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Mandela's 1990 Visit to Atlanta Rained Adoration
In June 1990, Atlanta officials prepped for a visit from someone who had suddenly become one of the world’s most beloved figures – Nelson…
HEADLINES
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08:34 AMBethune-Cookman Edges Tennessee St. as 2013 HBCU Champions
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08:30 AMGeorgia Tech Freshman Collects Another Rookie Of The Week …
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04:56 PMStudy: Black Teenage Pregnancy Rates on Sharp Decline
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07:01 AMSon of Megachurch Preacher and Obama Spiritual Adviser Dies
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TOP NEWS
(CNN) — Charges are expected in the death of a New York City college student who was injured during a fraternity ritual on a trip…
The man accused of faking sign interpretation while standing alongside world leaders like U.S. President Barack Obama at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service said Thursday he…
Atlanta City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell will partner with Grammy-nominated super producer Kevin “KHAO” Cates, and event sponsor Schwab & Co., Inc./Charles Schwab Bank,…
(CNN) — The parents of Kendrick Johnson, whose death this year created a mystery that has gripped a South Georgia town, held a rally at…
BUSINESS
(CNNMoney) — Instagram has announced a new private messaging feature called Instagram Direct, which will allow users to send a photo or video privately to…
In-home workers, 90 percent of them women, often live in poverty, earn low wages and work grueling hours without many of the protections enjoyed by…
SPORTS
The Atlanta Falcons are teaming up with the United States Marines for the 2013 Toys for Tots Drive. Falcons fans are encouraged to bring an…
The old adage “every vote counts” definitely held true when it came down to recently selecting the 2013 National Football Champions among the nation’s Historically…
ENTERTAINMENT
(AP) — “Saturday Night Live” plans to add one or two black female performers to its cast as soon as January. A representative for the…
Beyonce set Twitter on fire (again) Thursday night, dropping a surprise album on iTunes with no promotion whatsoever. The album is her fifth and is…
POLITICS
(CNN) — Ready for Hillary, a super PAC aimed at urging former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to run for president in 2016, has increased…
Fox News host Megyn Kelly wants to make one thing clear to the nice, White kids who watch Fox News: Santa Clause and Jesus Christ…
ATL BLOG
Trina Braxton, a member of the famed Braxton singing clan and co-star of the reality show “Braxton Family Values,” is reportedly being challenged by her…
“Real Housewives of Atlanta” starlet Porsha Stewart is being accused of pocketing thousands of dollars for a paid event to which she showed up hours…
COMMUNITY
As the long-term plans to transform the region’s largest transit system move forward, agency officials are hosting a “State of MARTA” breakfast on Dec. 13th…
The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has awarded $400,000 to the Emory University Center for Ethics to launch a four-year program aimed at developing scholars and…
PRAISE
The Performing Arts Ministry of Providence Missionary Baptist Church has announced two events taking place during the 2013-14 holiday season. First, the church invites the…
(CNN) The son of a Florida megachurch pastor who is close to President Obama died on Tuesday, according to statements from two churches. Isaac Hunter,…
EDITORS PICK
Thu Dec 12, 2013
Several religious, civil rights and political leaders from Georgia said the death of former South African President and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela marked the…
FEATURES
(CNN) — Four jurors in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial said they feel cheated by the outcome, which they blame on a misleading verdict…
The passing of Nelson Mandela leaves a waning number of global figures representing freedom and resilience against oppression – and a changing world that makes…
(CNN) — To those outside the deaf community, the sign language interpreter for Nelson Mandela’s memorial may have looked like he was working hard, translating…
VIEWPOINTS
When the tax man cometh, Black dollars “goeth.” Where will they goeth? Down a myriad of paths in pursuit of new items such as furniture,…
I had the opportunity to visit Bogota, Colombia for a meeting of representatives of public sector unions from the Western Hemisphere. The focus of the…
