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T.I. Calls Off Boycott of Atlanta’s Houston’s Restaurants…

Mar, 1 2018 | Written by ATLien

NEWSFLASH!! Clifford ‘T.I.’ Harris has officially called off the boycott of Houston’s Restaurants.

The popular rapper was among several Atlanta area celebrities and Atlanta residents who called for a boycott of the popular eatery last October alleging the restaurant systematically discriminated against Black patrons.

[FLASHBACK: Houston’s Restaurant Accused of Discrimination… (VIDEOS) #BoycottHoustons]

Well apparently T.I. and Houston’s have come to some sort of agreement.

Details below… Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,Featured,News Boycott Houston's, Clifford "T.I." Harris, Houston's, Racial Issues, T.I.

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Applebee’s Fires 4 Employees After Disturbing Racial Profiling Incident Goes Viral… (VIDEO)

Feb, 21 2018 | Written by ATLien

An Applebee?s chain in Independence, MO has come under fire for an incident of racial profiling incident involving two Black women.

[FLASHBACK: Atlanta’s Houston’s Restaurant Accused of Racial Profiling… ]

A young lady by the name of Alexis Brison posted shared details of her disturbing experience on Facebook recently stating in part:

About an hour into our dinner we were approached by a [sic] Independence police officer, a mall cop, and the restaurant manager.

We were told that we were accused of eating and not paying for CHICKEN the day before (dining and dashing). Mind you that we have proof that can show our whereabouts and it?s not even in our character to steal.

The video attached to Brison’s post quickly drew outrage and the popular restaurant chain responded promptly.

Details + video below… Continue Reading…

In News Racial Discrimination, Racial Issues, Viral Video, WTF

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QUICK QUOTES: Producer Will Packer Chimes in on Mo’Nique Drama…

Feb, 6 2018 | Written by ATLien

It’s seems this Mo’Nique reign just won’t let up! *Rihanna voice*

In addition to Mo’Nique’s awkward exchange with The Queen’s Court last night, the net is also buzzing about Producer Will Packer’s recent comments.

If you recall, Packer was pulled into the drama after Jawn Murray read an email Packer (producer of ‘Almost Christmas’) had written to Mo’Nique’s husband/manager Sidney Hicks last week (click HERE if you missed that).

Well… Packer has finally chimed in.

Details below… Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,Black History Month,Featured,News Gary Owens, Instagram, Jawn Murray, Mo'nique, Quick Quotes, Racial Issues, Will Packer

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Racial Profiling: Old Navy Employees Accuse Black Customer Of Stealing Previously Purchased Jacket… (VIDEO)

Feb, 1 2018 | Written by ATLien

Uh oh! Old Navy Stores are under fire this week after they way they treated what appears to be a loyal customer who just so happened to be Black.

Employees at an Old Navy store in West Des Moines, Iowa are being accused of racially profiling a Black customer named?James Conley, III whom they accused of stealing his own jacket.

Today I was racially profiled by the Old Navy store in West Des Moines, Iowa in Jordan creek. I was accused that I didn’t pay for my blue bubble jacket that I got for Christmas that I wore into the store.

Fortunately Conley documented his experience with photos and videos.

Details + video below… Continue Reading…

In Featured,News Facebook, III, James Conley, Old Navy, Racial Issues, The Gap, WTF

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OPEN POST: Walmart Accused of Discrimination For ‘Segregating’ Black Haircare Products… (VIDEO)

Jan, 29 2018 | Written by ATLien

Walmart is under fire this week and facing claims of discriminatory behavior after being called out for some of their well known business practices.

A woman in Perris, California says she felt discriminated against when she noticed that African American beauty products were all locked up in glass cases, while beauty products designed for other races were not.

[Disclaimer: This is an open post. This post will not be censored or moderated. Disqus may automatically moderate certain words considered offensive. There are no rules in ?Open Posts? so enter at your own risk.] Continue Reading…

In Featured,News Black Hair, Black Lives Matter, Gloria Allred, Lawsuit, Legal Issues, Racial Issues, Walmart

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Never Forget: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Impact On The Civil Rights Movement… (PHOTOS)

Jan, 15 2018 | Written by ATLien

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life impacted the world by more than just a few honorable quotes, King’s legacy lives on in each member of society who serves to better their community.

The civil rights legend, 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. ?It’s also important to remember that each one of us has a voice to speak out about things we feel are unjust.

That being said… take another moment to reflect on Dr. King’s journey through the photos and significant quotes below… Continue Reading…

In Atlanta Gossip,News Civil Rights, Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., MLK Day, Racial Issues, Racism

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta – Season 16, Episode 2 | Recap + Watch FULL Episode (VIDEO)

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Guobadia Issues Press Release Regarding ‘Questionable’ Immigration Issue

En Vogue Songstress Dawn Robinson, 58, Reveals She’s Homeless & Living in Her Car (VIDEO)

T.I. Calls Off Boycott of Atlanta’s Houston’s Restaurants…

Applebee’s Fires 4 Employees After Disturbing Racial Profiling Incident Goes Viral… (VIDEO)

QUICK QUOTES: Producer Will Packer Chimes in on Mo’Nique Drama…

Racial Profiling: Old Navy Employees Accuse Black Customer Of Stealing Previously Purchased Jacket… (VIDEO)

OPEN POST: Walmart Accused of Discrimination For ‘Segregating’ Black Haircare Products… (VIDEO)

Never Forget: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Impact On The Civil Rights Movement… (PHOTOS)

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