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Jonathan Rivera and Fernanda Flores Exchange Veiled Barbs After Split

The 90 Day Fiance couple everyone thought had made it … did not. Jonathan and Fernanda have addressed their split in separate posts . But not everything is amicable. Now, the two are making vague posts about which of them is the better person.  Fernanda had taken a “break” from social media. This week, she returned. “Some of the kindest souls I know have lived in a world that was not so kind to them,” she wrote in a vague post. “Some of the best human beings I know,” Fernanda continued. “Have been through so much at the hands of others.” “And,” Fernanda said, those people “still love deeply, they still care.” “Sometimes,” she noted. “It’s people who have been hurt the most, who refuse to be hardened in this world.” Fernanda says that this is “because they would never want to make another person feel the same way they themselves have felt.” It is difficult to read that and not interpret it as meaning that she will remain hopeful despite her broken marriage. In another post, still without naming Jonathan, Fernanda views her current situation through a religious lens. “I declare that God has a great plan for my life,” Fernanda begins. “He is directing my steps,” she writes. “And even though I may not always understand how,” Fernanda admits. “I know that my situation is not a surprise to God.” “He will work out every detail to my advantage,” she trusts. “In his perfect timing,” Fernanda concludes. “Everything will turn right.” Jonathan has also been active on social media. For the most part, as we have mentioned, he has been continuing as if it is business as usual. As we reported on Thursday, Jonathan shared a program that he started for underprivileged children in his community. But he has also shared a very succinct text post. “Be kind to people for no good reason,” the image reads. “#nocaptionneeded,” he wrote as his caption. Those posts are vague but generally pleasant. We wish that we could say the same for Jonathan and Fernanda’s marriage. “I haven’t spoken to Fernanda since December 22,” Jonathan clarified last week . “I have a lot going on,” he explained. “And so in the midst of all the craziness, I try to focus on what’s important.” Even so, he wanted to make it extremely clear that Fernanda isn’t any more of a villain than he is. “Fernanda’s not a gold digger,” he affirmed. “Fernanda didn’t come here for a green card.” “What happened was things change,” he admitted. “Things change and people change and I can’t help that.” “Every marriage has its problems. Every relationship has its issues,” Jonathan said on Instagram Live. “It’s all about your attitude,” he noted. “As long as you’re positive… [I] gotta take it day by day.” “I promise you, I didn’t give up,” he assured fans. I gave 110 percent to my marriage.” In the end, he says: “I reached a point where I said, ‘I have to love myself just as much.'” We hope that, at some point, Jon or Fernanda or both of them will explain what happened. Until then, they’re clearly both in a lot of pain. That said, there are far less healthy couples on 90 Day Fiance . View Slideshow: Larissa Lima Shares Shocking Photos of Bloody Fight With Colt Johnson; 90 Day Fiance Star Arrested [BREAKING]

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R. Kelly’s Daughter Calls Her Dad A “Monster” As She Breaks Silence In Thoughtful Post

Source: Splash News / Splash News She Details Her Thought Process In The Wake Of ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ R. Kelly ‘s estranged daughter Buku Abi has decided to break her silence following the premiere of Surviving R. Kelly. Abi, whose birth name is Joann Kelly, posted a lengthy message on her Instagram Stories on Thursday, according to People . She condemned her “terrible” father, who she hasn’t been in contact with for years, and she expressed support for all the people who were allegedly abused by her father. She also explained why it took so long for her to release a statement: “To the people that feel I should be speaking up/against everything that is going on right now. I just want you all to understand that devastated is an understatement for all that I feel currently,” she wrote. “I do apologize if my silence to all that is happening comes off as careless. That is my last intention. I pray for all the families & women who have been affected by my father’s actions. Trust, I have been deeply affected by all of this.” Abi is the daughter of R. Kelly and Andrea Kelly, who also accused Kelly of abusing her for years . Abi went on to say in her post that it’s been “very difficult to process it all” and “gather all the right words to express everything I feel.” She continued: “Anyone that knows me personally or has been following me throughout the years knows that I do not have a relationship with my father. Nor do I speak on him or on his behalf. I also am not fond of dealing with my personal issues or personal life through social media but, I feel things are starting to get out of hand.” Abi also said her family, including her siblings and mother, haven’t seen R. Kelly for years. She cited the challenges they faced in regards to his life decisions as the reason they don’t keep in contact with him. “My mother, siblings and I would never condone, support or be a part of ANYTHING negative he has done and or continues to do in his life,” she said. “Going through all I have gone through in my life, I would never want anyone to feel the pain I have felt. Reminders of how terrible my father is, and how we should be speaking up against him, rude comments about my family, fabricating me, my siblings & our mothers ‘part’ etc. Does not help my family (Me, my sister, my brother, and my mother) in our healing process. Nor does it allow a safe space for other victims who are scared to speak up, speak up.” Abi then went on to say “The same monster you all confronting me about is my father. I am well aware of who and what he is. I grew up in that house.” Abi explained that she stayed quiet for a long time for her peace of mind, her emotional state and her healing. “I have to do & move in a manner that is best for me. I pray anyone who reads this understands I put nothing but good intent behind each word,” she said, adding that her statement took her nearly three days to compose. She ended her post writing, “I just want everyone to know that I do care and I love you all. This is a very difficult subject to speak on… again, I apologize if my words don’t come out right.” Continue reading

