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From the AJC.com: In her first public statement since being elected president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Bernice King addressed the controversy surrounding the organization while opening up discussion to the factions involved. King, surrounded by her supporters, announced Tuesday that she was holding a prayer vigil Friday at 6:30 p.m. in light of […]

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Bullies are more common in schools than expected. Whether your child is being bullied or bullying, parents should deal with the problem immediately.  How parents handle these types of situations can have a huge impact on future situations and set the stage on what behavior is appropriate for students. If you suspect bullying, get involved, […]

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Summer is ending for more students around Georgia. Below are starting dates for school districts. Be sure to check with your school to be prepared for the first day. July 29, 2010 Rockdale County   www.rockdale.k12.ga.us August 2, 2010 Barrow County   www.barrow.k12.ga.us Cherokee County   www.cherokee.k12.ga.us Decatur City Schools  www.csdecatur.net Henry County   www.henry.k12.ga.us August 3, 2010 Elbert […]

From the AJC.com: President Obama arrived in Atlanta at approximately 10:40 am this morning. He is town for a fundraiser and will also be addressing a group of veterans. Obama was greeted by Gov. Sonny Perdue, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Congressmen John Lewis, David Scott and Sanford Bishop. Also present was the commander of […]

Make your own Ready kit with the items on the checklist below. Most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find, and any one of them could save your life. Headed to the store? Download a printable version to take with you. Once you take a look at the basic items, consider what unique […]

Tracee Ellis Ross will be return­ing to TV with Reed Between The Lines, a new half-hour com­edy green-lit by BET that will be shot in Atlanta. In the new show, Ross plays Dr. Carla Reed, a busy psy­chi­a­trist, wife, and mother, who’s strug­gling to bal­ance career and family. Ross will also pro­duce, along­side Arthur Har­ris […]

From CNN.com: Former Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod said Thursday she will pursue a lawsuit against conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart. Breitbart posted an edited video clip of Sherrod appearing to say she discriminated against a white farmer looking for assistance. The clip showed her addressing a chapter of the NAACP. “I will definitely do it,” […]

The best thing to come out of the current sporty trend is the wave of chic jackets made of sweatshirt material. They won’t be too hot to wear on a summer night, but they can still protect you from a chill. RELATED: Plato’s Closet – Shop With Darlene RELATED: VIDEO: Vickie Winans Talks Fashion & […]

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From the AJC.com: Bernice King, the youngest child of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has decided she will not take the position of president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference at the group’s annual convention next month, a spokesman said Tuesday. Bernard LaFayette said King would wait until a Fulton County judge has resolved the […]

The newest cast member of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” got married last weekend and let’s just say things could have gone a lot smoother. Newcomer Cynthia Bailey’s marriage in Atlanta to restaurateur Peter Thomas was held up for 45 minutes by castmate NeNe Leakes, who barged into Bailey’s bridal suite and demanded her hair […]

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CBS Atlanta News is excited to announce a new addition to its on-air staff. JaQuitta Williams is joining the CBS Atlanta News team! The journalist stopped by Praise 102.5 earlier today and spoke about her new position. JaQuitta’s successful career in TV news spans nearly 20 years. She’s the definition of a well-rounded broadcast journalist; […]

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The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice is sponsoring a Law Enforcement Career Job Fair on Monday, July 26, 2010 thru Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at the Hilton Atlanta Hotel, 255 Courtland Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm. Below are some of the agencies that will be attending. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Federal Bureau […]