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The Detroit Lions face another tough postseason test: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wanna watch the NFL playoffs?
No cable needed! Lions vs. Bucs is a game you can watch — for free. Keep reading.
How To Watch the Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Bucs Game on TV/Streaming
You can also steam the game for free on FuboTV, which offers a 7-day trial at no charge.
If you live in Detroit or Tampa Bay, you can watch the game on your local TV affiliate via cable TV or TV antenna.
Matchup: Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Time: Sun, Jan. 21, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET
Location: Ford Field — Detroit, MI
Channel: CBS
Streaming: FuboTV. or Paramount+
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Watching the game for free on Fubo’s sports-centric live TV streaming service will give you practically every game during the NFL regular season and playoffs. This includes streaming every game broadcast nationally or on the NFL Network. Fubo also offers 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage and a seven-day free trial.
Final Word
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For Black History Month and beyond, it’s very likely that you will find the Atlanta Hawks with their ‘MLK jerseys” on for some home games.
What Does The MLK Stand For On The Atlanta Hawks’ Jerseys?
The MLK stands for the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. How those jerseys came to be is a fascinating story culminating in a first-of-its-kind partnership between the King estate, the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and a popular sportswear company.
That sportswear company happens to be Nike, which manufactured the MLK jerseys, which are officially called MLK Nike City Edition uniforms.
Why Do The Atlanta Hawks Have MLK On Their Jersey?
The short answer is that the Atlanta Hawks have MLK on their jerseys to pay homage to a civil rights activist and hero who called Atlanta home. King’s birth home still sits in Old Fourth Ward at 501 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, but more importantly, the leader’s principles of nonviolence continue to resonate today.
The Atlanta Hawks debuted MLK jerseys for the first time on January 17, 2022 in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Hawks home court also bore the letters ‘MLK.”
“It is an incredible privilege to be able to represent the legacy of Dr. King, one of Atlanta’s native sons and one of the nation’s most transformative leaders. His message of equality, non-violence, and justice is as relevant today as it was in the 60s and we are proud to not only help educate legions of young fans about Dr. King’s work, but empower them to pick up his mantle and embody the change they wish to see in their communities,” said Hawks Chief Marketing Officer, Melissa Proctor. “We are honored that the King Estate would entrust us with these powerful initials.”
5 Things About The MLK Jersey You Didn’t Know
1. The MLK jersey is made up of three primary colors:
- Infinity Black: This symbolizes the team’s bold, relentless, and unapologetic approach to competition and community.
- Vintage Gold: This hue befits the memory of King and reflects an air of sophistication.
- Fidelity White: This color embodies the team’s dedication and loyalty to the great city of Atlanta along with the ideals of equality and compassion.
2. The Colors Also Represent King’s Greek Fraternity
MLK was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, one of the largest and most popular black Greek organizations at American universities and colleges.
King pledged the fraternity while enrolled at Morehouse College in southwest Atlanta.
3. The Stars Represent the Number Of Times King Was Detained By Police
According to the Hawks website: “The stars donning both sides of the shorts represent 22 of the 29 times Dr. King was jailed fighting for justice and equality, while also paying tribute to the dedicated student freedom fighters who engaged in sit-ins all over the South. Of them, he said, “Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.” Towards the bottom of the jersey, Dr. King’s personal signature graces the authenticity tag.”
4. The Jersey Design Also Nods To MLK’s Church Affiliations
Design details pay homage to architectural features of the many churches that King delivered some of his most powerful sermons.
For example, the uniform is trimmed in white and gold, mirroring the silhouette of stained-glass windows you’d find at many churches in the South. The crown and shield symbol on the shorts is influenced by church windows and King’s personal effects.
5. The Hawks’ Logo Encircled In Black Symbolizes Black People’s Struggle
According to the Hawks’ website, “At the waistband is the Hawks’ Primary Icon logo encircled in black symbolizing the continuous quest of the Black community to achieve freedom and justice.”
