Source: (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) / (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) Coronavirus has closed all avenues of entertainment from live concerts to sporting events, and even your local arcade. One industry that usually remains open no matter what happens in…
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Man found guilty of brutally raping woman he tricked into believing he was gay
Taurence Callagain (Image source: Fulton County Sheriff’s Office) An Atlanta man was found guilty on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, for a sex crime he committed three years ago after he tricked a woman into believing he was gay. According to…
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Preserving Black History: Martin Luther King National Park Gets Major Donation To Protect The Environment
Source: Parker Owens for NewsOne / Parker Owens for NewsOne Martin Luther King Jr.’s rich legacy is commemorated in many ways, but the civil rights icon and his impact on American history often circle back to his efforts in creating…
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Nonprofit CEO Keshia Dennis fighting the stigma of mental illness
Keshia Dennis, the founder and CEO of The Elephant in the Room Inc. (Photo by Simeon Kelly) The Elephant in the Room Inc. is a nonprofit started by Keshia Dennis, a 31-year-oldGeorgia native. Dennis is tackling mental health issues and…
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Mo’Nique hosts 1st comedy special in 10 years (video)
Mo’Nique and Sidney Hicks Showtime obviously showed Mo’Nique the love and the coins. Comedienne Mo’Nique is getting the type of appreciation from Showtime and her fans that she believes she did not get in sufficient supply from Netflix. The controversial…
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Behind The Scenes: ‘Atlanta’ Is Coming Back With Two Seasons In One Year
Source: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com / WENN The hit FX show Atlanta has been put on pause for a while now, but the series is coming back with a vengeance. According to Shadow and Act, FX chairman John Landgraf revealed during…
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BOSSIP & Global Grind Host Exclusive Atlanta Screening Of “Just Mercy”
Source: Joi Pearson / Joi Pearson Bossip x Global Grind Host Exclusive “Just Mercy” Screening Source: Joi Pearson / Joi Pearson Last night’s exclusive Atlanta screening of “Just Mercy” was a star-studded affair that attracted the coolest creatives, influencers and…
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Dawit Selassie launches initiative to aid underprivileged soccer players
Dawit Selassie (Photo credit: John Tangney) Dawit Selassie is an Atlanta resident, father, guitarist and soccer enthusiast. He attended Howard University where he developed pride in his cultural heritage, learned the importance of unity and traveled internationally experiencing various African…
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