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Metro Atlanta’s reputation of a hub for modern-day sex trafficking has gotten plenty of press over the years. Now the city is doing something about it.
This week, the City of Atlanta announced that it will be a part of creating a first-ever citywide approach to prevent sex trafficking. The initiative is part of the Pathways to Freedom city competition.
Atlanta will join three other cities across the United States in the competition, including Chicago, and Minneapolis. The trio of cities will receive funding and a senior fellow who will collaborate with city agencies on solutions to trafficking.
The Pathways to Freedom city challenge is gets its funding from the Partnership for Freedom, a public-private partnership by Humanity United.
“Every year, thousands of children, women and men fall prey to the insidious practice of human trafficking. Whether these victims are entrapped in or transported to Atlanta, we know that our city faces a human trafficking challenge disproportionate to its size,” Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said in a statement.
She added: “I am pleased to announce that I will appoint a Senior Fellow within my Administration to further the City’s efforts to combat and eliminate this horrific practice. The Pathways to Freedom grant will also enable Atlanta to better address labor trafficking, which has traditionally been under-reported, and its survivors under-served. I am confident that together, we can be the strength for the powerless and the hope of the victims.”
“Cities have a critical role to play in the fight against human trafficking, and we are excited to support our winning cities as they develop new ways to address prevention and support for survivors,” said Catherine Chen, director of investments for Humanity United. “The impressive collection of applications we received is a testament to the growing political will of U.S. cities to lead the fight against human trafficking in their own communities. Atlanta demonstrates a serious commitment to addressing both labor and sex trafficking in a unique way. We are confident that the lessons that come out of Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Chicago will inspire and encourage innovation in their own communities and across the country.”
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The Black List expanded our Happy Hours for one primary reason: to create social hubs for writers around the world where they can meet other screenwriters and discuss the craft and the reality of the screenwriter’s life.
So join your fellow Georgia writers at our Atlanta happy hour! Come to enjoy the drinks and the company. You never know who you might meet!
We’ll be hosting happy hours on the first Wednesday of every month at Manuel’s Tavern from 6:00 – 9:00PM.
The event is free and open to the public (cash bar), so spread the word to your writer friends but be sure to RSVP!
Follow our page on Facebook (Atlanta Black List Happy Hour) for more info and to stay up-to-date on any announcements!
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It’s been nearly two years since Prince’s death, but his timeless music has been playing nonstop ever since, thanks to The Revolution his most famous band.
The Revolution came to Atlanta Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 and tore the roof down at the Tabernacle.
The whole gang, including Dr. Fink, Bobby Z, Wendy and Lisa, played hit after hit. Mint Condition frontman Stokely even moonlighted as lead singer on a few of the songs, including “Kiss,” “Party Up” and “1999.”
On acoustic guitar Wendy Melvoin did a stirring rendition of “Sometimes It Snows In April,” her voicing shaking from grief throughout the performance.
Prince’s old band The Revolution DESTROYED Atlanta last night. Doves cried! #concert pic.twitter.com/al7Unb5Qk4
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) February 25, 2018
Talking to Fox 5 Atlanta, bassplayer Brown Mark says he knew the music they were producing in the 1980s was good, but did he think it was special?
“No, I didn’t know it was something special. Because from the day I joined Prince’s band, recording was an everyday thing,” he told the TV station. “I mean, they had the full-blown studio in the rehearsal facility, and anytime we would get on a hot groove…[Prince ] would say, ‘Roll the tape,’ you know? So, constantly recording everything that we did.”
Alot of people don’t know it, but Prince first rose to prominence with a band called The Rebels, made up of several of the Revolution members. It featured Matt Fink and Gayle Chapman (keyboards), Bobby Z (drums), André Cymone (bass) and Dez Dickerson (guitar).
In the book The Rise of Prince: 1958-1988, Alex Hahn says the Rebels project took center stage right after Prince’s sophomore album was recorded, “The next task was to improve the strength and cohesiveness of Prince’s live band so that Warners would authorize a tour in support of the second album.”
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The Black Women Film Summit 2018 will feature the new movie by Ava DuVernay “A Wrinkle in Time.”
Tickets will be $18 on Fri, March 9, 2018. The event is from 6:15 PM – 9:15 PM ET.
Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station 18 IMAX & RPX
261 19th Street Northwest
#1250
Atlanta, GA 30363
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Join Award Winning Film Producer Courtney Glaude, cast members, local celebrities, media and Community Leaders for a Hollywood Red Carpet Experience as we Premiere The Movie Blink First Hand.
RED CARPET STARTS @7:30 PM
AMC Camp Creek 14
3760 Princeton Lakes Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30331
THE RED CARPET EXPERIENCE IS COMPLIMENTARY, YOU MUST PAY FOR YOUR MOVIE TICKET VIA AMC THEATERS OR ON SITE
BLINK THE MOVIE WILL PREMIER AT SELECT THEATERS FROM MARCH 2-8TH!
www.blinkthemovie.net
1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of [some form of] physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime,” according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The new film Blink, by filmmaker Courtney Glaudé is taking a look at why this happens and what can be done to prevent it.
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I think we all can agree that tacos are an edible art. Whether you like hard or soft shells, beef, chicken or some other meat (can’t forget the mixture of lettuce, diced tomatoes and cheese), it’s truly one of America’s favorite foods.
