Flipper, Henry Ossian (1856-1940)

NASCAR stands for 'Black Lives Matter' in video

Bubba Wallace stands during the national anthem prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on June 07, 2020 in

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Bow Wow Says He'll Retire After Next Album, Then Teases a New Project with Omarion

Prior to the exciting reveal airing, Bow was a part of a Twitter Q&A on Monday, May 18, and said he’s walking away after his next

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Did Joseline Hernandez Just Shade Mimi Faust with Her 'Shower Rod' Remark?

It seems Joseline Hernandez may be firing shots at her longtime foe and former “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” cast mate Mimi

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Porsha Williams Shares An Update On Her Marriage Plans

The virtual ”Real Housewives of Atlanta” reunion was full of so much drama, so much confrontation and so much tea, that weeks later there are still new clips coming out of things that didn’t make it to

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I could have been George Floyd –

I shudder with each death of a Black man killed by a police

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NeNe Leakes dishes on serious drama in ‘RHOA’ Reunion [video]

NeNe Leakes is ready for round two of the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” virtual reunion, airing Sunday on

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Porsha Williams Seemingly Reacts to Eva Marcille Departing from 'RHOA'

Over the seasons, viewers have watched cast members come and go, but Eva’s frenemy and co-star Porsha Williams recently announced that her Georgia Peach was

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'How Those Armpits Smelling?': Malaysia Pargo's Seemingly Strange Pose Leaves Fans Cracking Up

Malaysia Pargo recently caught a whiff of her body odor, and from the looks of things, fans seem to believe that she smells pretty

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Food Pantries Struggle To Feed The Hungry Amid Protests. Here’s How You Can Help.

Dedication Prevails Over Disruption

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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces 5-phase plan to reopen Atlanta

ATLANTA—Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the City’s five-phased reopening plan, drawn from the recommendations of the Mayor’s Advisory Council for Reopening

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Black-Owned Business Sproxte Partners with Atlanta Public Schools to Create Memorable Graduation Experience Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Atlanta Public Schools partnered with Sproxte to bring their Fan Upload platform to 2020 graduates in an attempt to remain flexible and lean into technological alternatives to keep their students safe while still celebrating their

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‘Will You Adopt Me?’: Young Man Makes Tearful Request to Stepfather In Viral Video

On Father’s Day, in a now-viral video, a 17-year-old from Suffolk, Virginia, named Keon Wiggins-Saunders held back tears as he shakily read his letter to Donzell Powell, the man who stepped up as Keon’s father since he was 1 and married his mother, Keona, when he was

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'Girl You Can Act': Porsha Williams Impresses Fans with Her Comedic Lines In 'Insecure' Show-Within-a-Show ‘Looking for LaToya’

The reality star of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” recently secured an acting role on the fictional “Insecure” true-crime show “Looking for

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Real Times Media awarded $100,000 Facebook COVID-19 news grant

To help fund our continued coverage of the coronavirus impact in our community, Real Times Media has been selected to receive a Facebook Journalism Project COVID-19 US Local News Relief Grant in the amount of

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Absentee ballots taking 30 plus days to process, Secretary of State blamed

Absentee Ballots Taking 30 Plus Days to Process in Part Because Secretary of State Chose Arizona Vendor

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Atlanta Mayor Bottoms appoints Use of Force Advisory Council

ATLANTA—Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the appointment of members to her Use of Force Advisory Council, which was created through an Administrative Order issued last

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Towanda Braxton talks skin care line, being in love and BFV

While Braxton, also known as “The Responsible One,” has always had an interest in having clear skin, she wasn’t always happy about doing what is recommended to take care of her

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'Way to Support the Movement': Fans Applaud Gregg and Nene Leakes for Protesting Despite Their Prior Health Conditions

Nene Leakes and her husband Gregg Leakes were standing on the front lines in support of the Black Lives Matter movement this past

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Putting Health First Despite the Pandemic | Afro

While COVID-19 might have resulted in the closing of most gyms and fitness studios, Gerard Burley, founder of SWEAT DC, is encouraging people to still move their bodies and put their health

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'Please Stay': 'RHOA' Cast Member Cynthia Bailey Shares Selfie with Eva Marcille, Fans Beg Eva Not to Leave Show

Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new

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'Oh You Cupid Now': Fans Tease Kandi Burruss for Hooking Up Raymond Santana Jr. and Deelishis

Raymond Santana Jr. — one of the exonerated “Central Park Five” — and “Flavor of Love” reality star Deelishis got married in Duluth, Georgia, on Saturday, June

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Usher’s New Look and Cricket Wireless host virtual youth mental health summit

Usher’s New Look and Cricket Wireless to Host Virtual Youth Mental Health Summit Addressing the Effects of COVID-19, Systemic Racism and Social Injustice on Tuesday, June 30

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'Errrrrrr': Kenya Moore's Uplifting Message Goes Left When Fans Call Out Her Feud with Nene Leakes

Kenya Moore is one of the latest celebrities to join the “My Black Is Beautiful” social media

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Four Black Female Doctors Launch New National Medical Show Addressing Health Concerns and Inequities Affecting Women and the Black Community – The C4PEMD | Afro

Four Black Female Doctors Launch New National Medical Show Addressing Health Concerns and Inequities Affecting Women and the Black Community – The C4PEMD

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Statements from Atlanta City Council Members on the passing of John Sweet

ATLANTA — Several members of the Atlanta City Council have issued statements following the passing of John

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'Lip Injections?': Masika Kalysha Fans Notice Something Off-Putting with Her Face After They Zoom In on Her Mouth

The former “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” star took to Instagram on Saturday, May 30, and shared a video that showed her getting glammed up for her upcoming music

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'Just Stop It': Cynthia Bailey Blows Fans Out of the Water with Her Breathtaking Selfie

Bailey’s fans went wild over her photo and remarked about how gorgeous she

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'Sun Out Buns Out': Reginae Carter Turns Heads with Her Bubble-Blowing Snapshot

The “T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle” star flossed her good looks in front of her five million Instagram followers this week and fans claimed she looked

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Stunner: Reginae Carter Shows Off Her Effortless Beauty

The “T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle” star uploaded a stunning Instagram photo of herself without makeup on Wednesday, June

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I HAVE A VOICE TOO! KIDS PROTEST | The Atlanta Voice

Atlanta’s Mayor’s office estimated a little over 500 children peacefully protested through the narrow Buckhead shopping

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