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In Remembrance: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2017… #MLKDay

Jan, 16 2017 | Written by ATLien

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored each year on the third Monday in January with a day of service for his contributions to the civil rights movement in America.

[FLASHBACK: Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech + How ‘FATE’ & Claudette Colvin Helped Shape History… ]

While we all take a day to honor the late great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s efforts, it’s important to remember that his ‘dream’ has yet to become a reality.

Take another moment to reflect on Dr. King’s journey through photos and significant quotes below… Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,News Atlanta History, Black History, Black Lives Matter, Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Racial Issues

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Instagram Flexin: Nene Leakes Makes History in The Smithsonian… (PHOTOS)

Sep, 26 2016 | Written by ATLien

NEWSFLASH!! NeNe Leakes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta recently made note of a historical Black History moment.

The popular ‘housewife’ shared news that her photos is featured in the new Smithsonian National Museum of Africian American History & Culture.

Nene is known for her many facial expressions and the Smithsonian took note! Giving her the esteemed honor of having the greatest ‘shade face’ in history!

Details below… Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Black History, Instagram, Instagram Flexin, NeNe Leakes

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RECAP: 5 Things Revealed On #UndergroundWGN Season Finale…

May, 12 2016 | Written by ATLien

The first season of WGN America’s Underground wrapped up last night wth bang!

In the final hour of Underground’s freshman season we learned the fates of several of our favorite cast members but we also got a glimpse into what’s to come for season 2.

I can honestly say I never expect a ‘slave drama’ to capture my attention but the writers did an excellent job of drawing viewers into the lives of the characters involved.

In case you missed it, recap the 5 things that were revealed during the Underground season finale below… Continue Reading…

In Featured,News Black History, Harriet Tubman, Underground

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Beyonce Super Bowl Performance Honors #BlackHistory By Paying Homage to Black Panthers & Michael Jackson… [FULL VIDEO]

Feb, 8 2016 | Written by ATLien

Sure, we get the shortest month of the year to celebrate Black History, but this year, in light of the Black Lives Matters movement, it seems that quite a few celebrities are getting it in!

[READ: Killer Mike, Usher, Jermaine Dupri & More Kick off Black History Monty by ‘Banking Black’!]

Now Beyonce has taken one of the nation’s largest platforms, THE SUPER BOWL, to honor Black Power by paying homage to the Black Panther Party!

Details + watch full video below… Continue Reading…

In Featured,News Beyonce, Black History, Black History Month, Black Lives Matter, Formation, Racial Issues, Super Bowl, Super Bowl 2016

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Quick Quotes: Iyanla Vanzant On The Importance of Shows Like NAACP #ImageAwards… [PHOTOS]

Feb, 6 2016 | Written by ATLien

Iyanla Vanzant premiered her new golden hair color as she was one of the many beautiful people in attendance for the 2016 NAACP Image Awards last night (February 5, 2016).

[READ: ‘Fashion Queen’ Derek J Reviews NAACP #ImageAwards Red Carpet (PHOTOS)]

In light of Stacy Dash’s outragous comments about how Black History Month and Black awards shows a form of segregation, many have presented opposing views in response.

[READ: Gabrielle Union: ‘Who Is Stacy Dash?’ + Dash Demands Apology From Naysayers… ]

Vanzant hit the net last night after attending the Image Awards to eloquently share her own take on the situation. Continue Reading…

In Featured,News Black History, Black History Month, Iyanla Vanzant, NAACP Image Awards, Stacy Dash

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In The Tweets: White General Hospital Actress Apologizes For ‘Hate-Tweeting’ Viola Davis’ Emmy Award Win…

Sep, 21 2015 | Written by ATLien

Yes… there are White actresses out there who feel ‘some kinda way’ about Viola Davis’ speech and one of them couldn’t hold their tongue last night and hit social media with her outrage.

After Davis snagged the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama, she also snagged the hearts of many with a powerful speech about the lack of opportunity for Black actresses in Hollywood.

[READ: Black History Moment: Viola Davis’ Emmy Awards Acceptance Speech (VIDEO + Transcript)]

While the world cheered Viola’s powerful words, there was at least one person who was not a fan of Davis’ Emmys acceptance speech… soap star Nancy Lee Grahn (best known for her role as ‘Alexis Davis’ on General Hospital).

Gran wrote a series of tweets last night ripping Davis’ emotional, winning moment onstage during the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards and after receiving a ton of backlash for revealing her elitist attitude, she also issued an apology statement.

More details about Grahn’s hate-filled twitter rant below… Continue Reading…

In Featured,News Black History, Nancy Lee Grahn, Racism, Twitter, Viola Davis

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