Seriously?! Teacher Fired For Making Black Students Play Slaves In Class Is Now Suing For Reverse Discrimination

Source: Kazunori Nagashima / Getty Teacher Fired Over Slavery Lesson Plans To Sue For $1 Billion A white public school teacher is planning to sue New York City for $1 billion after she was fired over a controversial lesson on slavery. Patricia Cummings was fired back in October after complaints about the highly unorthodox teaching method, which left some students feeling humiliated and singled out. She was accused of having black students lie on the floor while she stepped on their backs among other things, leading to her demise. But on Thursday, Cummings insisted that she initiated the lesson in her class at MS 118 in the Bronx in good faith–and only one student and her parent out of the entire class objected. Her firing–and all of the online criticism to go with it–has rendered this woman permanently unemployable, she said at a press conference alongside her lawyer, Thomas Liotti. “I have no career at this point,” she claimed. Cummings filed a $120 million lawsuit in Suffolk County, where she lives, against a slew of defendants ranging from the city Department of Education to Mayor Bill de Blasio to media outlets. But Liotti said they plan to build a $1 billion class-action case with other teachers claiming similar forms of reverse discrimination. Cummings said she was initially cleared after an internal school investigation but that the case was revived after media reports on the incident. The teacher also said her suit will be supported by the testimony of a black teacher at the school who witnessed the lesson and reportedly found it effective. Sure, Jan. “That 20 seconds of a teachable moment changed my life,” she said, also adding that she was bombarded with emails calling for her murder and dubbing her a racist. “Anyone who has met me knows I don’t have that bone in my body,” she claimed. “I was brought up — you treat everybody the way you want to be treated.” Liotta argued on Thursday that the lesson only drew objections because of his client’s race.“How does the City of New York expect to attract effective teachers when people like Patricia Cummings have to go through this kind of abuse? It’s outrageous.” The Education Department initially reassigned Cummings before firing her after an investigation, according to agency spokesman Doug Cohen. “Ms. Cummings was terminated based on a thorough investigation and a review of her performance as an educator,” Cohen said Thursday. “We’ll review the complaint.” Continue reading

Here Is Everything You Need To Celebrate MLK Day in Atlanta

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Source: Agence France Presse / Getty   Martin Luther King Jr.’s 90th birthday is this year and we want to make sure you are prepared to celebrate it with class, dignity and honor. Here are all the events going on in Atlanta, plus ways you can serve on MLK Day, Jan 21st, 2019. ( For volunteer opportunities, call (404) 979-2820.)   Jan 19th-21st – City Of Decatur –  Martin Luther King Jr. Service Project –  Home Repair and Maintenance (Click here to Volunteer) Jan 20th – Hands on Atlanta – Sunday Supper Jan 21st – Hands On Atlanta – This volunteer group will serve in service projects all over the city. Click here for locations Jan 21st 9am-12pm – Panola Mountain State Park MLK Day of Service (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO) Jan 21st 10am – MLK DAY Commemorative Service at   Ebenezer Baptist Church Jan 21st 11am – 3pm – City of East Point – MLK Jr. Day Of Service (Click here to register) Jan 21st 11am-4:30pm – Marcus Jewish Community Center,  The Packaged Good   (CLICK HERE TO RSVP) Jan 21st 1pm – Georgia Alliance for Social Justice –  Martin Luther King Jr. March and Rally (Click here for March & Rally Routes) CLICK HERE FOR MORE EVENTS IN ATLANTA

Here Is Everything You Need To Celebrate MLK Day in Atlanta

Should I Airbnb My House Or Apartment For Super Bowl LIII?

