Tag Archives: Atlanta

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Big Boi’s Non-Profit Giving Away a Scholarship

The rapper’s nonprofit, The Big Kidz Foundation (BKF) is making one student happy

OutKast’s rapper gives back in a big way

By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton

Posted: December 11, 2012 Tags: , , ,
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Tameka Raymond Owes Back Rent to Georgia Complex

Her landlord says she's 50k in the hole

Her landlord says she’s 50k in the hole

By Makkada B. Selah

Posted: October 28, 2012 Tags: , ,
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Shooting at Creflo Dollar’s Atlanta Megachurch

One man was killed during Wednesday morning service at one of America's biggest mega-churches

One man was killed during Wednesday morning service at one of America’s biggest mega-churches

By Makkada B. Selah

Posted: October 24, 2012 Tags: , , , ,
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Is Morehouse College in Financial Trouble?

Enrollment has dropped while faculty and staff furloughed

Enrollment has dropped while faculty and staff furloughed

By Makkada B. Selah

Posted: October 22, 2012 Tags: , , , ,
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Nas’ Foreclosed Atlanta Mansion Sold at Auction

The Queensbridge rapper has been hit hard by the recession

The Queensbridge rapper has been hit hard by the recession

By Makkada B. Selah

Posted: October 15, 2012 Tags: , , ,
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Atlanta Welcomes the World Natural Hair and Beauty Show

Business, fashion, music and hair converge

Business, fashion, music and hair converge

By Demetria Irwin

Posted: October 6, 2012 Tags: , , , ,
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Rapper Lil’ Scrappy Arrested in Atlanta

Reality star violated probation for marijuana conviction

Reality star violated probation for marijuana conviction

By Gerren Keith Gaynor

Posted: October 1, 2012 Tags: , , , ,
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Why One Atlantan Hates ‘Love & Hip Hop ATL’

Will the real black people of Atlanta please stand up and stop 'Love & Hip Hop'?

An Open Letter from an Atlantan who once loved reality TV: Will the Real Black…

By Kelly Smith Beaty

Posted: June 19, 2012 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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FAMU Grads Serve Up Social Responsibility with The Cravings Truck

Social entrepreneurs Kianta Key and Johnathon Sellers place community at the center of their business model

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University alums Kianta Key and Johnathon Sellers launched The Cravings Truck,…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: November 22, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Each year some of the culture’s greats descend upon Atlanta, Georgia for the BET Hip-Hop Awards.  This year’s gathering was no different as a who’s who of hip-hop celebrities, as well as industry experts and avid fans, gathered to highlight the accomplishments of the trendsetters and trailblazers. Among those honored were LL Cool J, who received the “I Am Hip-Hop Icon” award.     As an added bonus, some of the movers and shakers in attendance at the 2011 award show got a chance to experience Hip Hop, A Cultural Odyssey, the 400-plus page coffee table book that documents the art form’s storied history and influence through original essays and photos. Here are a few highlights of the behind-the-scenes experience. —Anslem Samuel   Atlanta rapper Roscoe Dash is all smiles as he flips through the expansive book.

Hip-Hop Stars Take a ‘Cultural Odyssey’

Hip-hop's biggest names got a chance to flip through the new coffee table book that documents their culture

A photo recap of the BET Hip-Hop Awards 2011 that highlights various rap stars and…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: October 12, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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