and it has nothing to do with that. It’s all over social media,” said […]
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Hawks and Budweiser team up for NBA draft lottery party at STATS
The NBA draft is still a month away but the NBA draft lottery is on Tuesday night and after 10 years the Atlanta Hawks are back in the fold for one of the league’s top 14 picks. The Hawks and Budweiser are collaborating with STATS Brewpub to host the affair that will begin at 6:30 […]
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Fulton County Schools’ Evoline C. West Elementary awarded STEM certification
Evoline C. West Elementary becomes first school in South Fulton to earn distinction Fulton County Schools’ Evoline C. West Elementary this week became the first in South Fulton and the fourth in the district to become state-certified in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). In Georgia, STEM-certified schools offer an integrated curriculum that focuses on […]
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MAYNARD Documentary showing daily at Atlanta’s Plaza Theater
WHAT: MAYNARD, the documentary film recently produced by Auburn Avenue Films about former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson, and directed by award winning director Sam Pollard, will be screened daily at the Plaza Theater. Tickets can be purchased at www.plazaatlahta.com and at the Plaza Theater for $12.00, as well as from Fandango. WHEN: An extended showing of the […]
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House of Artists Foundation concludes Autism Awareness Month with their Inaugural Fantastic Movie Run 10k
House of Artists Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that supports individuals with autism, specifically artists with autism, successfully completed their 1st Annual Fantastic Movie Run 10k. This event took place Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 7:00am at the Powder Springs City Hall in Powder Springs GA. TheFantastic Movie Run 10k is an official qualifying race for the acclaimed Peachtree Road Race, […]
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Meet the Black women making noise behind the political scenes of Georgia and metro Atlanta
Since the election of Trump, the Women’s March, and the #MeToo movement began, a record number of women have stepped up to the place and signed on to run for office. From seeking out seats in Congress to taking over the Governor’s mansion to local elections, women of color—specifically, black women—are taking a hold of […]
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Q&A with Chef Wierdo
In an intimate setting of Atlanta food bloggers, journalists, publicists and influencers, Chef Wierdo served up platter after platter of delicious vegan dishes. The menu included homemade guacamole, hummus, tacos, burritos, barbeque chickpea sliders, herbed roasted potatoes and buffalo cauliflower bites. The “No Meat & Greet” event was a preview to his “Fruits of our […]
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Annual World Trade Day conference sheds light on global opportunities
The second World Trade Day Conference, organized by the World Trade Center Atlanta, provided a rare opportunity for anyone looking to take a peek into the future. The word “future” may even be an understatement. There was a time when thought leaders would get together to talk about some far off Orwellian future, but, that […]
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Savings for Singles: A few tips to cut costs for single households
When information is shared on managing finances, most often it is geared toward families. What about the single population? Recently, I read an article online about Dollar General opening 900 new stores and the reason why some stores are successful. One reason stated was that these stores have an aisle dedicated for dollar items. The […]
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Whites comprise nation’s highest number of teachers
I spent most of my first year of grad school sitting in the back row of class with my hood up. There were nearly 40 of us in the cohort. Two were Black. My hoodie was an act of silent dissent. Today, I completely understand when my students want to do the same, even with […]
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Bon Voyage: Safety advice for women traveling alone
According to Solo Traveler, 72 percent of US women – roughly nine million women – travel alone. While this trend is exciting, there are risks to traveling alone that women should work to avoid. While men also experience potential dangers while traveling alone, women tend to be at higher risk for kidnapping, sexual assault, and […]
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#MeToo is succeeding where others failed — to mute R. Kelly
R. Kelly is still singing, but in the #MeToo era his voice is getting more and more muffled. As the R&B singer prepares for a scheduled concert Friday night in North Carolina amid persistent allegations of sexual misconduct, his career is under siege on multiple fronts. — Streaming service Spotify is removing Kelly’s music from all its […]
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Officer who choked former football player during violent arrest is fired
A Georgia police officer who choked former NFL prospect Desmond Marrow during an arrest in December has been fired, officials said. On Thursday, Henry County Police Chief Mark Amerman said the officer’s employment was terminated after an internal affairs investigation revealed his use of force was unnecessary. The officer, David Rose, was recorded on his […]
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Start Up With ATL: Step 1 – Write Your Business Plan
Editor’s Note: This is part one of a 10-part series that will give you tools and resources you need to start a business in the Atlanta area. This guide is written by a group of journalists that believe we can make a difference in our community thru active empowerment. We do not claim to be […]