Georgia State University College of Law will honor attorney Bernard Taylor Sr. with the Ben F. Johnson Jr. Public Service Award, the college’s highest honor, in virtual ceremonies on Feb. 16 and 18. The Ben F. Johnson, Jr. Public Service Award is named for the college’s founding dean and is presented to a Georgia attorney […]
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Michelle Obama is launching a cooking show on Netflix
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix. Obama will be a star and an executive producer of “Waffles + Mochi,” which will be available for streaming starting March 16. Geared toward a younger audience, it will feature two puppets, aptly named Waffles and Mochi, and Obama as a supermarket […]
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The 100 Black Men of Atlanta announce new executive director
The 100 Black Men of Atlanta selected Louis Enrique Negrón, Sr. as their next executive director and chief operating officer. “Our next chapter shines bright with Louis Negrón at our helm,” said Kevin Gooch, chairman of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta. “Mr. Negrón’s unique combination of non-profit leadership, community commitment and wellness make him […]
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US considers Covid-19 testing requirement for domestic air travel
The Biden administration is considering a rule that would require negative Covid-19 test results for domestic air travel, according to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Buttigieg mentioned the possible testing requirement for air travelers within the United States in an interview Sunday with “Axios on HBO.” “There’s an active conversation with the CDC right now,” Buttigieg […]
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Trump Impeachment: Senate agrees to hear case, graphic video opens trial
Senators in Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial agreed Tuesday to consider the case, rejecting an attempt by the former president’s defense team and some Republican allies to halt the trial because he is no longer in office. The vote was 56-44 on the question of whether the Senate has jurisdiction and could proceed. THIS […]
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Palm Beach to decide whether Trump can stay at Mar-a-Lago
As the Senate’s impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump begins Tuesday in Washington, a matter even more important to his immediate future is being discussed some 990 miles to the south by the Palm Beach Town Council: Whether he can continue living at Mar-a-Lago. The council members will hear their attorney’s opinion on whether […]
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Man who wore horns at riot apologizes for storming Capitol
An Arizona man who participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns now says he regrets storming the building, apologized for causing fear in others and expressed disappointment with former President Donald Trump. In a statement released late Monday through his […]
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Georgia AG punts two high-profile cases back to Fulton County DA Fani Willis
Tuesday, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr denied a written request by the Fulton County District Attorney, Fani Willis, to reassign two high-profile cases against Atlanta Police officers charged with using excessive force. Willis argued in a letter that the charges bought forth by her predecessor, Paul Howard, were done with re-election in mind. In her […]
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Super Bowl LV averaged 96.4 million viewers
Taking place in the middle of a global pandemic Super Bowl LV was an NFL championship game unlike any other. But the big game still brought in another Super Bowl victory for Tom Brady and a sizable — if somewhat smaller — audience. Super Bowl LV averaged 96.4 million viewers across TV and streaming, according […]
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5-year-old still in critical condition after car crash involving Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach
A 5-year-old remained in critical condition Monday after suffering a brain injury in a multi-vehicle crash last week involving Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, according to police. Reid, the son of head coach Andy Reid, was involved in a crash Thursday night that sent two young children to the hospital, authorities said. According […]
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Washington: The war is over and we win
Do any of you remember that certain Sunday when moved to accept the truth of your own salvation? I did recently. I was asked a very simple question by the new member deacon; did I believe in Jesus Christ? For all of the angst, I was feeling about a very public declaration of faith, hindsight […]
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Buccaneers defense rises to occasion again in Super Bowl win
Tampa Bay’s defense finished its redemption tour with a Super Bowl championship. Overwhelmed by Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill during a loss to Kansas City in Week 12 of the regular season, a young Buccaneers secondary flipped the script in Sunday night’s NFL championship game by shutting down the Chiefs’ electric duo in a 31-9 […]
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Hawks end home losing streak, defeat Raptors 132-121
The Hawks ended their three-game losing streak at home Saturday night after beating the Raptors 132-121. This win was sorely needed. Hawks star player Trae Young led was the leading scorer on the night, with 28 points and 13 assists. The Raptors jumped on the Hawks early taking the 34-28 lead at the end of […]
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About That Car: 2021 Genesis GV80 adapts to the time
We came to this affluent suburb north of Detroit for a quick rinse test drive of the 2021 Genesis GV80. This was a regional affair with similar events scheduled for L.A. and New York, thanks to COVID-19. The point is Genesis is trying to adapt to the times. So, this is going to be a […]
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VP Harris and Yellen work with Black business leaders on recovery plan
Vice President Kamala Harris called on America’s Black business leaders to help spread the word that it is critical for Black Americans to take the Covid-19 vaccine to begin repairing the economic damage caused by the pandemic. “If we’re going to build back up our economy, we’ve gotta get control of this,” Harris said of […]