Kennesaw State University (KSU) received a grant from the Georgia Power Foundation for an initiative to increase the number of African American male teachers. The grant will fund Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models), a program launched in KSU’s Bagwell College of Education, that will provide academic support, mentorship, tuition assistance […]
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CVS now open for vaccine appointments in Georgia
CVS Pharmacy announced that COVID-19 vaccinations are now available at 12 locations across Georgia. Patients are able to schedule appoints to get their vaccinations. “One of our greatest strengths as a company is our presence in communities across the country, which makes us an ideal partner for administering vaccines in a safe, convenient, and familiar […]
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Georgia Tech ends two-game losing streak, outlasts Pitt Panthers 71-65
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fought off the Pittsburgh Panthers 71-65 in an exciting Valentine’s Day affair at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta. The Jackets now advance to 10-8 overall and snap a two-game losing streak with the win. Pitt’s double teams made it hard for the Jackets to get going early. Panthers forwards Justin Champagnie […]
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Claressa Shields takes jab at boxing over coverage, treatment of female fighters
If you haven’t seen enough of boxer Claressa Shields — or if you may not even know the name — that’s her point. She’s an elite athlete in her prime, suffering from an apparent case of under-exposure. The 25-year-old Michigan native had a glittering amateur career, winning Olympic gold medals — at London 2012 and […]
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Greater Atlanta Christian girls defeat Douglass 67-52 in regular season finale
Friday night’s heavyweight matchup between Greater Atlanta Christian and Douglass featured the Spartans coming out on top 67-52. Spartans guard Kaleigh Addie led all scorers with 23 points and guard Jaci Bolden added 21 points. Both teams came into this game as defending state champions (Douglass won in Class AA last season) but never played […]
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4th Quarter struggles continue for Hawks, fall to Indiana Pacers 125-113
Tonight, the Atlanta Hawks played much better against the Indiana Pacers. However, the fourth quarter spelled doom for Atlanta as they fell 125-113 at State Farm Arena. The Hawks are 0-5 on the second night of back-to-back games. This was the second game in a week that the Hawks struggled in the fourth quarter. On […]
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GAC girls defeat Douglass 67-52 in regular season finale, Douglass boys finish season winless
Friday night’s heavyweight matchup between Greater Atlanta Christian and Douglass featured the Spartans coming out on top 67-52. Spartans guard Kaleigh Addie led all scorers with 23 points and guard Jaci Bolden added 21 points. Both teams came into this game as defending state champions (Douglass won in Class AA last season) but never played […]
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Fact check: Claim about an insurrectionist trying to send a Pelosi laptop to Russia hasn’t been proven
Arguing that the Capitol insurrection damaged US national security, one of the House impeachment managers, Rep. Joaquin Castro, spoke Thursday about the theft of a laptop from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office. “At least one of the insurrectionists may have intended to steal information and give it to a foreign adversary. According to charging documents, […]
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Love in the age of COVID-19: Maurice & Cornell Robinson-Cook
Atlanta newlyweds share their story, revealing how they overcome the setbacks of COVID After dating for five years, Cornell and Maurice Robinson-Cook finally got married in 2020. Though the two had initially planned to wed in an elaborate destination wedding on the island of Mykonos in Greece, their two years of planning were derailed when […]
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Honoring sacred Black spaces: Leila’s Dinette, a safe haven for the soul
The year was 1949 on the Westside of Atlanta: Leila Williams and her husband Charlie would open the doors of a new cafe at 1017 Fair Street amidst the shadows of the Atlanta University Center, Leila’s Dinette. Williams, born in Union Point, Georgia, on Nov. 14, 1912, migrated as an adult to Atlanta, where she […]
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Black culture enjoyed a few primetime closeups during Super Bowl LV
CBS Sports undoubtedly produced one of the Blackest Super Bowl telecasts in NFL history on Feb. 7 as the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in professional football’s championship game. First, let’s get the television numbers out of the way. According to Nielsen, Super Bowl LV averaged 96.4 million viewers across TV […]
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Key GOP senators push Trump’s lawyers to explain ex-President’s actions as Pence was endangered
The Senate’s second impeachment trial of Donald Trump raced toward a conclusion on Friday, with the former President’s legal team quickly finishing its presentation and senators taking their turn to pose written questions to the legal teams. Trump’s team wrapped up its presentation in a little more than three hours before the question-and-answer session concluded […]
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Justin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson
Justin Timberlake is trying to make good. In a statement posted to his Instagram account on Friday, the singer issued an apology to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson for “missteps” that he says contributed to “a system that condones misogyny and racism.” “I’ve seen the messages, tags, comments and concerns and I want to respond,” […]
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‘Chappelle’s Show’ is streaming on Netflix again with Dave Chappelle’s blessing
Dave Chappelle has given his blessing to Netflix to run “Chappelle’s Show,” which will start streaming again Friday after the service pulled it over the comedian’s displeasure with the licensing of the show. Chappelle announced the news during a standup set Thursday, a 10-minute performance titled “Redemption Song,” in which he thanked his fans for […]
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Spurs begin rodeo road trip by beating down Hawks
A largely dreary and drizzly afternoon in the City of Atlanta spilled onto the court Friday night as a disappointing performance saw the Atlanta Hawks fall to the San Antonio Spurs 125-114 at State Farm Arena. However, the game was not as close as the score would indicate. San Antonio outscored the Hawks 41-19 in […]