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Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty If you don’t already know,  Super Bowl  LIII will be in Atlanta, GA this year and the city is preparing for a once in a lifetime atmosphere. With more than a million people visiting the city for the Super Bowl, many Atlanta locals are asking is it a good idea to Airbnb my house or apartment during Super Bowl weekend? Airbnb is community marketplace for people to list their apartments or homes online, so people all over the world can have a place to stay when they travel. Over the years, Airbnb has become one of the most popular apartment sharing services around the world. But just like other businesses, Airbnb has it’s pros and cons. RELATED:  Who Should Perform At Halftime Of The Super Bowl In Atlanta? Let’s look at some of the pro’s and con’s of AirBnb   Pros If your a Airbnb host, you get to meet new football fans from around the world. It’s cheaper and more convenient for travelers to use Airbnb It’s a great way to make extra money from your apartment Theres a host protection plan that would insure you up to $1,000,000. Visitors will pay extra for apartments closer to  Mercedes-Benz Stadium    Cons There’s a good chance some property could be damaged during a visitors stay Some states and some apartment complexes have laws that might prohibit you from using Airbnb. Know and understand your local laws It takes time and energy in upkeep of your place to make sure it Airbnb ready. Things like laundry, pre-stay communication, and key hand-offs, will need your time. You can’t make all your guests happy, some will just not respond positively to your hospitality. You might have to find a place to stay that weekend if you don’t have the space to host and stay in your apartment   There is no question that Super Bowl weekend in Atlanta will be a very lucrative Airbnb weekend, but is it right for you? If you’re still not sure, click here for more Airbnb research.    

Should I Airbnb My House Or Apartment For Super Bowl LIII?

No Flex Zone: Swae Lee, Lil Yachty, YFN Lucci, & More Hit The Scene For Slim Jxmmi’s Gatsby-Themed Birthday Celebration

Swae Lee, Lil Yachty, YFN Lucci, Ian Connor and More Celebrate Slim Jxmmi’s Birthday in Atlanta   Source: Prince Williams / ATL Pics For the last Saturday of 2018, many of Atlanta’s rising stars joined iconic rap duo Rae Sremmurd’s Slim Jxmmi for his 27th birthday extravaganza.  The “Great Gatsby” themed event brought out some of the city’s finest, dressed in their best late 20’s attire to party like it’s 1929, old sport! Guests including Lil Yachty, YFN Lucci, Ian Connor, and more showed up and showed out, toasting to Slim Jxmmi with champagne and delicious cocktails compliments of Belaire and Martell cognac.   Source: Prince Williams / ATL Pics The celebration at MikeWillMadIt’s ATL warehouse was a night to remember, equipped with music by  DJ Reese, DJ DIBIA$E and DJ Osh Kosh , soul-fusion inspired hors d’oeuvres by  Keep it Chef NYC , live entertainment including an aerialist, greeter in a champagne glass dress and burlesque dancer in a martini glass. The decor was over-the-top including the infamous stair-scene with pool from the “Great Gatsby” movie, and an all gold room including gold fringe from the ceilings, gold balloons on the floor, a bath tub, shower and more for guests to take a picture provided by  OMG Booth . Take a further look at the lavish littuation presented by Theory Communications on the flip!

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Young Black Author Has Book Added To Library Of Congress

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G eorgia-bred author Nicholas Buamah hasn’t even reached the age of 10 yet, but he’s gone further in his literary career than most authors. According to Face2Face Africa , the 7-year-old’s book was accepted into the Library of Congress. ICYMI: This 7-year-old’s book has been accepted into the Library of Congress. > https://t.co/jUBmXOij7k #F2FA #africa #panafrican #diaspora pic.twitter.com/HaydVrlOEK — Face2face Africa (@Face2faceAFRICA) December 29, 2018 Buamah’s book—titled Kayla & Kyle The Walking Dictionaries: Election Day —was created in an effort to help youngsters build their vocabulary, the news outlet writes. The book—which is being sold by retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble—was so effective that it was selected to be added to the Library of Congress’ collection of over 39 million books. The story is centered on siblings who are vying to become their school’s next leader and they square off in a debate before their classmates. “I developed the character of Kayla when Nicholas was younger to help teach him expanded vocabulary. After being praised by his first-grade teacher for using the word ‘collaborate’ during his first week of school, I asked Nicholas what he thought about writing a book to help his friends expand their vocabularies,” said Buamah’s mother Danielle in a statement, according to the news outlet. “He thought it was a great idea, as long as one of the main characters could be a male figure, and that’s when he created Kyle.” Buamah wants his book included in school libraries throughout the country. The next installment of his Walking Dictionary series is slated to be released in Summer 2019. He wants to use the series as an avenue to help students develop literacy skills. Buamah has other goals that span outside of the literary world. He hopes to become a mechanical engineer one day. There are many young Black authors on the rise. 8-year old author Jamarion Rainey released a book entitled ADHD and Me: The Key to help other youngsters dealing with ADHD. SEE ALSO: DC School Aims To Change The Narrative About Literacy And Black Boys Entrepreneur Aims To Open Only Black-Owned Bookstore In Orlando [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3841619″ overlay=”true”]