But where do we find these delicious eats and other Mexican treats? Well, we relied on the Yelp community to narrow down our choices. Here are the top five spots to enjoy a taco in Cobb County.
Babalu Tapas & Tacos — 33 Peachtree Pl NE Atlanta, GA 30309. A Yelper says: “My friend & I both had the shrimp taco & a veggie taco.”
Rreal Tacos — 100 6th St NE Atlanta, GA 30308. A Yelper says: “When considering the pricey location, quality of food, and other Mexican joints in the area, Rreal Tacos sits above mos.”
Taqueria Del Sol — 1200 Howell Mill Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30318. A Yelper says: “Tacos we had from the regular menu were also great! Good prices, too.”
La Pastorcita — 3304 Buford Hwy NE Atlanta, GA 30329. A Yelper says: “We had the “combo (chicken, steak, shrimp) and all three of us ate off of it and were full. We enjoyed the corn tortillas. We will definitely be back.”
The Original El Taco — 1186 N Highland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306. A Yelper says: “Guacamole was the greatest I’ve ever had and highly Recommend the Quesadilla.”
Didn’t see your favorite taco joint above? Add it below. Also, do you like steak?
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Sweetwater Brewery, the most famous beer company in Atlanta, has finally turned legal. To celebrate, the establishment is throwing quite the hoe-down.
The 21+ affair takes place Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets go for $29 and you better act fast.
Celebrate 21 Years of Heady Beers with:
- A Full day of music featuring Dirty Heads, Twiddle, and People’s Blues of Richmond.
- A fat stash of draft options from our cellar and specialty beers throughout the building! We’ll also be pulling out all the stops with the draft list in the Woodlands.
- Our 21st Anniversary Ale, an Oud Bruin and our 21 Anni custom glass will be available for purchase.
- A bevy of food trucks featuring tasty options.
- This is a rain or shine event, with our big outdoor stage. Please plan accordingly.
- Shuttles running from the SIP Coffee at the Lindbergh Marta station to the Brewery. Parking is VERY limited onsite, so MARTA, UBER, cabs, etc. will be your best bet!
- Doors open at 11:00am, and we’ll be shutting this shindig down at 10:00pm
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Atlanta is going ga-ga over “Black Panther,” Marvel’s biggest and latest release. The movie debuted this week after pre-selling a record $150 million in tickets and taking in an additional $200 million over the weekend, which puts it around $350 million.
Black Panther Grosses Over $1 Billion At Box Office
The movie has gone on to gross more than $1 billion, which is a first for a Marvel movie.
Many are saying with the international box office still in play, the movie will be Marvel’s biggest. Director Ryan Coogler, an Oakland native (a city that plays prominently in the film) is already being prodded for a sequel.
The film notched the fifth-largest domestic opening ever, Variety reports.
“Black Panther has taken on a life of its own,” AMC executive vp global programming and chief content officer Elizabeth Frank, told The Hollywood Reporter.
In Atlanta, people were excited about “Black Panther,” one of the most prominent black superheroes in the Marvel universe. At the Southlake AMC theater, the cinema had a record 83 showings for the film on Friday alone.
If you thought Wesley Snipes’ “Blade” trilogy was the best black superhero, it’s time to rethink that.
Read: How to score ‘Black Panther’ tix in ATL
During a special screening on Tuesday, Feb. 6 in Atlanta, MPAA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin said that the film’s production has generated $83.9 Million to Georgia’s economy, according to Deadline.
Read: Chadwick Boseman on filming down South
Final Word
This much we know for sure: Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever is one highly anticipate movie.
Speaking of Angela Bassett, the actress recently caught Sheila E. at City Winery in Atlanta, and when “Glamorous Life” came on, she blessed us with the moves!
Good morning to Angela Bassett ONLY 💚 pic.twitter.com/vMcVLm6J1D
— MEFeater Magazine (@mefeater) July 12, 2021
Atlanta is rallying around Black Panther 2 something serious, especially after Coogler went to bat for Georgia-based businesses by agreeing to keep production in the Peach State. Casting calls have already began as well.
Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Cupid’s Undie Run, the insane event that includes underdressed people jogging through the freezing February weather, is coming again.
Whether it’s boxers, a thong, a sarong, or whatever, feel free to come on down and participate. The running begins at Big Sky, located at 3201 Cains Hill Pl NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Proceeds for the event will go to organizations that raise awareness for the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, which affects one in every 3,000 children.
Tickets start at $40. For more info, click here.
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The Art Papers Art Auction is coming back to Atlanta on February 24, 2018, AtlantaFi has learned.
The annual event, now in its 19th year, features Atlanta’s largest contemporary art auction. Artists such as Fahamu Pecou, Jiha Moon and Tristan Al-Haddad have had their works on display in years past. Click here to see the artists from this year’s event.
The Art Papers, which bills itself as “an independent platform for dialogue, document, and experiment in contemporary visual art and culture,” has been throwing paint on Atlanta’s most sacred walls since 1976.
More than 250 emerging and established artists have contributed to this year’s event, which will be held at Southern Exchange at 200 Peachtree Street in the historic Philip Shutze-designed former Macy’s department store.
What: 19th annual Art Papers Art Auction
When: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 from 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Southern Exchange at 200 Peachtree Street
All proceeds from the Saskia Benjamin executive-produced event will go to other programs associated with the Art Papers.
Image courtesy of the Art Papers