Atlanta
From the Huffington Post: In one of the greatest domestic population shifts in American history, African Americans poured out of the South in the early 20th century. The so-called “Great Migration” brought millions of southern blacks to areas across the country, including hundreds of thousands who came to Chicago. The city’s South Side quickly became […]
From Newsone.com: The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) today announced that 75 Gates Millennium Scholars from Atlanta and surrounding counties in Georgia will be recognized at a reception hosted by The Honorable Kasim Reed, at Atlanta’s City Hall, Thursday, May 13. These students are a part of the 2010 Class Gates Millennium Scholars. The good-through-graduation […]
From WCBSTV Georgia: Three college students are recovering after barely surviving a dare that turned into a dangerous swim in a creek near Atlanta. The incredible rescue was caught on tape. What started out as fun ended as a nightmare for the three friends from Kennesaw State as they held on for dear life and […]
From shape.com: We gave the world’s simplest workout a makeover and created a plan that takes walking— and your body—from ho-hum to va-va-voom. The secret behind our strategy: When you walk at a quick clip, you zap as many calories as you would jogging. Add in hills or stairs and you boost the burn while […]
From apartmenttherapy.com: Bathrooms are the most private public spaces in a home. It’s the place where some of your most private activities take place, the place where you hide your private self from the world (medications, glasses, your tooth whitener) and yet it also gets shared by visitors, friends and acquaintances alike who may or […]
From BlackDoctor.org: Thank goodness the weather is heating up. With this most welcome change, women of color may need to re-evaluate their hair care routines to make sure their hairstyles don’t poof or wilt. Highly textured hair has a natural tendency to be dry, it’s important to adhere to a moisturizing regimen during the hottest […]
From AccessAtlanta.com: Kenny Leon, the Atlanta director who has dedicated his career to work that tears down the barriers that divide people, was nominated Tuesday for a Tony Award for “Fences.” Leon’s best director nomination was one of 10 received by the Broadway revival of August Wilson’s drama, including nods for stars Denzel Washington and […]
The AJC is reporting that the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ‘s Southeastern Synod has approved the reinstatement of a homosexual Atlanta pastor who was removed from the church roster because of his same-sex relationship. ‘This clearly sends a message that God loves everyone,” said the Rev. Bradley E. Schmeling, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran […]
Tilapia With Mango Salsa Grill or bake tilapia or any firm fish on the grill, griddle, or in the oven until flaky, then top with a purchased or homemade fruit or vegetable salsa. For a side dish, broil tomato halves topped with breadcrumbs, parsley, a little cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with […]
A flash flood warning is in effect for most Atlanta area counties through Monday evening. This means the ground and weather conditions are favorable for flooding. The rainy system that’s currently crawling over Georgia will dump as much as four inches of rain on some areas in Atlanta, and Central Georgia. Atlanta won’t see the extensive flooding that […]
Representative Hank Johnson is holding a CAREER EXPO/JOBS FAIR today until 4 pm at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, located 182 Hunter Street in Norcross, GA. Federal and state agencies will be on hand to share information about how you can get a job with the federal government. Also, learn about the Georgia’s Work Ready Program, […]
From NPR.org: Organizations led by civil rights leaders Dorothy Height and Benjamin Hooks, who both died this month, were in the forefront of the fight for equal rights, but they are now struggling to stay relevant. And nowhere is that fight more evident than in the group founded by Martin Luther King Jr.: the Southern […]