Final Word
Will the Hawks wear their MLK jerseys for MLK Day coming up? Only time will tell.
Make sure you support the Hawks by buying tickets to Philips Arena. If you can’t go to the game, you can watch the Hawks live for free on TV.
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When it comes to winter fun, Phipps Plaza might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but let me tell you: It needs to be up there.
That’s because Phipps is rolling out a winter chalet igloo experience that includes dining and entertainment. This is the closest to an ATL winter wonderland that you’re going to get, so take advantage!
The good news is that this is one of the coolest things you can do in winter in Atlanta as a family. Children’s options available upon request and no outside food allowed in the igloos.
How Much Do The Igloos Cost?
Igloo rentals are paired with a $100 food and beverage package required per person. Minimum of two people per reservation.
The dates that the chalet igloo will be operating are:
- Feb. 1 – Feb. 4
- Feb. 8 – Feb. 11
- Feb. 14 – Feb. 18
- Feb. 22 – 25
·Hours of operation:
- Thursdays and Fridays: 5 p.m. or 7 p.m.
- Saturdays: 1 p.m., 5 p.m. or 7 p.m.
- Sundays: 1 p.m. or 4 p.m.
· Valentine’s Day special seating: Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. or 7 p.m.
What Type of Food Will Be Served?
You can order a variety of food and drinks during the experience, including:
Beverages:
- Your choice of one bottle of wine (red or white), or champagne: Veuve Clicquot, Orin Swift Abstract, or Davis Bynum Chardonnay per every two guests.
- Or one carafe of your choice of a large format cocktail per every two guests: Market Punch, Eskimoma, or Eight Below. Additional large format cocktails $48 per carafe.
Food:
- A Cicci di Carne Cheese & Charcuterie board (portioned according to group size)
- Just Krispy Rice Box (one per two guests)
- Umami Beef Sliders (two per person)
Where Is Phipps Plaza Located?
Phipps Plaza is located at 3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326. Here is a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Midtown Atlanta is not only the city’s midsection, but where all the action is. Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
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Is Brock Purdy a game manager? We’ll find out today as the NFL divisional round playoffs kick off with the San Francisco 49ers against the Green Bay Packers.
No cable needed! Ravens vs. Texans is a game you can watch — for free. Keep reading.
How To Watch the Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers Game On TV/Streaming
You can also steam the game for free on FuboTV, which offers a 7-day trial at no charge.
If you live in Green Bay or San Francisco, you can watch the game on your local TV affiliate via cable TV or TV antenna.
- Matchup: Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers
- Time: Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 8:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Levi’s Stadium — Santa Clara, CA
- Channel: FOX
- Streaming: FuboTV. or Paramount+
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Watching the game for free on Fubo’s sports-centric live TV streaming service will give you practically every game during the NFL regular season and playoffs. This includes streaming every game broadcast nationally or on the NFL Network. Fubo also offers 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage and a seven-day free trial.
Final Word
The way to watch TV is by using the best streaming services for your particular device.
From gridiron battles to binge-worthy comedies, sports is something we all can enjoy, especially on an Atlanta weekend. Catch today’s Wild Card game is just one of many shows you can enjoy, from “Parks and Recreation,” Premier League soccer, and even WWE Wrestlemania.
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Can CJ Stroud do it again in the NFL playoffs? The Baltimore Ravens had a first-round bye last week, but they have to strap up today! The Ravens play a surprisingly good Houston Texans team today.
No cable needed! Ravens vs. Texans is a game you can watch — for free. Keep reading.
How To Watch the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans Game On TV/Streaming
You can also steam the game for free on FuboTV, which offers a 7-day trial at no charge.
If you live in Baltimore or Houston, you can watch the game on your local TV affiliate via cable TV or TV antenna.
