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Originally from Houston, Texas, Hope A. Thomas is a senior at Clark Atlanta University studying to receive a bachelor's degree in Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Radio/TV/Film. She plans to pursue a MPA/JD degree and would like to have a career working in the non-profit sector. She is interested in letting readers know about fun as well as philanthropic events in the city. She hopes to share a young view of Atlanta with Miss A readers. If you have an Atlanta charity or cultural event, restaurant, boutique, spa, or salon you would like covered on Miss A, please contact Hope at hope.thom@yahoo.com.

Recap: The Role Models Foundation’s Tools For School: Back To School Drive

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School bells are ringing again as young children everywhere are missing the summer counting down until its return. While kids worry about recess and what snack to eat first, a local non profit organization, The Role Models Foundation, is making sure they have the necessary utensils to participate in a productive school day.

Fun Family Festivities for the Fourth Of July In Atlanta

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Independence Day. The Fourth of July. America’s Birthday. The day Americans dream of for celebration other than New Years Eve! July 4th is an awesome holiday to have fun in the sun and enjoy a nice day with family as well as friends. There are many activities to enjoy on this joyous day. From [...]

Nene Leakes To Host Inaugural Deaf Children’s Literacy Benefit Gala In Atlanta

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Georgia Association of the Deaf will host the inaugural Deaf Children’s Literacy Gala on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the J.W. Marriott Atlanta Buckhead to raise money and awareness.

The event is meant to bring exposure to the fact that there are approximately 1,500 deaf children in the Georgia school system. Region 3 representative [...]

St. Patrick’s Day Food For Your Family

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Green Eggs and Ham is not the only meal that includes the color mainly known for mold, grass, and money. Items such as pancakes, cupcakes, bread, soup, and drinks of every kind can be green quicker than you can say “Catch me lucky charms, they’re magically delicious!”

Traditional St.Patrick's Day Meal of Cabbage, [...]

Valentine’s Day Activities In Atlanta For Mothers And Daughters

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Love is defined in Merriam Webster’s Dictionary as “strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties.” The deepest love shared is the love from a mother to her child. For a woman, a mother’s love is unconditional and in my opinion, one of the most important loves to celebrate on Valentine’s [...]