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November 18, 2021
In a move that reverberated through the annals of college football history, the Heisman Trophy Trust made a momentous decision on Wednesday, electing to reinstate the 2005 Heisman Trophy to former University of Southern California (USC) running back, Reggie Bush.
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The anticipation was high as the NFL Draft 2024 unfolded, and the Atlanta Falcons made a bold move that sent shockwaves through the football world: they selected Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick.
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Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Atlanta resonates as a clarion call to protect the bedrock of democracy—voting rights.
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Atlanta's excellence unfolded with the unveiling of ATL Plus Magazine's second Power Couple cover. 🌟🎄
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Spread some Christmas cheer by hosting your next movie night with some of our top holiday classics.
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Holiday travel guide to make your travel life easier!
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Turkey Day has come and gone. Now what to do with those left overs!
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Last minute Christmas shopping finds
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The Atlanta Falcons take on rival New Orleans Saints this Sunday!
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The Atlanta Hawks partner up with the YMCA of metro Atlanta
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Rapper and entrepreneur T.I. builds affordable housing in metro Atlanta
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Braves 1st baseman Fred McGriff inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
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Dr. Jeremy S. Nelson, a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, has emerged as a beacon of hope and healing for the community.
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Gregory B. Levett Jr was sworn in as the 17th president of the 100 Black Men of Dekalb County, Inc. on January 22, 2023, at the Mercedes Benz of Buckhead showroom.
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On February 16, 2023, The highly anticipated event, STEMulate Your Mind! Hosted by Temple Lester and powered by Microsoft was absolutely amazing,
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Atlanta’s second annual Black Pride Reception was another success in prep for Atlanta Black Pride Weekend.
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On Saturday, September 10th, notable board-certified OB GYN and businesswoman Dr. Simone Whitmore launched her new body care line,"Dr. Simone Skin Care."
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Will Smith Issues an ApologyIn a video released to YouTube on Friday, actor Will Smith expressed regret for punching host Chris Rock on the live TV broadcast of the year's Academy Awards. Global audiences witnessed Smith enter the stage when Rock cracked a joke about his wife's short hair.
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On Tuesday, June 14, President Biden announced Atlanta’s former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms as Senior Advisor for Public Engagement. As the former 60th Mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms is a CNN Political Commentator, based in Atlanta, Ga.
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Established over 140 years ago by former slaves and the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Morris Brown has regained full accreditation.
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Andre Dickens First Hundred DaysAndre Dickens was sworn in as Mayor in January 2022. He continues to pursue the promises he made as a candidate. Dickens seems to convey calmness and humility amid the hype in the news media.
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Powerhouses Aisha “Pinky” Cole, owner of the provocative named plant-based burger joint, ‘The Slutty Vegan,” and entrepreneur and philanthropist DerrickHayes, of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, in Atlanta, are one of the city’s most captivating couples who have combined business and love together to build a dynasty of black power and generational wealth.
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Democrat Stacy Abrams announced that she would be running for Georgia’s Governor againstlongtime rival, Republican Brian Kemp who in a slim defeat, beat her by less than 1.4 percent in 2018.
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An executive order is now in effect after Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms reinstated the mask mandate announced by her office on Tuesday. The mandate, which went into effect December 21, is in response to the increase in Covid -19 cases, and after Mayor-elect Andre Dickens tested positive for the new Omicron variant.
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Meet Andre Dickens, Atlanta’s newest Mayor Andre Dickens, age 48, is the 61st mayor of Atlanta. In 2021, Dickens entered the race for Atlanta Mayor and won a runoff election on Nov. 30, 2021, receiving 64% of the vote over City Council President Felicia Moore's 36%. While mayoral elections are nonpartisan, Dickens identifies himself as a Democrat. He was elected and took office in January 2022.
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Georgia continues to remain instrumental in the nation’s swinging political spectrum. Recently, Jon Ossof and Rev. Raphael Warnock were elected to the United States Senate. This news has swung the majority of the Senate to the Democrats.
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Georgia’s new Senators, Sen. Ossoff and Sen. Warnock are trying to pass legislation.
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The Atlanta showdown continues to narrow down to the wire as two mayoral candidates are pulling away from the others. The two leading candidates include Felicia Moore and former Mayor Kasim Reed. With less than two months before official voting is underway, Moore is starting to show promise as the head runner in this election.
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The unexpected nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased crime right in Atlanta’s Lenox Square mall. Violent crimes committed by minors have been on the rise during the past two years which have led to a number of instances that have injured community members and security guards. In June of this year, two 15-year-old kids shot a security officer before fleeing the premises.
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The salon is known for its upscale and luxury vibe in the heart of Atlanta and will boast two new locations in Marietta and Sandy Springs. Encore Suites Salon specializes in hair, nail, spa, and other beauty products.
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Kennedy Whisenet is no stranger to the pageant spotlight. Initially from Alabama, she strived to break the racial barriers within the pageant industry as was crowned Miss Alabama Collegiate two years ago.
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Johnny Smith, a professor at the School of History and Sociology with an emphasis on sports history, is seeing a dream come true that not many Americans can say they have seen come to pass. His book, co-authored with Randy Roberts from Purdue University, is hitting the spotlight of Los Angeles in a new documentary set to release on September 9th.
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Atlanta’s Mayor position is going to be a cut-throat race to the finish line. The position is filled with feasible candidates from ex-mayor Kasim Reed to various Council members and the City Council President Felicia Moore.
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Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D. has announced that she will be retiring at the end of the school year as president of Spelman College. Campbell is the 10th president at the renowned college and has positively driven the institution towards further accolades.
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Kasim Reed, former Atlanta city mayor who served two terms from 2010-2018, is being honored at the official The Women for Kasim Reed Kick-Off Campaign to support the mayor running for a third term. This event at Atlantucky was attended by the who's who in Atlanta
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The Hype News, History and Trending Topics Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces she will not be running for Mayor for reelection
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The red carpet movie premiere for the movie thriller-horror "Karen: was an event full of the who's who of Atlanta. The movie "Karen," starring Taryn Manning (Orange Is The New Black), Cory Hardrict( American Sniper), Cory Hardrict, Jasmine Burke ( Saint and Sinners), and Roger Dorman and Gregory Alan Williams. Coke Daniels directed this star-studded cast (His, Hers, and The Truth).
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The Official Waffles Weekend was an amazing event combining great food and even better music in the heart of Atlanta. DJ Waffles created this weekend to bring together music, artists, media, and fans into one weekend.
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Hapeville, Georgia is about to receive a new housing development that is expected to be completed in the early months of 2023. South City Partners have selected McShane Construction Company to begin construction on new apartment complexes designed for families.
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The Hype News, History and TrendingTopics Kasim Reed announcing he will run for mayor again on June 9, 2021
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Enough is Enough: The Black Lives Matter Movement Overall the Black Live Matter Movement has made efforts to reveal the injustices and inequalities in America being placed on African Americans. In addition, the movement has created a movement that is inclusive and has sent the message that this is not an African American problem; it is an American problem. Therefore, we all have to admit our wrongs and discuss the resolution to the historical disparities noted in the African American community.
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The name John Lewis will remain embedded in the memories of Americans as a champion for racial equality.
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