- Matchup: Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans
- Time: Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: M&T Bank Stadium — Baltimore, MD
- Channel: ABC
- Streaming: FuboTV. or Paramount+
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Watching the game for free on Fubo’s sports-centric live TV streaming service will give you practically every game during the NFL regular season and playoffs. This includes streaming every game broadcast nationally or on the NFL Network. Fubo also offers 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage and a seven-day free trial.
Final Word
The way to watch TV is by using the best streaming services for your particular device.
From gridiron battles to binge-worthy comedies, sports is something we all can enjoy, especially on an Atlanta weekend. Catch today’s Wild Card game is just one of many shows you can enjoy, from “Parks and Recreation,” Premier League soccer, and even WWE Wrestlemania.
When it comes to sports and exercise, you should always make time. That’s why AtlantaFi.com wants to help you with your journey. Check out how to make a home gym for cheap and even lose pounds in a hurry.
When it comes to sports and exercise, you should always make time. That’s why AtlantaFi.com wants to help you with your journey. Check out how to make a home gym for cheap and even lose pounds in a hurry.
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American Sesh, a business empowerment forum created by Atlanta author, entrepreneur and restaurateur Pinky Cole Hayes, recently held an exclusive session in Midtown Atlanta.
The forum, in which Cole Hayes hand picks celebrities, creative executives and entrepreneurs for the roundtable, had the lively feel of one part pep rally, the other part Gospel revival.
Photo credit: Chris Mitchell
With American Sesh, which Cole Hayes executive produces, successful and rising entrepreneurs and a few of her celebrity friends lock in and ideate about business.
“No cameras, no phones, no ego…only a pen and a pad. It doesn’t matter how much money they have or their status. Everyone just locks in and build billion dollar ideas,” says the website.
At the January 15 event, businessman and rapper 2Chainz Pastor, Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church were just two of the celebrities on hand.
One of the standout moments was when the Original Sleepy Potato owner stood before the crowd and explained his challenges of his business, which is located at 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30331.
Fellow business owners stood up to pledge pro bono help to him including:
- $10,000 seed money for expansion
- One month of free mentoring from the Hayeses.
- Free wealth management consulting
- Free buddy pass from Delta Air Lines and more.
American Sesh costs an entry fee to attend. There are three tiers for paid entry. Event attendees will walk away understanding that your mind is your current and gain knowledge on scaling their business to billion dollar brands.
Photo credit: Chris Mitchell
The aim of American Sesh is to bridge the generational wealth gap by equipping entrepreneurs with the essential tools to scale their businesses, including ways to boost their marketing, and branding. Another goal is to foster a community of entrepreneurs who can share resources, ideas, and knowledge, thereby enhancing global entrepreneurial influence.
The event offers a platform for business owners big or small to collaborate, learn and grow together. Attendees can expect to gain insights into the power of mindset and acquire knowledge on scaling their businesses into billion-dollar brands.
Final Word
Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
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When the weather gets cold and the pipes freezing in your home become a concern, it’s time to call a plumber. Do you know how to choose a reputable one?
In this article, we’ll cover some things to consider before hiring a reputable plumber.
Choosing a good plumber is important to ensure that your plumbing issues are addressed effectively and professionally. Here are some tips for selecting a reliable plumber:
Make Sure The Plumber Is Licensed And Insured
If your plumber doesn’t have the necessary paperwork to be working, you run a huge risk when it comes to liability.
Ensure that the plumber you choose is licensed and insured. Licensing ensures that the plumber has the necessary training and meets the required standards, while insurance protects you in case of any accidents or damage during the job.
Make Sure Your Plumber Is Experienced
While it’s not necessary that your plumber be a journeyman, you do what to make sure he or she has many years on the job. Typically, you’ll want to hire someone who is no longer an apprentice.
Look for a plumber with a good reputation and years of experience in the field. Check online reviews, ask for references from friends or family, and research the plumber’s history to gauge their reliability and expertise.
Make Sure Your Plumber Is Responsive
For jobs that may take more than a few hours and more than a day, it’s important that your plumber is communicative and lets you know what’s happening when you inquire.
