A jury began deliberating George Zimmerman’s fate Friday after hearing dueling portraits of the neighborhood watch captain: a wannabe cop who took the law into his own hands or a well-meaning volunteer who shot Trayvon Martin because he feared for his life. Before the jury got the case, Zimmerman’s lawyers put a concrete slab […]
(Photo: Screen Grab via Miami Times) Christian rapper Thi’sl faced some dark days living in the inner city or the “belly of the beast,” as some urban dwellers like to call it. But Since God called him from the gritty streets of St. Louis, Mo., several years ago, he has been blazing a trail of […]
As a first lady, “Hollywood Exes” star Sheree Fletcher, has a certain reputation to uphold, despite her reality TV association. “There are some saved folk…
The Blind Boys of Alabama are releasing a new album, I’ll Find a Way, which will be available Oct. 1 and is produced by Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver). The album is a collaboration between this legendary group and some of their biggest fans and upcoming artists in gospel and soul, Sam Amidon, Shara […]
Every day in court we hear Circuit Judge Debra Nelson address the jury that sat and listened to 50+ witnesses, opening statements, and countless evidence exhibits. But, who are the people that will determine whether George Zimmerman walks or goes to jail? Although their identities are hidden for safety until after the trial, we do have a […]
When it comes to Marvin Sapp his life is far from boring. Over the past few years his life has been under a public microscope. Since the passing of his wife, Malinda Sapp, he has had much adjusting to do, from handling his business to the recently accredited school he opened. And now as a […]
Candice Glover‘s life was bound to change after she won Season 12 of American Idol in May. But, as the 23-year-old revealed on Tuesday, one unexpected transformation was a dramatic weight loss. ‘Over the course of the show, from January to May, I probably dropped 20 lbs. And I’ve lost about 10 more since the finale,’ Candice […]
Charles Pope, the founder and only original member of The Tams, passed away at his home in Atlanta today. Mr. Pope was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 76 years old. Mr. Pope is survived by his wife Dianne Pope; and his children, former Xscape singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris, Albert “Little Redd” Cottle, and Michelle Pope. CLICK HERE to read story article […]
Bible study leader Michael Salman is sitting in jail today after his home was raided earlier this week by more than a dozen Phoenix, Ariz. police officers and city officials. His offense? The city says people aren’t allowed to hold private Bible studies on their own property. Salman was sentenced to 60 days in jail, three years probation and […]
A family is making a desperate plea for help to find their missing 18-year-old daughter. Shirellda Terry was last seen Wednesday afternoon in the area of East 146th Street and St. Clair Avenue. She has short brown hair, brown eyes and weighs 170 pounds. Friends and family gathered this afternoon to get the word out […]
On Sunday September 1st 2013, Music Spirit USA will be hosting “Woman of Spirit & Soul at The Bayou City Event Center in Houston TX, Performing will be: – Karen Clark-Sheard – Ann Nesby – Anita Wilson – Denise Robinson – Chris Balbosa – Chosen – The Windsor Village United Methodist Church Praise Dancers […]
Bill Cosby was born on July 12, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He dropped out of high school to join the U.S. Navy, and later dropped out of college to become a stand-up comedian. Cosby’s first acting assignment, in the espionage series I Spy (1965-1968), made him the first black actor to star in a dramatic role on […]
