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Jan 9 2019

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Welcomes Super Bowl Gospel NFL Players Choir

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms officially welcomed the 20th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC) to Atlanta during a press conference today at City Hall with officials from the NFL, the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee, Boys & Girls Club of America and Radio One in attendance. Returning to Atlanta for its 20th anniversary, the concert will be taped in front of […]

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Dec 13 2018

First African American Nascar Racing Star Host BUMBLEBEE Auto Clinic

With the upcoming release of BUMBLEBEE (Releasing December 21, 2018) local female influencers gathered at West Coast Customs (Pimp My Ride) for a special Glammed Out Auto Clinic taught by Tia Norfleet, the first African American Female NASCAR Racing Star and Brehanna Daniels, the first female African-American pit crew member. The two historical figures spoke to the ladies in attendance about overcoming adversity, having strong

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Sep 4 2018

The Colin Kaepernick Affect: Nike knows what’s up

“Just Do It.” Nike knows what’s up Clearly, Nike is a company that is fearless when it comes to making bold moves. The companies newest campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, with the words “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” has obviously created a wildly controversial reaction. The ad is an

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Aug 20 2018

#BlackExcellence: History Maker Simone Biles Keeps on Winning

Simone Biles is the first woman to ever win five U.S. Gymnastics all-around titles! The four-time Rio Olympic gold medalist is the first woman to win all five golds at the national gymnastics championships since Dominique Dawes in 1994. The gymnast also made

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Mar 15 2018

Veteran NFL Reporter Jim Trotter to Speak at 2018 SDABJ Scholarship Reception

SDABJ is pleased to announce Jim Trotter as the keynote speaker for the 2018 scholarship reception. Jim, a long time member of SDABJ has had a storied career that includes the San Diego Union-Tribune, Sports Illustrated and ESPN. He is a frequent contributer to NBC 7’s Sportswrap. Jim has covered the National Football League for more than

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Feb 10 2018

Winter Olympics: Come on Black Excellence!

Come on #BlackExcellence! Take a look at just six of the black athletes competing in the 2018 #WinterOlympics! First we have, Eighteen-year-old Maame Afua Biney, of Reston, Virginia, the first African-American woman to qualify for a US Olympic speed skating team. Next up, Aja Evans, 29 will be returning to bobsled for Team USA after having won an

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Nov 14 2017

Ibtihaj Muhammad, U.S. Olympian and 1st Muslim female medalist has a barbie

If you don’t think it’s important for everyone to see images of themselves represented positively, you are dead wrong. Thanks to Mattel, little muslim girls who wear a hijab are seeing that Ibtihaj Muhammad, U.S. Olympian and 1st Muslim female medalist, now has a barbie. And, they’re probably saying, ‘she looks like me!’ In her

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Oct 25 2017

Colin Kaepernick Signs book deal for over $1 Mil

Page Six is reporting that quarterback Colin Kaepernick has just signed a book deal with Random House, reportedly for more than $1 million. On Monday, PageSix reported that Colin Kaepernick was taking meetings with publishers out of talent agency William Morris Endeanvor’s New York City offices. As one of the most politically outspoken figures in

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Sep 26 2017

Dwyane Wade Join Lebron James and Cavs

Sources: Dwyane Wade has reached agreement on a one-year, $2.3M deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Wade, who was bought out by the Bulls this week after one season in Chicago, reached a one-year, $2.3 million deal with the Cavaliers on Tuesday afternoon, according to The Vertical. The 12-time All-Star, who was an unrestricted free agent,

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Sep 15 2017

“Oprah’s Master Class” New Episode on Saturday, featuring Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal The acclaimed, Emmy-nominated series “Oprah’s Master Class” featuring an unprecedented first–person insight into the brilliant minds of entertainers and public figures we love, respect and admire, is in its sixth season with a new episode on Saturday, September 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network featuring NBA champion and Hall

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