Consider the plumber’s availability and response time, especially if you have an emergency situation. A plumber who can respond promptly to your needs can save you time and prevent further damage.
Check Prices
Like any other profession, some plumbers are out to make an exorbitant buck. You can likely find an affordable Atlanta plumber by reading reviews.
While cost shouldn’t be the only factor, it’s important to get quotes from multiple plumbers and compare their prices. Be wary of unusually low prices, as they may indicate subpar workmanship or the use of low-quality materials.
Inquire about any guarantees or warranties offered by the plumber for their work and the parts they use. A good plumber should stand behind their work and be willing to address any issues that arise after the job is complete.
Professionalism and Communication: Look for a plumber who is professional in their communication and conduct. They should be courteous, responsive to your questions, and able to explain the problem and their proposed solution clearly.
Final Word
One more thing you’ll want to do before hiring a plumber: Check if the plumber offers the specific services you require. Some plumbers specialize in certain areas, such as residential plumbing, commercial plumbing, or emergency services.
By considering these factors and doing thorough research, you can select a plumber who meets your needs and provides reliable service for your plumbing issues.
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It’s downright freezing in Atlanta, Georgia right now, which means you’re going to have to stay warm the best way you know how. With such arctic weather, homeowners across the city need to be concerned about frozen pipes in our homes.
One of the worst feelings a homeowner can have is when their pipes freeze due to cold weather. That’s why it’s super important to not let it get to that point if you can help it.
And regardless of the weather, you can help it. But you’re going to need to take some precautions.
How To Prevent Frozen Pipes At Your Home
You’ve probably heard the old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Well, that’s certainly the case when it comes to preventing frozen pipes at your residence.
When doing these steps, if you don’t feel comfortable, make sure to contact a licensed plumber for your needs. On the other hand, if you can handle these simple tasks, you will be able to keep your home safe and dry and your bank account intact.
Let’s get started with the first of many steps:
1. Find Out Where Your Shutoff Values Are
Just in case you need to turn off your water, you should know where all your shutoff values are adjacent to your plumbing pipes. Look under the sinks and go outside next to the spigots and check out your shutoff values.
The reason this is so important is because in case of a burst pipe, you’ll need to quickly shut off water to that pipe.
2. Disconnect Your Garden Hose From The Spigots
While you’re at your spigots outside, go ahead and tighten them and disconnect them from any garden hoses so that any trapped water can’t expand and burst the piping.
Many homeowners skip this step, but if you leave a garden hose attached, there’s the possibility that water could be trapped between the spigot and the water house connector, which could freeze and create an issue. Be safe, not sorry!
3. Adjust Your Thermostat
The second thing you should do is look to get your home suitable to withstand the inclement weather outside. To do this, make sure your thermostat is set to at least 55 degrees. That way, you won’t have to worry about any interior freezing.
4. Open Your Sink Cabinet Doors
Another thing that many homeowners neglect to do is open their cupboards and sink cabinet doors. You want to encourage the free flow of warm air throughout your home. Opening the cabinet doors under your sink will help keep them warm and stave off the chill from outside.
5. Let Your Faucets Drip
For any faucets inside your home, turn them on so that they can drip throughout the night. This will allow water to continuously flow through the pipe and stop it from freezing.
You’ll want to make sure you check for any frozen pipes in your home. If you notice that a pipe is frozen, you’ll want to warm it with a hair dryer or by wrapping a warm towel around it that has been heated in hot water on the stove.
If you’re uncomfortable with doing any of these steps, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with a licensed plumber.
Final Word
Whatever you do, stay warm this winter. Perhaps you’ll need to invest in a new winter coat to do the job. Whatever you decide, make your safety a priority this season.
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One of the most iconic figures of the 20th century is Rosa Parks, an Alabama woman whose courageous act against Jim Crow tyranny is credited with starting the civil rights movement across America in the 1960s.
