For 30 years, Rebecca Crews stood by her husband, Terry, as he built his acting career. Her support allowed the starring actor to appear in films like “Friday After Next,” “White Chicks,” and “The Longest Yard.” However, for the Gary, Indiana native, and mother of five, the money, accolades, and popularity that her husband received […]
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This week’s Trump fact check
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump held up and read from a sheet of paper in the Rose Garden this past week as he argued he’s been hounded by investigators in the Russia probe for no reason. “Nearly 500 search warrants,” says the page, from an ABC News graphic. “More than 2,500 subpoenas.” And: “19 […]
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Black women lawyers freed 17 inmates serving life sentences, receive financing assistance from Kim Kardashian
“Let’s pause here to give a little credit where credit is due. Freeing 17 prisoners – all of whom were serving life sentences without parole – is impressive and commendable and the result of a campaign – 90 Days of Freedom – launched by Kardashian’s attorney, Brittany K. Barnett, a black woman,” Anne Branigin wrote […]
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Single fatherhood pushed ‘The Chi’ star Curtiss Cook to achieve acting goals
With appearances on NBC’s hit sci-fi series “Manifest” and FX’s “Mayans M.C.,” and Netflix’s “House of Cards,” actor Curtiss Cook is now a reoccurring character on the popular Showtime’s “The Chi.” Executive produced by Lena Waithe and rapper Common, “The Chi” follows the illustrates life for residents in a neighborhood on the South Side of […]
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Commencement speaker Robert F. Smith stuns 2019 Morehouse grads with pledge to pay off student debt
A billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at Morehouse College when he announced at their commencement Sunday that he would pay off their student loans estimated at up to $40 million. Robert F. Smith, this year’s commencement speaker, made the announcement while addressing 396 graduating seniors of the all-male historically black college in […]
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Stacey Abrams declares, “anti-abortion is against the will of the people”
While Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams is a rising star nationally for her strong 2018 gubernatorial campaign, she proclaimed her opposition to a series of legislative efforts in Republican-controlled state legislatures across the country to severely limit (and in some cases prohibit) women’s access to an abortion. “Anti-abortion is not the will of the people,” Abrams told a […]
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‘Global Runway’ fashion show lights up the Atlanta airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport hosted its third annual Global Runway ATL fashion presentation Wednesday night, where fashion and lifestyle influencers gathered to get an exclusive look at the latest retail offerings available inside of the world’s busiest airport. Joe Zee, celebrity stylist, author, journalist, producer, and media personality was the Master of Ceremonies at this […]
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NFL will consider reviewing new pass interference rule
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — NFL owners meeting Wednesday will consider a proposal to refine the new rule that allows challenges involving pass interference, and may also announce locations to host upcoming drafts. Owners voted in March to allow interference calls or non-calls to be challenged by coaches and reviewed via replay as a one-year […]
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International Civil & Human Rights Walk of Fame celebrates new location with ribbon-cutting ceremony and breakfast
On a warm, clear Atlanta spring morning last Thursday, the sun shone brightly on the inaugural installation of the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame footprints at its new home at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. A sold-out breakfast was hosted before the ribbon cutting and unveiling of the new footprints at […]
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CHRIS 180 announces opening of Westside Empowerment Center with community open house
CHRIS 180, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization dedicated to healing children and families with holistic health services and trauma-informed care, announced the opening of its new counseling center in the historic Westside community of Atlanta. The new Westside Empowerment Center, located at 810 Joseph E. Boone Blvd, will open its doors to the community with an […]
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Trae Young, Kevin Huerter headline NBA All-Rookie Teams
With Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks paving the way, the top five NBA draft picks from 2018 have been selected as the top five NBA rookies this season. Doncic and Young were unanimous first-team selections for the NBA All-Rookie team, which was announced Tuesday. Phoenix’s Deandre Ayton, […]
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Most germs won’t hurt us, but 1,400 can
Did you know there are over 65,000 known germs, but only about 1,400 cause disease? The four major types of germs are bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. They can infect our bodies and cause disease. There is a difference between infection and disease. We can be infected without being diseased. An infection is the first […]
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Viola Davis reveals diabetes diagnosis, campaign to raise awareness
Academy Award winner Viola Davis has opened up about her prediabetes diagnosis, sharing that she comes from a family with a history of type 2 diabetes. “I’m one of 84 million American adults living with prediabetes and I’m sharing my story for the first time in an effort to inspire others to take action against […]
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deGregory: At Morehouse College, black billionaire Robert F. Smith’s approximately $40 million gift to graduates ‘makes it rain’
In the Blackest of all stage acts, Black billionaire Robert F. Smith—the founder of the private equity firm Vista Equity Partners—made it rain on Morehouse College’s class of 2019 during his commencement address on Sunday. Smith’s approximately $40 million pledge was made to “his” Morehouse class of 396 men, through the repayment of educational loans. […]