by Kandiss Edwards January 15, 2025 Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is joining BlueSky. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is leaving X (formerly Twitter) in favor of Bluesky, a rising social media platform. While he did not provide a specific reason for the switch, he encouraged his followers to follow him on Bluesky. Despite his departure from X,…

by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 15, 2025 A new study reveals salons serving predominantly Black and Latina clients may expose workers to elevated levels of harmful airborne chemicals. A new study reveals salons serving predominantly Black and Latina clients may expose workers to elevated levels of harmful airborne chemicals. Johns Hopkins researchers highlighted findings from their…

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 15, 2025 The boxers traded barbs on X. A social media spat between boxers happened not over a fight, but because of a party.  According to Complex, The Ring Magazine held an awards ceremony in London to honor several top boxers. Gervonta “Tank” Davis wasn’t invited and felt a…

by Kandiss Edwards January 15, 2025 Starbucks is no longer allowing nonpaying customers in its buildings. Starbucks is ending its open-door policy for non-paying patrons. The company’s new Code of Conduct outlines areas within its establishments that are now off-limits to those who do not make a purchase. “We want to ensure our spaces are…

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 15, 2025 The rest of the game’s entertainment will have an Atlanta feel. The entertainment for Jan. 20’s College Football Playoff National Championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame is all set, highlighted by Coco Jones singing the national anthem prior to kickoff. Jones will be joined by award-winning…

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 15, 2025 Abbott expressed that the president would be gone unless he reversed a decision to invite students to a DEI-focused conference. Gov. Greg Abbott seemingly threatened the job of Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh III over concerns that the school broke a statewide DEI ban. Abbott had choice words…

by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 15, 2025 Donald Trump announces that a peace agreement has been reached in the Middle East and cites his election win. Incoming President Donald Trump has announced a deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas that will release the hostages being held since Oct. 7, 2023. Trump took to his…

For Idris Elba, stepping into character is typically effortless. But while filming the 2007 movie “American Gangster,” the British actor discovered that not everyone approaches their craft the same way — especially Denzel Washington. Washington, renowned for his method acting, fully immersed himself in the lead role as Frank Lucas, the infamous Harlem gangster and…

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 15, 2025 After implementing “congestion pricing” for vehicle travel into the busiest sections of Manhattan, New York’s MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) is claiming that charging folks to enter certain areas is “working,” according to figures for the first week. According to The New York Post, although the agency is…

by Mitti Hicks January 15, 2025 “Cash poor” means having wealth in assets but insufficient liquid money available for spending and saving. A troubling report has revealed that borrowing costs for cash-poor Americans living paycheck to paycheck are significantly higher than they expect to pay back. SoLo’s 2025 Cash Poor Report shows Americans paid more…