What Did Rosa Parks Do?
Despite facing discrimination and very real physical danger, Parks refused to move. This act of defiance sparked the Montgomery bus boycott, a year-long protest that became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
But she did more than that.
As widely known as Parks’s story is, there are some things you may not know. This article will show you some little-known facts about Parks and her fight for freedom and equality in the South.
1. Parks Faced Intimidation As a Youth
Harassment and intimidation was something that Parks came to endure at a young age. In her book, she recalls when the Ku Klux Klan marched outside her door and her grandfather guardedly stood at the entrance.
At school, she was also bullied. “As far back as I remember, I could never think in terms of accepting physical abuse without some form of retaliation if possible,” said in her memoir.
When Was Rosa Parks Born?
Born on February 4, 1913, Parks faced racial injustice from a young age. Her parents were Leona (née Edwards), a teacher, and James McCauley, a carpenter.
As a child, Parks experienced bullying and witnessed the horrors of segregation firsthand. This shaped her commitment to fighting for equality.
2. Others Resisted Montgomery Bus Segregation Before Parks
Other people, namely Claudette Colvin, stood up to bus segregation in Montgomery before Parks did it, but it didn’t spark a movement.
On March 2, 1955 — nine months before Parks — Colvin and three other young African-Americans refused to give up their seat for white patrons on a Montgomery bus.
“It felt like Sojourner Truth was on one side pushing me down, and Harriet Tubman was on the other side of me pushing me down. I couldn’t get up,” Colvin recalled years later.
While others had resisted bus segregation before, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) saw Parks as the ideal candidate to legally challenge Alabama’s segregation laws. With Parks as the ember, the fire that would light the civil rights moment and become a guiding light for change ignited into a societal symbol.
3. Parks Was Inspired By Emmett Till
The violent abduction and murder of Emmett Till greatly affected Parks, who was killed just three months before she decided not to give up her seat on the bus.
At that fateful moment on the bus in Montgomery, Parks’s mind flashed to what had happened in rural Mississippi.
“I thought of Emmett Till — a 14-year-old African American who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, after being accused of offending a white woman in her family’s grocery store, whose killers were tried and acquitted—and I just couldn’t go back,” she recalled in her memoir.
In her own words, Parks said she wanted to use the bus moment to claim her rights as a human being, something that had been denied to young Emmett.
4. Parks Knew the Bus Driver
Montgomery bus driver James F. Blake was known for giving black woman a hard time. He reportedly drove one black female motorist off the road and exchanged epithets with another.
Parks had boarded a Montgomery public transit bus from the front in 1943 and was accosted then by Blake, who scolded her to obey segregation rules and get off and re-enter the bus from the back door, which was a custom.
When Parks got off that bus that time in 1943, Blake drove off. That event became seared in Parks’s mind whenever she rode public transportation.
It was Blake’s bus, who on December 1, 1955, stopped to pick up Parks, who was at first unaware she was facing the same driver who had drove off and left her on the roadside years earlier.
As the situation unfolded anew in 1955, Parks made up her mind then and there that she was not going to capitulate to segregation. She became unwavering in her belief for justice.
Blake said, “Y’all better make it light on yourselves and let me have those seats.” When Parks refused, Blake followed protocol and contacted the bus company. “I called the company first, just like I was supposed to do,” Blake recalled in a later newspaper interview. “I got my supervisor on the line. He said, ‘Did you warn her, Jim?’ I said, ‘I warned her.’ And he said, and I remember it just like I’m standing here, ‘Well then, Jim, you do it, you got to exercise your powers and put her off, hear?’ And that’s just what I did.”
He drove for the bus company until 1999, when he retired.
5. Other Black People Gave Up Their Seat
Parks was not the only African-American on the bus. At least four black people, including Parks, were aboard the public transportation vehicle.
“The driver wanted us to stand up, the four of us. We didn’t move at the beginning, but he says, ‘Let me have these seats.’ And the other three people moved, but I didn’t,” she recalled.
