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From the AJC.com: The Kroger Co. is recalling some of its own branded ice cream because it may contain an allergen that could kill people who are allergic to tree nuts. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin announced the recall Monday, saying the Cincinnati-based grocery store chain was concerned that some batches of its Deluxe Chocolate […]
From Broadway.com: Fences stars Denzel Washington and Viola Davis took home the leading actor and actress in a play 2010 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, both thanking God for their good fortune. “I don’t believe in luck or happenstance,” said Davis. “I absolutely believe in the presence of God in my life.” She […]
From Blackdoctors.org: The summertime is great to spend more hours outside with our friends and family at the beach, park and places that the hot sun will blaze upon us. Contrary to our belief, the myth of dark skin doesn’t burn and need sunscreen is a lie. The truth is all complexions can burn. Although […]
From the AJC.com: The Atlanta Hawks officially hired Larry Drew as its head coach on Sunday by signing him to a two-year contract with an option for a third year. Atlanta decided on Drew, its former assistant coach, on Friday and worked out the contract details over the weekend. Drew, 52, succeeds Mike Woodson, who […]
From BlackVoices.com: It was a great evening on Broadway for Atlanta director Kenny Leon as ‘Fences’ actors Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, ‘Fela!’s Bill T. Jones and the musical ‘Memphis’ were among the big winners at the 64th Annual Tony Awards in New York City. ‘Fences’ won for Best Revival of a Play, while ‘Memphis,’ […]
In an interview with a British publication, Joe Jackson, patriarch of the famous Jackson family, blames his wife, Katherine Jackson, for the death of their son, Michael Jackson.
From Newsone.com: In a world where visual indicators are prone to dictate social status, access to friendship circles and the overall social cohesion of minority communities, certain nations are proving just how reactive their societies are to the presence of growing minority populations. As globalization tends to be to the world’s societies what a turbulent […]
From Elev8.com: Last week we gave you a quick overview of the potential health risks associated with the consumption of high fructose corn syrup. If you’re trying to figure out what does and doesn’t have HFCS in it, it can be challenging because HFCS is in almost everything these days! There are tons of yummy […]
From Hellobeautiful.com: The release of last month’s employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that black teen unemployment was at 38 per cent of the participating labor force of this demographic. This is particularly concerning as we enter the summer months where teens are easily distracted by external influences and a lack of […]
From Elev8.com: Music World gospel recording artist Brian Courtney Wilson celebrates the year-long success of his current album project. After 52 weeks on the Billboard Top Gospel Album chart, his debut CD, “JUST LOVE” remains in the Top 15 and this week lands at #8. Currently, his first single, “All I Need,” is the longest-running […]
We recently found out that unemployment in the month of May saw the biggest decline in unemployment for black women compared to other racial and gender demographics. In 1890, for example, before the arrival of many migrant communities, 40 per cent of all black women were employed – more than any other racial group. But […]
From the AJC.com: It’s a moment that Ricardo Clark said he has dreamed of from the time he was a little boy playing soccer in the backyard of his home in Jonesboro. The World Cup. Clark, 27, has played for the United States 26 times, including in several international competitions, but this will be the […]