Child Passenger Safety Week is a time when safety efforts nationally focus on ensuring that all children are secured properly in motor vehicles every trip, every time. Locally, the highlight of the week is National Seat Check this weekend, where parents and caregivers can make sure their child safety seats are properly installed by getting […]
In his first television interview on the economic crisis with BET Networks, President Obama will address a variety of topics that are of specific concern to the African-American community including The American Jobs Act, the network announced Thursday. BET News sits down with President Obama at the White House in an exclusive one-on-one interview; the […]
In his first television interview on the economic crisis with BET Networks, President Obama will address a variety of topics that are of specific concern to the African-American community including The American Jobs Act, the network announced Thursday. BET News sits down with President Obama at the White House in an exclusive one-on-one interview; the […]
In the final hours leading up to Troy Davis’ execution, people of faith and religious leaders are expressing sorrow that Davis, 42, lost his final plea for clemency from the Georgia Board of Pardons & Parole on Tuesday. Many have promised to continue praying that the convicted murderer’s life will be spared. In 1991, Davis […]
In the final hours leading up to Troy Davis’ execution, people of faith and religious leaders are expressing sorrow that Davis, 42, lost his final plea for clemency from the Georgia Board of Pardons & Parole on Tuesday. Many have promised to continue praying that the convicted murderer’s life will be spared. In 1991, Davis […]
*Serena Williams is venturing into a new area of charity. Williams is UNICEF’s newest international Goodwill Ambassador. UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake announced her appointment on Tuesday, saying she is also known as a philanthropist and champion of children. She’s been with the organization since 2006 when she traveled to Ghana for a huge health […]
*Serena Williams is venturing into a new area of charity. Williams is UNICEF’s newest international Goodwill Ambassador. UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake announced her appointment on Tuesday, saying she is also known as a philanthropist and champion of children. She’s been with the organization since 2006 when she traveled to Ghana for a huge health […]
The death penalty is a very controversial punishment. Some argue that it is a powerful tool to deter crime and others say that it is cruel and unusual punishment. Despite the fact that the death penalty goes against the Christian Commandment, “Thou Shalt Not Kill,” much of the support for the penalty comes from right-wing […]
The death penalty is a very controversial punishment. Some argue that it is a powerful tool to deter crime and others say that it is cruel and unusual punishment. Despite the fact that the death penalty goes against the Christian Commandment, “Thou Shalt Not Kill,” much of the support for the penalty comes from right-wing […]
T he 20th Annual “For Sisters Only” packed the huge expo floor of The Georgia World Congress Center over the weekend. “For Sisters Only” is the largest Black American two-day expo in the Southeast, attracting over 40,000 consumers. A job fair, hair and fashion shows, foreclosure prevention workshops and all the vendors you could ever […]
T he 20th Annual “For Sisters Only” packed the huge expo floor of The Georgia World Congress Center over the weekend. “For Sisters Only” is the largest Black American two-day expo in the Southeast, attracting over 40,000 consumers. A job fair, hair and fashion shows, foreclosure prevention workshops and all the vendors you could ever […]
Police are investigating a shooting that happened outside of Joe D’s Third World Lounge at 13411 Miles Road. Just after 1 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, police say a man was shot in the head outside the establishment. The victim was taken to Metro Health Medical Center. His condition remains unknown at this time. Police believe […]
