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Tameka Raymond needs little introduction, as her career as stylist to Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z and ex-husband, Usher has made a name for her in the fashion and entertainment industries. However, Raymond’s new boutique, Estella, is what merits an introduction. Welcoming Estella to her Atlanta homeland, Raymond created a warm, homey atmosphere where you can find comfy couches, flat screen TV’s, and floral arrangements alongside apparel and accessories by YSL, Missoni, and BCBG. But the best gift of all at Estella is not even for you; Twenty percent of your purchase benefits Raymond’s non-profit organization, the Lost Ones Foundation for at-risk girls between the ages of 12 and 18.
Young Jeezy recently donated bookbags packed with school supplies to youth in Atlanta.
Deonte Bridges moved the audience with his Valedictorian speech before fellow graduates, faculty, staff and parents at Booker T. Washington High School’s graduation ceremony on May 28, 2010.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Wednesday that he discussed another job in the department with Shirley Sherrod, and that she asked for a few days to think about it.
The federal government announced Monday it will issue a new moratorium on deepwater drilling
The mayor of Piedras Negras, Mexico, and the secretary of public works and transportation in the state of Coahuila were killed in a plane crash Wednesday
Despite rampant speculation Democrats are in for a tough 2010 election cycle, Vice President Joe Biden is dismissing notions the party will witness a “grand debacle” come November.
The International Bridge between Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, and Laredo, Texas, was being closed Wednesday because of rising water on the Rio Grande, Laredo officials said.
A federal court hearing in Virginia Wednesday for three people accused of being Russian spies has been canceled, the court clerk’s office in Alexandria told CNN.
A massive blimp expected to arrive on the Gulf Coast on Tuesday to help in the oil cleanup effort will be delayed until Friday because of weather conditions, according to Stephanie Hebert, Deepwater Horizon Joint Information Center spokeswoman.
Leslie Van Houten, a member of the notorious Manson family, went before a California state parole board Tuesday for the 19th time since she began serving a life sentence for murder, her attorney told CNN.
The grandfather of a 4-year-old girl snatched from the front yard of her small-town Missouri home pleaded with the public Tuesday for information that could bring her home safely.
The British government is establishing an investigation into allegations of torture of detainees by members of its intelligence services, Prime Minister David Cameron announced Tuesday.
“The 2011 Monster Energy Supercross schedule, which includes two new venues, sets the stage for next year and we will continue to assemble several key enhancements to build this brand and the sport of supercross,” said Kenneth Feld, Chairman and CEO, Feld Entertainment.
One in five of the more than 1 million HIV-infected Americans don’t know it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To help people know their status for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, 10 cities will be taking part in the first “Be Greater Than AIDS: Get Yourself Tested” week.
Three decades after serial killings of African-Americans in Georgia shook much of the nation, most respondents to a nonscientific CNN poll say Wayne Williams committed what came to be called the Atlanta Child Murders.
The first time you saw her put on dance shoes, you got goosebumps. The things he built with those bumpy blocks were so incredible, they made you want to weep. He’s a phenomenon. She’s a wonder.
The curious faces scrutinize the classroom kitchen, where pots and pans dangle from the ceiling and sharp knives glisten on the counter next to heaps of spinach and ripe green peppers. The one-night, hands-on course, called Food 101, is meant for them. They are the cooking inept, who can’t properly to chop an onion, let alone sauté a medley of vegetables.
