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Spelman College has announced that First Lady Michelle Obama will be the keynote speaker at the school’s commencement address. On Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m., at the Georgia International Convention Center, the First Lady will inspire more than 500 graduates to also leave their mark on the world when she delivers the commencement address […]
NeNe Leakes is at it again. In an interview on “Ellen,” which airs today, NeNe went in on Star Jones one more time, just in case by now we still don’t know they’ve got issues with each other. According to Huffington Post, when host Ellen Degeneres asked about whether or not, we are seeing the […]
What do you think about having to pay taxes for your next hairdo? There are tax proposals in this current Georgia Legislative sessions that could require you pay taxes to hair stylists, barbers, nail technicians and to pay taxes for food. We all know that there is a recession, but some lawmakers are frowning on […]
Photo courtesy of the AJC.com Asheley Jewell, the Stephenson High sophomore critically wounded in an apparent road-rage shooting, has begun speaking again, her family told the AJC on Tuesday. Jewell, 15, remains at Grady Memorial Hospital. As we previously reported, on March 5 Jewell was a passenger in a vehicle riding on Old National Highway […]
Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church — a spiritual pillar of the Civil Rights Movement — marked its 125 birthday with a special ceremony on Sunday, reports Fox 5 Atlanta. It is the church which raised Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Founded in 1886, the Auburn Avenue area church has long been an important place of […]
If so, Tuesday, March 22, 2011 might be your lucky day. The Atlanta Workforce Development Agency is teaming up with area employers to recruit new hires. Please have your resumes ready and dress in interview appropriate clothing. The job fair will be at the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency, 818 Pollard Blvd. SW in Atlanta, GA […]
Celebrity Apprentice cast mates NeNe Leakes and Star Jones are reportedly working on mending their rocky relationship when the cameras are not rolling, reports RadarOnline.com. A source told the website: “Both NeNe and Star are trying to get along better off set – it was really only when the show started taping that their competitiveness […]
The car of a writer for Tyler Perry’s hit show “Meet the Browns” exploded recently, according to TMZ. The wife of writer Brian Ronalds was making a three-point turn in Hollywood Hills when flames erupted from the engine of their SUV. Read the full story here. RELATED: Tyler Perry Thanks Black Women For His Wins […]
The shoes, the gowns, jewelry and everything needed to make Prom Night a success!! The “Show me the Shoes” Foundation is collecting new or lightly worn formal gowns and accessories to give to young ladies in our area going to Prom. Formal dresses can cost $200 (+). In this economy, many young ladies may not […]
Georgia moved one step closer to Sunday alcohol sales today when the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 10, which would allow local communities to vote whether to allow retail stores to sell alcohol on Sunday, the AJC reports. The bill is thought to have a good shot at passing in the House and Gov. Nathan […]
If not, it could cost you in Jonesboro. The Jonesboro city council unanimously approved a curfew for teenagers,16-years old and younger, which will make parents accountable. The curfew applies after 11 pm to kids out without adult supervision. The city’s municipal court judge has yet to determine the amount of the fine. Jonesboro Mayor, Luther […]