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The July edition of ATL Live on the Park was a unique twist between old and new school soul. Held at the beautiful Park Tavern at Piedmont Park, the sold out show brought out generations of people from all over.
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Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton played host to Ford’s ‘The Art of The Drive Event’ this past weekend.
For the third year in a row, local Ford dealers exhibited Ford?s exciting vehicle line-up to a select group of invited guests. This year, the event was held at an art gallery set to create a unique, VIP experience for event guests like they have yet to encounter from previous years.
The automaker named several Atlanta area who’s who as ambassadors for the brand, whose slogan is ‘Go Further’.
Each ambassador, chosen because they have what it takes to ‘Go Further’ in their own respect, was honored by Ford during the event.
Ambassadors included: Kawan ‘KP’ Prather, Catherine Brewton, Dondria Nicole, Ferrari Simmons, Monica Tookes, D.L. Warfield, Tracy Nicole, Fabian Williams, Fiskani Williamson and Yvonne Pearson.
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This time, Porsha is being sought for the Christmas Party assault of her former friend Jamie Ziegler.
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Welp… it seems actress Tika Sumpter has a whole lot to celebrate this Summer!
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated inducted Breast Cancer Champion Karen Eubanks Jackson, Ambassador Susan Denise Page, Attorney Judy A. Smith, Actress Euphemia L. ?Tika? Sumpter, and U.S. Deputy Surgeon General Sylvia Trent-Adams as honorary members.
In addition to becoming an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated this past weekend, the ‘Haves & Have Not’ actress revealed she’s expecting!
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He has spoken out on many topics in the past and has been quite active in the presidential campaign of Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders.
While police brutality is being well-documented and viewed worldwide thanks to social media and major news coverage, Killer Mike is once again eloquently speaking out about the situation and in light of the many protests, Mike reminds everyone that the best way to get anyone’s attention is through their pockets.
[FLASHBACK: Killer Mike, Usher, Jermaine Dupri Kick Start Black History Month By Banking Black… ]
Killer Mike recently did an impassioned interview on Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 where he eloquently details how Atlanta protestors can make a solid economic impact (and it’s not by simply boycotting Target and Coke).
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Cynthia Bailey of The Real Housewives of Atlanta opened up about her plans of divorcing Peter Thomas during her visit to The Essence Music Festival in New Orleans this past weekend.
As you know, Bailey confirmed a few months back that she and Peter were officially separated as they tried to figure out next steps in their relationships (click HERE if you missed that).
Now, after six years of marriage, the RHOA star revealed in a recent interview that she’s ready to proceed with divorce from her husband, whom she says she hasn’t seen in person for five months now.
On the flip side, upon hearing of his soon to be ex-wife’s announcement, Peter reached out to UPTOWN and says he places the blame for the turmoil on their ?individual ambitions.?
He?s also adamant that he never cheated on Bailey and that divorce was never an option for him, but he would?ve preferred if they made a joint public statement about the ultimate demise of their marriage instead of Bailey announcing it to the world during Essence Festival weekend.
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