A black man who was seated next to her gave up his seat, she said.
Blake said, “Why don’t you stand up?” Parks replied, “I don’t think I should have to stand up.”
6. Parks Refused To Give Up Her Seat — But Not Because She Was Tired
Parks wanted the world to know that her act of defiance in the face of Jim Crow had nothing to do with physical fatigue on her part.
In her autobiography, Rosa Parks: My Story, Parks said, “People always say that I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired, but that isn’t true. I was not tired physically, or no more tired than I usually was at the end of a working day. I was not old, although some people have an image of me as being old then. I was 42. No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.”
7. She Moved — But Not To The ‘Colored’ Section
Instead of moving to the redesignated colored section, Parks moved, but toward the window seat.
Parks said, “When he saw me still sitting, he asked if I was going to stand up, and I said, ‘No, I’m not.’ And he said, ‘Well, if you don’t stand up, I’m going to have to call the police and have you arrested.’ I said, ‘You may do that.'”
When Parks refused to give up her seat again, that’s when Blake contacted the police. When the officers came, Blake then signed the warrant for her arrest, which sparked the Montgomery bus boycott.
8. Parks Not Only Faced Arrest, But Harassment And Lost Her Job
After Parks was arrested and the incident garnered significant press exposure, not only nationally, but internationally, her life changed drastically.
Though hailed as a hero later, Parks’s actions had immediate consequences. She lost her job and endured years of threats and intimidation.
Blacklisted by white employers in Montgomery, Parks and her husband decided to relocate to Detroit, where she worked for in the office of U.S. Congressman John Conyers. In Michigan, Parks became a national figure and gave speeches and published her autobiography.
9. How Did Rosa Parks Die?
On October 24, 2005, Rosa Parks died of natural causes. She was 92 years old. Parks lived in Detroit from 1961 to 1988, staying in a modest flat on the city’s east side.
At her funeral, more than 4,000 people packed Greater Grace Temple in Detroit. Parks’s coffin was draped with an American flag during the seven-hour ceremony.
At the funeral, then-Illinois Senator Barack Obama said, “The woman we honored today held no public office, she wasn’t a wealthy woman, didn’t appear in the society pages. And yet when the history of this country is written, it is this small, quiet woman whose name will be remembered long after the names of senators and presidents have been forgotten.”
Final Word
Rosa Parks’s courage lit a fire in the Black community of Montgomery and caused them to come together to demand equal treatment under the law.
Parks’s individual courage will always be remembered, and the collective action it sparked will go down as the signature moment of a true act of freedom in this country.
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Embattled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis broke her silence about the pressure she’s been under since indicting former President Trump and other co-defendants. Although she never mentioned his name nor the other attacks she’s endured, there was no doubt what her sermon was about.
Speaking before a friendly crowd of congregants at Big Bethel AME Church on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Willis referenced the heavy burden she feels as a black woman up against considerable opposition. She chose to speak not among politicians, but from the pulpit.
““You cannot expect black women to be perfect. We need to be allowed to stumble. We need grace. We are all sinners,” she said.
“We need your prayers, We need to be allowed to stumble. We need grace. With that type of support, we will move mountains and do Jesus’s will — stumbling all of the way!”
She eluded to the fact that she, like all of us, has a God-given assignment. “See, we are all flawed, sinners, unworthy, imperfect, damaged, but we are qualified for His call.”
Willis has been attacked anew for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with one of her main attorneys on the Trump case.
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This is not the first time Willis has spoken out amid the probe. Willis, speaking at a private fundraiser in Atlanta in honor of her 52nd birthday, she opened up on the many verbal attacks and racist threats she said she’s endured over the past couple of months.
Final Word
“If you commit yourself, God will turn your hard-headed self into the extraordinary for his Kingdom,” she said.
With 2024 being a presidential election year, it remains to be seen how the year will shape up for Willis, but not just her, America.