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February 9, 2012

Celebrate Black History Month with American Airlines and Macy’s!

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of African American artist Romare Bearden’s birth, select Macy’s stores nationwide will highlight some of the artist’s most important works via special exhibitions and events.

These satellite exhibits will showcase some rarely displayed worked loaned by private collectors, in addition....

 

 

Music Tour Guide: Drake

Gainesville, United States
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HelloBeautiful

Jan, 17 2012

Drake's been a hip hop heavyweight even before he was signed to Young Money. His mixtapes Comeback Season, So Far Gone and Room For Improvement were wildly successful, solidifying "Wheelchair Jimmy's" unstoppable movement in the music industry. In fact, it was So Far Gone that made...

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Packing Playlist: Memphis, TN

Memphis, Tennessee
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GIANTlife

Jan, 17 2012

Memphis is the birthplace of soul music as well as being the center of the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. King spent his life fighting for our people and was assassinated in Memphis a day after giving his inspirational "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech. Memphis' soul runs deep. Memphis has made not...

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City Slang: Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, Georgia
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HelloBeautiful

Jan, 13 2012

Any southern city is known for its slang. The dirty south is almost a country on its own. Check out some of Atlanta's famous slang and the next time you're in the A, pull out your ATL vocab! I found it in the AJC: This is Atlanta's only major daily newspaper. The Journal carried the motto "Covers ...

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Friday Five: Places That Celebrate MLK Day

Birmingham, United States
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NewsOne

Jan, 13 2012

Martin Luther King Day is more than just the cherry on a 3-day weekend. It's a celebration of a life of service to African Americans. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" As we live our cushi...

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Must-See Wonders of the World

Cairo, Egypt
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RollingOut

Jan, 12 2012

Great monuments can be inspirational and remind today’s generation of powerful thinkers of the past. Here are several must-see monuments that will allow you to fully understand the beauty of history and the magic of an idea. The Pyramid of Giza in Egypt The Pyramid of Giza is one of the...

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The Best Destinations to Engage in Extreme Sports

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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RollingOut

Jan, 12 2012

For the extreme sports enthusiast, going on a cruise through the Caribbean or sipping a premium cocktail on an exotic beach are about as exciting as watching grass grow. True ultimate adrenaline junkies don’t get excited by taking easy excursions through Middle America or taking in the scene i...

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Great Escapes: The Best Winter Travel Destinations

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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RollingOut

Jan, 12 2012

Freezing temperatures, blizzards and the unavoidable wind chill factors make winter one of the least favorable seasons. For those fortunate enough to avoid the cold, we’ve compiled a list of five of the best winter travel destinations for families, couple, singles, adventurers and the LGBT pop...

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Top 5 Beach Vacation Ideas

Aruba, Aruba
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RollingOut

Jan, 12 2012

It’s not too soon to begin planning your next beach vacation. Yes, summer and its sweltering temperatures are behind us, but why not start planning now so you can be ready for a return to sun, sand and soothing ocean breezes. What is key to selecting the perfect beach destination is deciding betwe...

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