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Porsha Williams Apologizes for Kenya Moore Attack, Claims She was Abused by Ex “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams who is reportedly in deep trouble for attacking co-star Kenya Moore (pictured far right) during the show’s reunion taping Porsha Williams last month, has now publicly apologized for the much buzzed about violent altercation. Williams has now decided to offer a public apology for the incident that took place involving Moore, but oddly, does not mention the ex-beauty queen at all. She also alleges that her former husband, famed exNFL-player-turned-sports-announcer Kordell Stewart physically and mentally abused her during their short but explosive union. Below is her heartfelt mea culpa:
‘Real Housewives’ I was manipulated and bullied and at the reunion taping when emotions were heightened. I was pushed too far with objects waved in my face and my personal space was continuously violated, and I reacted in a way which I am not proud of. Violence is not the answer and I want to apologize to my fans, the viewers, and the other ladies for my behavior. For the thousands of supporters that have stuck by me, I thank you immensely and encourage you to donate to shelters for abused woman and support charities that stop bullying. As I mentioned on the show, I am embarrassed of my reaction and the way that I handled the provocation and I am dedicated to helping others learn appropriate ways to cope with bullies and abusers, and from this experience, I hope to continue on a path of personal and spiritual growth.”
“I suffered severe bullying since I was a child, to the extent of contemplating suicide and was also physically and mentally abused in my marriage. Throughout the season on
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NNPA and Hip Hop Union Countdown to ‘The Greatest Mix’ Celebration The NNPA, a federation of approximately 200 Black newspapers, the Hip Hop Union, a governing body of businesses and entrepreneurs and the largest DJ coalition in the world join forces to eliminate the communication barriers that have plagued Black America for years. ‘The Greatest Mix’ luncheon will bring together generations that have often stood on separate sides of the table when it comes to hip-hop. For the first time in history, all parties have agreed to level the playing field and work together for the betterment of Black America. ‘The Greatest Mix’ Luncheon moderated by George Curry, editor-in-chief of NNPA News Service seeks to capture the essence of how the power of hip-hop and the power of the Black Press can improve circumstances in the areas of politics, economics and positive images in the media. “Hip-Hop often carries a stereotypical stigma of misogyny, violence and ignorance, which unfortunately sometimes is true. What gets lost is in translation is why people continue to gravitate and support the culture despite the downsides. This collaboration with the NNPA will connect the dots to the places that hip-hop does not explore because we do not have the guidance,” said Jineea Butler, president of the Hip Hop Union. “This is an opportunity for us to learn from each other and build on our strengths and eliminate our weaknesses as a collective
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May 1 - 7, 2014
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Major League Soccer Team Comes to Atlanta Courtesy of Arthur Blank
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By Diane Larche’ Atlanta Daily World Sports Writer
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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank has added major league soccer to his repertoire of sports ownership. He paid $70 million for an expansion franchise and was recently joined by Mayor Kasim Reed and Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber to announce his latest venture. While the MLS team currently lacks a president, logo and name, it does have a home. It will share space with the Atlanta Falcons at the new $1.2 billion stadium scheduled for completion in 2017. The team’s season is set to begin in March of 2017 and five thousand $50 deposits for ownership in the Atlanta MLS 2017 season are being accepted now. The first 5,000 fans who post a deposit will be eligible to purchase up to eight season tickets and will become founding members of the club. Blank and company pulled out all the stops to introduce Atlanta’s newest sports team to soccer fans and media in spectacular fashion. With big screen displays outside the press conference going on in the Veranda event space, the crowd of soccer supporters reveled in the high energy atmosphere along Marietta Street. Blank who says he and his family are avid soccer fans, first considered owning an MLS
