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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 struck Tuesday near the nation’s capital and sent shock waves up and down the East Coast, with some people saying they even felt the quake in metro Atlanta. According to CNN, there were no immediate reports of injuries, and only minor damage to buildings. The quake, which […]
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial has officially opened on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. According to the AJC, hundreds of people lined up early for a glimpse at the $120 million memorial, which features a 30-foot stone sculpture of King, arms folded, staring across the Tidal Basin to the Jefferson Memorial. The […]
Dale Richardson, who had served as pastor at Freedom Free Will Baptist Church in Ladson, S.C., is in jail on the charges. Dale Richardson was saved at a tent revival 32 years ago, was called to preach the Lord’s word in 2006 and, for the past year, had served as pastor at Freedom Free Will […]
According to In Touch, actor Will Smith and his wife of 13 years Jada Pinkett Smith, have decided to separate. Will and Jada have two children together, Jaden Smith who starred in “The Karate Kid” and “Willow Smith” who had a hit with “Whip My Hair.” In Touch claims they received their information from an […]
Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson that penned elegant, soulful classics for the likes of Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye and funk hits for Chaka Khan and others, died Monday at age 70, his former publicist said. Ashford, who along with wife Valerie Simpson wrote some of Motown’s biggest […]
Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, has died at age 70. Nick died Monday in a New York City hospital. He had been suffering from throat cancer and had undergone radiation treatment. Among the songs Ashford & Simpson penned are “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, “You’re All I Need […]
Vogue Italia’s recent “slave earrings” fashion feature has made heads turn. The same magazine that debuted it’s all-black model issue three years ago has just taken several steps way back. Oh, tell me fashion bible, what exactly is a slave earring? Are there ships and sickles involved? No? Then how can, as you’ve written, a […]
The Bronner Bros hair show took place in Atlanta over the weekend and the who’s who of Atlanta came out to support. Celebs like LisaRaye, Derek J, Dwight Eubanks, newly-separated Lisa Wu and more were in attendance. Take a look: 5 Tips For Women Considering “The Big Chop” Bye Bye Relaxed Hair, Hello Natural Hair!
Researchers from several prominent U.S. universities will participate tomorrow in a Baltimore conference reportedly aiming to normalize pedophilia. According to the sponsoring organization’s website, the event will examine ways in which “minor-attracted persons” can be involved in a revision of the American Psychological Association (APA) classification of pedophilia. North Carolina Pastor Sentenced To Prison For […]
“Real Housewives Of Atlanta” star Lisa Wu has separated from her footballer husband Ed Hartwell after 5 years of marriage. Lisa, who appeared on the first two seasons of the Bravo show, confirmed the news (but denied the rumored reason) via Twitter. She wrote: “Sadly. We r seperated but wld NEVER b over money. That […]
Obesity is a leading killer in the African American community. Churches all across the country are getting in the fight for health. They are offering dental care giving out health care kits and getting in the fight to save our families. One such church in the heart of the Delta has been fighting the good […]
Teairra Mari was arrested Friday after crashing her vehicle while drunk driving. Mari apologizes and admits that she is embarrassed. It was also alleged that Mari attacked her arresting police officer but she denies those allegations. Read her statement below: “Let me start by saying that this is a very embarrassing moment for me, I […]