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This weekend will come alive with celebrations to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who dedicated his life to fighting social injustice and racial oppression. The federal King Holiday is Monday, January 16, 2012, but activities, events and celebrations are going on now.

Health experts still can’t say exactly why Blacks who make up 13-percent of the population in this country, continue to make up half of all new HIV/Aids cases. This makes African-Americans the “racial/ethnic group” most affected by Aids. You can do your part to fight this by getting tested and protecting yourselves.

Mark your calendars. World Aids Day is December 1, 2011. It’s an extremely important opportunity for people to talk more about HIV infection and Aids. Start texting, tweeting, posting facebook comments and sharing information about how this disease is devastating our communities. Encourage safe sex and ask everyone you know to take advantage of free HIV Testing on December 1, 2011.

If you lost your jobs, you may need to start one. In today’s economy one of the best ways to create a future may be to look at creating, developing and expanding your own business.

Modeling and casting Agents know that Beauty comes in all sizes and shapes, and now they’re looking for fresh faces with curvaceous bodies.

If so, “Atlanta Casting and Talent” is looking for you!

Job Hunting can be tough, so depend on us here at the Hot Spot to keep you updated on the latest opportunities to get you back to work. This event is free, but there is one requirement….

Get ready for heavy traffic and huge crowds! Lots of activities are going on in the Atlanta areas that are expected to attract at least 100,000 people this weekend. Atlanta Police are asking that you to keep valuables hidden in your vehicles, stay alert and if you see something suspicious, call 911.

If you’ve had little or no luck finding a job, then today could bring a wonderful opportunity. Today you have the chance to meet more than a hundred employers ready to recruit new hires, and they are all in one place for the Congressional Black Caucus “For the People” Jobs Tour.

Congressmen John Lewis and Hank Johnson along with The Congressional Black Caucus have launched a “For the People” Jobs Initiative to get 10,000 people hired.

If Mother Nature blessed you with a voice; and you’ve trained it, you could be “The Voice” and Grand Prize Winner of NBC’s newest singing competition.

Making sure your children get all their vaccinations on time, is one of the most important things you can do to keep them healthy against some serious diseases. Up-to-date vaccinations are also required to start school.

The “Powers-that-Be” behind Marta are struggling to survive this economy by weighing their choices for next year. Raise fares? Or cut services? You can add your two pennies and help tip the scales in your favor.

It’s as easy as a few clicks on your cell phone, and you can keep your identify secret. Crime Stoppers has come up with a new phone app so you can submit tips, pictures and other information to help stop crime.

And these businesses will be under one roof for Congressman David Scott’s annual Jobs Fair, today, April 29, 2011 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. Congressman Scott is encouraging everyone looking for a job, or a job change to attend.