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On December 22, 2018 a partial government shutdown began when the House and Senate could not agree on passing a spending bill, which President Trump demanded it should include expenses for a $5 billion border wall. Therefore 800,000 government workers are affected by this inhuman act of egotistical behavior. On January 12, 2019 the government shutdown […]
Seven-time Grammy Award-winner and “Empress of Soul” GLADYS KNIGHT will sing the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl LIII pregame festivities at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, February 3, the NFL and CBS announced today. The performance will be televised live on CBS prior to kickoff. “I am proud to use my voice to unite and […]
After hearing the powerful story of Rep. Ayanna Pressley and her battle with alopecia, I decided to bring back a personal piece I wrote in October 2018. May you find joy in being free from the opinion of others, and how you may negatively view your appearance in the world. ________________________________________________ As an African American […]
The Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee has announced final details around Super Bowl LIVE presented by Verizon, including the second round of musical talent curated by GRAMMY Award-winning producer Jermaine Dupri. Atlanta locals and visitors from around the world are invited to participate in this free event featuring daily concerts, festivities, and brand activations. View the […]
Every year on the third Monday in January, we honor a man who at times needs no introduction. However, it is imperative that we build upon the knowledge and experiences set before us, so that the new generation will never forget how far we’ve come and how far we must go. On Monday, January 21st […]
Taraji P. Henson stars as Ali Davis in Paramount Pictures’ WHAT MEN WANT, a remake of the film starring Mel Gibson titled What Women Want, which is one of my favorite all time movies. View the new trailer clip below. The film will be available in theaters February 8, 2019. Synopsis: Ali Davis (Taraji P. […]
Three-time Grammy Award-winning multiplatinum band MAROON 5 will take center stage at the PEPSI SUPER BOWL LIII HALFTIME SHOW on CBS at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, they confirmed today. Maroon 5 will feature a slate of guest artists including Grammy-nominated rapper TRAVIS SCOTT and Atlanta native BIG BOI bringing together the broadest range of musical genres ever seen on the Super Bowl stage. […]
Let’s start this review with a proclamation stating, “This is not your typical Kevin Hart film” and audiences will view the actor/comedian in a more dramatic realm for a story developed from the heart. Based off of a true experience and inspired by the 2011 French film Les Intouchables, THE UPSIDE provides a redemption path […]
Many of the stars dazzled and shined bright at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Hosts Sandra Oh and Adam Samberg brought a few laughs however, the significance of a historic moment could not be silenced. Sandra Oh embraced her fear and stood tall with […]
Disney is back once again to capture our beating hearts with films poised to take your breath away. View the upcoming titles below and enjoy. CAPTAIN MARVEL (Marvel Studios) Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic […]