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HEATHER KHALIFA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER For the first time in roughly 65 years, The Met has a boxing event on its schedule. In a partnership between LiveNation and Hard Hitting Promotions, the historic venue at North Broad and Poplar Streets will host a nine-card bout on...
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RCA Inspiration celebrates a total of 21 Stellar Awards nominations for the upcoming 34th Annual Stellar Awards, honoring nine releases over the past year that have garnered critical acclaim and buzz on the charts. From prolific superstars to rising contemporaries, the list of nominees includes Donald Lawrence, Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Jason Nelson,...
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The late Aretha Franklin’s songs were so impactful that some of music’s bests from Alicia Keys to Celine Dion took the stage Sunday to relive the Queen of Soul’s biggest hits in a taped tribute concert. Every rendition of Franklin’s songs from “Respect” to “I Say a Little Prayer”...
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After a Northwestern University student died of suicide in 2017, her mother is suing the sorority she says contributed to her daughter’s depression and anxiety. Felicia Hankins names Alpha Kappa Alpha as a defendant in her 50-page lawsuit, as well as the undergraduate and graduate chapters of the organization. Gamma Chi,...
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After John Gray’s emotional New Year’s Eve sermon where he admitted he’s thought about ending his marriage and ending his life, he recently got some help from fellow pastor T.D. Jakes. During a pastors’ leadership conference at the co-hosted by the First Baptist Church of Glenarden and Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church...
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Georgia Swarm player Lyle Thompson Photo: Courtesy Kyle Hess Philadelphia announcer fired for racial remarks about Georgia lacrosse player A sports announcer made a racially-charged comment toward a Georgia Swarm lacrosse player during a game, and the comment cost the announcer his job. The public address announcer for the Philadelphia Wings...
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An Eagle’s Landing High School student has died after collapsing during a basketball game on Friday. School officials confirmed to FOX 5 that one of their student athletes required medical attention during Friday night’s game in Henry County. According to the school’s athletic calendar, the Eagle’s Landing boy’s basketball...
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Paul Thorn BONNIE NORTH Paul Thorn may have been born in Kenosha, Wis., but his accent is pure Mississippi. That’s because Thorn left Wisconsin as a baby and grew up in Tupelo, Miss. His father was a preacher in the Pentecostal Church of God of Prophecy and much of Thorn’s...
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Katrina Taylor-Parks was accustomed to standing before the Atlanta City Council and whipping votes to back former Mayor Kasim Reed’s policies. Monday, however, found her standing before U.S. District Court Judge Steve Jones for sentencing after admitting in August to taking bribes from a city vendor. As Jones sided...
HEATHER KHALIFA / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER For the first time in roughly 65 years, The Met has a boxing event on its schedule. In a partnership between LiveNation and Hard Hitting Promotions, the historic venue at North Broad and Poplar Streets will host a nine-card bout on...
RCA Inspiration celebrates a total of 21 Stellar Awards nominations for the upcoming 34th Annual Stellar Awards, honoring nine releases over the past year that have garnered critical acclaim and buzz on the charts. From prolific superstars to rising contemporaries, the list of nominees includes Donald Lawrence, Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Jason Nelson,...
The late Aretha Franklin’s songs were so impactful that some of music’s bests from Alicia Keys to Celine Dion took the stage Sunday to relive the Queen of Soul’s biggest hits in a taped tribute concert. Every rendition of Franklin’s songs from “Respect” to “I Say a Little Prayer”...
After a Northwestern University student died of suicide in 2017, her mother is suing the sorority she says contributed to her daughter’s depression and anxiety. Felicia Hankins names Alpha Kappa Alpha as a defendant in her 50-page lawsuit, as well as the undergraduate and graduate chapters of the organization. Gamma Chi,...
After John Gray’s emotional New Year’s Eve sermon where he admitted he’s thought about ending his marriage and ending his life, he recently got some help from fellow pastor T.D. Jakes. During a pastors’ leadership conference at the co-hosted by the First Baptist Church of Glenarden and Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church...
Georgia Swarm player Lyle Thompson Photo: Courtesy Kyle Hess Philadelphia announcer fired for racial remarks about Georgia lacrosse player A sports announcer made a racially-charged comment toward a Georgia Swarm lacrosse player during a game, and the comment cost the announcer his job. The public address announcer for the Philadelphia Wings...
An Eagle’s Landing High School student has died after collapsing during a basketball game on Friday. School officials confirmed to FOX 5 that one of their student athletes required medical attention during Friday night’s game in Henry County. According to the school’s athletic calendar, the Eagle’s Landing boy’s basketball...
Paul Thorn BONNIE NORTH Paul Thorn may have been born in Kenosha, Wis., but his accent is pure Mississippi. That’s because Thorn left Wisconsin as a baby and grew up in Tupelo, Miss. His father was a preacher in the Pentecostal Church of God of Prophecy and much of Thorn’s...
Katrina Taylor-Parks was accustomed to standing before the Atlanta City Council and whipping votes to back former Mayor Kasim Reed’s policies. Monday, however, found her standing before U.S. District Court Judge Steve Jones for sentencing after admitting in August to taking bribes from a city vendor. As Jones sided...