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    DC Young Fly & The Community Crew Gives Back for Thanksgiving.
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    Amanda Cooper
    November 26, 2019 - 6:51 pm

    DC Young Fly & The Community Crew Gives Back for Thanksgiving.

    Wild 'N Out and 85 South Comedian John Whitfield better known as DC Young Fly went back to his Atlanta roots today. The comedic superstar was born and raised right here in Atlanta and is from the Adamsville community. Whitefield along with The Community Crew gave away over 200 turkeys to those in...
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    Rashad Richey and Kupae
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    Real Talk With Dr. Rashad Richey
    November 26, 2019 - 9:56 am

    Junior League of Douglas County Raises Poverty Awareness with Little Black Dress Initiative

    Rashad Richey sits down with Kupae Joe representing the Junior League of Douglas County to discuss the longevity and success of it's work in the community. The Junior League of Douglas County is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, to developing the potential of women, and...
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    Family of 19 year old autistic man speaks out about his death after being restrained by police officers.
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    Amanda Cooper
    November 25, 2019 - 11:55 pm

    Family of Dead Autistic Teen Demand Answers From Fulton County Police

    Tonight, a prayer vigil was held for a 19-year-old autistic teen who died after being restrained by several police officers. (Photo Credit: A.J. Mitchell's Family) The family of Anthony Jermaine “AJ” Mitchell says the recent Rockdale High School grad went to Bojangles on Fulton Industrial Blvd...
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    Derrick Boazman host new segment Barbershop Talk
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    Too Much Truth With Derrick Boazman
    November 25, 2019 - 3:50 pm

    Barbershop Talk with Derrick Boazman.

    BY: CJ Washington Derrick Boazman host of "Too Much Truth" kicked off his new segement "Barbershop Talk with DB". Derrick, and guest talk about a wide range of topics, from Sports, Politics, Relationships, and Music. Featured Guest at the Barbershop Mitchell Shelby Travis Hunter Arman Max Anderson...
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    Democratic presidential candidates in Atlanta
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    Maria Boynton
    November 21, 2019 - 10:35 am

    Atlanta DNC Debate Reaction Split

    She secured the bag! The bag was the Democratic Presidential Candidates' Debate that was held in Atlanta Wednesday night at Tyler Perry Studios. Following the two-hour debate, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told WAOK News she thought the debate was "great." "I think it really speaks to the...
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    Amanda Cooper
    November 20, 2019 - 5:39 pm

    Barack Obama Talks About the Environment in Atlanta

    President Barack Obama was in Atlanta Wednesday; however, it was not for the Democratic National Presidential Debate. The 44th President was the keynote speaker at the 2019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo at the Georgia World Conference Center. Roughly 10,000 people gathered in room B1...
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    Derrick Boazman, Gabby Bell with Elisabeth Omilami, and Tron Austin
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    Too Much Truth With Derrick Boazman
    November 20, 2019 - 2:44 pm

    Hosea Feed The Hungry and Homeless CEO Elisabeth Omilami Speaks with Tron Austin Son of Singer Chilli From TLC

    BY: CJ Washington Too Much Truth with Derrick Boazman along with the rest of the WAOK team went out to help Hosea Feeds the Hungry & Homeless with their annual event Hosea Helps. Derrick, and guest host Gabby Bell, spoke with Tron Austin, son of Grammy Award-winning singer Chilli from "TLC" and...
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    Democratic presidential candidates Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, businessman Tom Steyer, New Jersey Sen. Corey Booker, California Sen. Kamala Harris, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, South Ben
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    Maria Boynton
    November 20, 2019 - 1:12 pm

    Georgia Democratic Chair Calls Debate 'Profound'

    From 9 - 11 p.m. Wednesday, 10 candidates for U.S. President will make their cases before an audience in Atlanta. It'll be the fifth Democratic debate held in the city. The latest, being put on by MSNBC and The Washington Post, will occur at Tyler Perry Studios. Georgia Democratic Party Chair...
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    The Movement with Dr. F Keith Slaughter
    November 20, 2019 - 9:58 am

    The Movement along with the WAOK family collected donations for Hosea feeds the Hungry

    The Movement along with the rest of the WAOK family were out in the streets collecting donations for Hosea Feeds the Hungry! Dr. Slaughter had the opportunity sit down a chop it up with Elisabeth Omilami about giving back to the community and how to create change by voting the right officials into...
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