unit. We have represented the black voice in America for over 187 years and we want to continue to magnify our mission and work more closely with the Hip Hop Community by featuring more articles and ads that speak directly to Hip Hop Citizens,” says NNPA Chairman Cloves Campbell. “Joining forces is monumental on so many levels, as DJs our platform influences what the masses hear, as the Black Press they influence what the masses think. What better combination of forces to help move and influence the NEXT generation of not only consumers, but future leaders. I’m proud to be part of the template of this historic venture,” states Manny ‘Maddog’ Ayala, an original Core DJ. Hip Hop and R&B Artists can submit music for the Road to the Core Song Submission Contest. Winners will be announced at the 10th Anniversary Conference May 2 through May 5. To read this story in its entirety and for more info on contest rules and submissions visit michiganchronicle.com
team 10 years ago, but thought the league needed more stability at the time. “We have the opportunity to do it right,” he said. The Atlanta team brings the number of MLS franchises to 22, in its effort to expand to 25 major cities in 10 years. MLS commissioner Garber said Atlanta is the “epicenter of soccer in the Southeast.” The Commissioner stopped short of saying Miami is expected to be franchise number 23, but hinted that Miami will need to build a new stadium before a franchise will be awarded there. David Beckham announced in February he intends to purchase an expansion team in Miami. Blank thinks Atlanta is ripe for soccer citing the city’s large international population and the recent global matches in Atlanta at the Georgia Dome which drew more than 68,000 fans for a match between Mexico and Nigeria, and 54,229 fans who came out last July for the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals between Panama and Cuba and Mexico vs. Trinidad/Tobago. The new Atlanta soccer set up at the stadium will hold 29,322, utilizing less than half the space needed for football. Team colors are red, black and gold. To read this story in its entirety please visit atlantadailyworld.com For more information on the new Atlanta MLS team visit www. MLSAtlanta2017.com.
May 1 - 7, 2014
Mayweather Jr., De La Hoya, Geffen Interested in Buying Clippers By EURweb cent. I got to get a solid percentage. Do we want to buy the Clippers? Yes, we do. We are very, very interested in buying the Clippers. We’ll keep the Clippers right where they’re at. When I’m not boxing, I’m at the games all the time. We do want to buy the Clippers. Me and my team do want to buy the Clippers and we can afford the Clippers.” Mayweather, an avid sports gambler in Las Vegas, where he lives, added, “Once I get ownership in the Clippers I can no longer bet, so I have to stop that completely.” Mayweather, whose $73.5 million in minimum purses for his two fights in 2013 made him the world’s highest-paid athlete, did not weigh in on the comments that Sterling made, but said his interactions with the Clippers owner were positive.
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Hours after NBA commissioner Adam Silver banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life and said he would urge league owners to force Sterling to sell the team, boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya stepped up publicly and expressed interest in buying the team, reports ESPN.com Mayweather, who is a regular at Clippers and Lakers games, said he was serious about his interest and that he had spoken with his adviser, Al Haymon, about teaming with Mayweather Promotions chief executive Leonard Ellerbe, Golden Boy Promotions chief executive Richard Schaefer and possibly others to make a bid for the Clippers. David Gaffen
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“I called Al today about that to see if me, Leonard and Al, and hopefully Richard and a couple of other guys, a couple other of my billionaire guys, we can come together and see what we can come up with,” Mayweather said. “Hopefully, we can do it, and it’s not just talk. “With me, I can’t come in talking about Mayweather only gonna get 3 percent, 4 per-
“Donald Sterling, he’s been getting a lot of negative press and my thing is this — I don’t have nothing negative to say about this guy,” Mayweather said. “He’s always treated me with the utmost respect. He has always invited me to games, always. Has always told me, ‘Floyd, I want you to sit right next to me and my wife.’ I don’t know about the [alleged] mistress. But I’m talking about him and the wife.” Billionaire and former music and film mogul David Geffen also could be a candidate, according to the Los Angeles Times. The potential buyers could include several other of the world’s wealthiest men. Magic Johnson, Mark Walter and their Guggenheim Partners group in the billion-dollar purchase of the Los Angeles Dodgers also are possible bidders, while real-estate tycoon Rick Caruso has indicated interest. For Mayweather, his own past issues with making racist remarks could prove to be a hurdle, as could his history of legal troubles and his affinity for gambling — he has been known to often wager six-figure amounts on NBA games.
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