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Jun
18
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL FLIP FLOP DAY – Third Friday in June

NATIONAL FLIP FLOP DAY – Third Friday in June

Celebrations
Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL FLIP FLOP DAY Each year on the third Friday in June, National Flip Flop Day encourages us to wear our favorite flip flops and show them off! Thong style sandals are by no means new to footwear. They’ve been around for thousands of years. However, the term “flip flop” has applied to flat-soled sandals with straps between the first and second toes and across the top of the foot since the 1960s. The term also describes someone who changes their mind or an electronic component. This day strictly recognizes the footwear that makes a…
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Jun
18
2021
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62 years later: Emory apologizes to medical school applicant rejected because he was Black

62 years later: Emory apologizes to medical school applicant rejected because he was Black

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By Ernie Suggs, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT “I am sorry I must write you that we are not authorized to consider for admission a member of the Negro race. I regret that we cannot help you.” That was nearly the whole response that a young Marion Hood got from Emory University on August 5, 1959, a week after applying to its medical school. The last of the four sentences was a postscript from admission director L.L. Clegg: “I am returning herewith your $5.00 application fee.” More than six decades later, on Wednesday, as part of its Juneteenth programming,…
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Jun
18
2021
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The trend making the internet wholesome again

The trend making the internet wholesome again

Fashion,
Leah Dolan, CNN Troy Warren for CNT   They say the devil finds work for idle hands, but after a year of intermittent lockdowns and social starvation, the hobbies many of us have chosen to busy ourselves with are surprisingly wholesome. Lately, there has been a deluge of crafting content on TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram, as crocheting and knitting shed the senior stereotype and emerge as fashion's newest fad among Gen Z. A cursory scroll through YouTube reveals hoards of young people clattering a pair of needles together, sharing patterns and newly acquired tricks. Teens and 20-somethings document their…
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Jun
18
2021
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Reebok Teases Kerby Jean-Raymond’s Vision in New Film

Reebok Teases Kerby Jean-Raymond’s Vision in New Film

Fashion
By Jean E. Palmieri | WWD.Com Troy Warren for CNT Reconnect will heighten interest in the designer's first product launch next year. Kanye West’s collection for Gap is not the only one being teased this month. Today, Reebok is releasing Reconnect, a video collection featuring an early peek at the brand’s new creative direction under Kerby Jean-Raymond. The Pyer Moss designer was named vice president of creative direction for Reebok in September 2020, expanding his longtime relationship with the brand. One of his first moves was to recruit Jide Osifeso, a veteran of Sole Technology, Adidas and RVCA, as artistic marketing director. They created Reconnect to…
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Jun
18
2021
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Pogba blows off Heineken 1 day after Ronaldo disses Coke

Pogba blows off Heineken 1 day after Ronaldo disses Coke

Business, In The News
By Tim Darnell, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Some of the most intriguing news coming out of Euro 2020 isn’t from the field of play, but from the even more intense, cutthroat world of news conference beverage advertisements. On Tuesday night, France playmaker Paul Pogba moved a bottle of Heineken beer away from sight ahead of a news conference. Pogba, who was named man of the match in France’s 1-0 victory over Germany, is a devout Muslim. Pogba’s move was reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo’s actions just a day earlier, when he removed Atlanta-based Coca-Cola’s bottles that were in front of…
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Jun
18
2021
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Beat the heat: Refreshing recipes for mealtime and happy hour, too

Beat the heat: Refreshing recipes for mealtime and happy hour, too

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By Bob Townsend / For the AJC Troy Warren for CNT “Eat Cool: Good Food for Hot Days” by Vanessa Seder (Rizzoli, $39.95) is one of the smartest and most useful cookbooks I’ve happened on in a long time — especially for anyone living in a place where summers are stifling. “Eat Cool” promises “100 Easy, Satisfying, and Refreshing Recipes That Won’t Heat Up Your Kitchen.” And it delivers, with dishes that use cooling seasonal ingredients, require little or no heat to prepare, and often can be served cold or at room temperature. Seder, who is a chef, food stylist, recipe…
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Jun
17
2021
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People already infected with COVID-19 gain no additional benefits from vaccination: Study

People already infected with COVID-19 gain no additional benefits from vaccination: Study

COVID-19,
by Michael Lee, Social Media Writer | WashingtonExaminer.Com Troy Warren for CNT   Scientists from the Cleveland Clinic found vaccinating those who have previously been infected with COVID-19 offers no additional benefits to the individual. A study conducted on over 52,000 Cleveland Clinic employees found there was no significant difference in COVID-19 infections between previously infected and currently unvaccinated participants; previously infected and currently vaccinated participants; and previously uninfected and currently vaccinated participants. Researchers also found that 99.3% of all COVID-19 infections occurred in unvaccinated participants who had not been previously infected. The remaining 0.7% of infections were in vaccinated participants who were…
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Jun
17
2021
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $2.7 billion to 286 organizations

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $2.7 billion to 286 organizations

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist known for her impromptu multibillion-dollar donations to charities and racial equity causes, announced Tuesday that she has given $2.7 billion to 286 organizations. It is the third round of major philanthropic gifts Scott has made, which together rival the charitable contributions made by the largest foundations. Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, wrote in a Medium post that she and her husband, Dan Jewett, made the donations to enable the recipients to continue their work and as a "signal of trust and encouragement" to them and others. At…
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Jun
17
2021
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5 ways you can add color to your home that don’t involve paint

5 ways you can add color to your home that don’t involve paint

Home & Garden
By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Let’s face it: most people don’t enjoy painting their home. And if you ask your friends to help you, they won’t exactly be eager to do so. So how can you bring a splash of color to your house without paint? Realtor.com has a few ideas. The website gathered nine methods for bringing color into your space. Best of all, these ideas don’t involve covering your furniture in plastic and waiting hours for your walls to dry. Check out five of the ideas below. Get a bright-colored sofa According to Apartment Therapy, having a…
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