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From the AJC.com: The Rev. Markel Hutchins said Wednesday he will not seek criminal charges against those who removed padlocks from gates at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference headquarters. But those on the other side of the fight for control of the SCLC said Wednesday they are still considering bringing criminal trespass charges against Hutchins […]
According to the FBI, Atlanta ranks as one of the top cities in the nation for child sex trafficking, but most Atlanta residents have no idea this issue exists in their city. Tune into Rhodell Lewis today to hear the topic. Child Sex Trafficking in Atlanta from Erin Levin on Vimeo. Drop Dead Gorgeous‘™ Cocktails […]
Markel Hutchins From the AJC.com: The feud between rival factions of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference escalated to new heights Tuesday, with charges of vandalism leveled at one participant in the dispute. The Rev. Markel Hutchins said Tuesday that he is the legitimate president of the SCLC and has the right to weld shut and […]
Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin stopped by Atlanta’s Praise 102.5 Monday night to promote his new book, “The Blueprint: A Plan For Living Above Life’s Storms,” on CoCo Brother Live. Although Kirk was only scheduled for CoCo’s first hour, the gospel star decided to stick around until the end of the show at 11pm! Several contest […]
Lakewood Fairgrounds From the AJC.com: The vote appeared to be a no-brainer for the Atlanta City Council: Approve a multi-million dollar, 50-year lease to rent out the Lakewood Fairgrounds to EUE/Screen Gems and move Atlanta a step closer to Hollywood. It ultimately was approved 13-0, but not without a fierce battle over the language in […]
Tyler Perry revealed on his blog that his credit card number was stolen and the thieves racked up nearly $30,000 in charges! The successful Atlanta filmmaker and actor posted a list of charges on his account and asked anyone who knew the culprit(s) to call the police: By the way, some idiot stole my credit […]
From the AJC.com: The Atlanta City Council is expected to approve Monday a leasing agreement with EUE/Screen Gems, Ltd., a film and television production company which plans to transform a portion of Lakewood Fairgrounds into the area’s first state-of-the-art studio complex. The deal, with backing from Mayor Kasim Reed, would be a boon to the […]
INGREDIENTS 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 3 ounces chicken 2 tablespoons chicken broth 2 teaspoons water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ketchup 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1 ounce carrot 1 ounce onion 1 1/2 ounces broccoli Instant rice PREPARATION 1. Cut chicken into cubes and cook in […]
From the AJC.com: Morehouse College is among the country’s most grueling colleges according to a listing released Thursday by the Huffington Post. The all-male school is the only HBCU listed among the likes of MIT, Johns Hopkins, University of Chicago, Caltech and the U.S. Naval Academy. The school’s commitment to upholding standards of excellence as […]
From The Wall Street Journal Armed with a blow dryer and brush, deft wrist action and shrewd promotional tactics, immigrants from the Dominican Republic are snipping away market share from African-American stylists whose mastery of black women’s hair ensured for generations that their customers wouldn’t, or couldn’t, leave them. Promises of seemingly healthier hair, swifter […]
From the AJC.com: Hours after being released from jail, a Kennesaw State University student who has become the focus of a heated immigration debate told supporters and reporters “I never thought I was going to be caught up in this messed-up system.” Jessica Colotl, flanked by her immigration and criminal defense attorneys, said Friday that […]
From the AJC.com: The Hawks decided not to offer coach Mike Woodson a new contract, the team announced today. Woodson coached the Hawks for six seasons. The team improved its record in each of the last five years, including a 53-29 record this season that was fifth-best in franchise history. But Hawks management had doubts […]