Young Black Author Has Book Added To Library Of Congress

Legendary Guitarist Jimi Hendrix To Have Post Office Renamed In His Honor

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T he late legendary music artist Jimi Hendrix recently received a major honor from his hometown of Seattle. According to the Seattle Times , legislation was signed to name the Renton Highlands Post Office after Hendrix. Last week a bill was signed into law re-christening the Renton Highlands Post Office the James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix Post Office in the legendary guitarist’s honor. https://t.co/uviFZ5LKyb — The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) December 28, 2018 Under the bill—which was supported by Rep. Adam Smith and other senators—the post office’s new name will be the James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix Post Office, the news outlet writes. Local officials believed that he should be recognized not only for his contributions to music, but the influence and impact that he had on Seattle as well. “I am honored to join in paying tribute to rock and roll icon and Seattle native Jimi Hendrix with the renaming of the Renton Highlands Post Office as the James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office Building,” Rep. Smith told the news outlet. “This designation will further celebrate Hendrix’s deep connection to the Puget Sound region and help ensure that his creative legacy will be remembered by our community and inspire future generations.” The city has made an ongoing effort to highlight the guitarist’s legacy. In Seattle, he has a park named in his honor, a bronze statue in the city that depicts him kneeling and playing a guitar, and most recently there was an exhibit dubbed Bold As Love: Jimi Hendrix at Home that opened which delves into his early beginnings and the evolution of his musical journey at the Northwest African American Museum. Jimi Hendrix is one of the most influential guitarists in music history. “Seattle will always be Jimi’s home,” his sister Janie Hendrix once said in an interview, according to Rolling Stone . “This very area is where Jimi grew up, where his dreams were cultivated and his creative energy awakened, in many ways.” SEE ALSO: Rihanna Has A Message For Trump Playing Her Music At His ‘Tragic Rallies’ Prince’s Estate Demands Trump Stop Playing His Music At Rallies [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3842167″ overlay=”true”]

Legendary Guitarist Jimi Hendrix To Have Post Office Renamed In His Honor

New York City Law Will Reportedly Allow Birth Certificates To Have “Gender Neutral” Option

Source: LucasFotoArt / Getty New NYC Law Will Make Birth Certificates Have A Gender Neutral Option According to CNN , a new law in New York City will reportedly make it easier for transgender and non-binary New Yorkers to match their birth certificate to their gender identity without needing a signed affidavit from a healthcare provider. The law creates a new label, “X,” to reflect a non-binary identity, and will reportedly give Transgender and gender non-conforming New Yorkers the right to choose how they identify, says Mayor Bill de Blasio. Under the law, individuals born in New York City can apply to have the gender marker on their birth certificate changed by simply submitting a notarized application stating that the revision is to reflect their “true gender identity and is not for any fraudulent purpose.” And also, “You don’t need a doctor to tell you who you are and you shouldn’t need a doctor to change your birth certificate to reflect your true self,” says New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson The “X” option will not be available at the time of birth, Michael Lanza, a spokesman for the New York City Health Department, told CNN Thursday, though it will be an option for amending youth birth certificates. The move is the latest in the city’s efforts to reduce legal red tape and legal loophole difficulty for transgender and non-binary individuals.vNew York City joins the states of California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho in allowing a birth certificate change without the signature of a medical authority.

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Councilwoman Pushes To Have Airport Named After Oprah Winfrey

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I f you’re traveling into Nashville, there may be a possibility that you’ll be landing at the Oprah G. Winfrey Nashville International Airport in the future. According to the Tennessean , at-large Councilwoman Sharon Hurt is fighting to have Nashville International Airport named after the media mogul. The Oprah G. Winfrey Nashville International Airport? Councilwoman seeks name change https://t.co/hT7CPuMxMJ — USA TODAY Travel (@usatodaytravel) December 17, 2018 In November, Hurt submitted a proposal to the airport’s chairman Dexter Samuels and received some pushback, the news outlet writes. Samuels claimed that naming the airport after Winfrey would not align with their naming policy. Despite the obstacles, Councilwoman Hurt is continuing to push for the name change and will do whatever it takes to bring her vision to fruition. “It’s Oprah. Nashville is in a very unique position to be able to offer that type of recognition to someone that’s very deserving,” said Hurt in a statement, according to the news outlet. “I think it’s a grand opportunity for us to recognize someone of Oprah’s stature.” Hurt also added that the city of Nashville needs to do a better job of acknowledging the contributions of notable Black figures. She was at the forefront of getting the Metro Council to rename a part of Charlotte Avenue after Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oprah Winfrey has deep ties to Nashville. She graduated from East High School and then went on to earn her degree from Tennessee State University. She also launched her career in television in Nashville. The decision will be left up to the Nashville Airport Authority board. News about the possible renaming of the airport comes around the same time of the unveiling of President Barack H. Obama Highway in Los Angeles. SEE ALSO: In Honor Of Barack H. Obama Highway, Here Are Photos That Will Make You Miss Your Favorite President Vernita Lee, Oprah Winfrey’s Mother, Dies At 83 [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3841619″ overlay=”true”]

Councilwoman Pushes To Have Airport Named After Oprah Winfrey