HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — On the eve of elections in Zimbabwe, longtime President Robert Mugabe denied on Tuesday that his supporters have engaged in vote-rigging…
Her name, or rather her blog rings a bell–whether you log on daily (like I do) or not. You’re probably on Necole Bitchie right now. Necole Kane is the blogstress behind the ever-popular urban entertainment hub that somehow manages to uplift and support rather than degrade and humiliate Hollywood’s heavyweights. Many blogs find the ridiculing […]
Anala Beevers of New Orleans learned the alphabet at four months of age and learned numbers in Spanish by the time she was 18-months-old. Now,…
A life well lived is often the best foundation for compelling art and there’s no denying Jonathan Butler has been blessed with a fascinating life. A South African native whose expansive musical gift has earned accolades in the R&B, contemporary jazz and gospel fields, Butler’s new release Grace and Mercy is filled with the soulful sounds and insightful lyrics […]
Regina King has signed up to reprise her role as the university’s director of human resources in the upcoming seventh season of CBS’s hit comedy, “The Big Bang Theory.” King’s character was last seen fending off numerous romantic advances from co-workers seeking job stability. After ABC’s comedy pilot, “Divorce: A Love Story,” failed to […]
If you’re hoping Grammy Award-winning rap lyricist Lecrae Moore, 33, who prefers not to be labeled a “Christian” rapper, will be more in-your-face and direct about addressing sin in his media interviews, according to him, “you’ll be disappointed.” In a video interview with Rapzilla.com, the Reach Records Co-Founder and artist said he’s more interested in emphasizing grace than condemnation, and […]
Every day in our world, in our society and in our individual communities, somebody is treated unfairly. Someone is hurt, even though he or she didn’t deserve it. Someone is lied to or lied about. Someone is ignored or attacked. Someone is singled out or discriminated against. Many of us don’t have to look far […]
Singer Kim Burrell needs our prayers. She lost her oldest brother, Julius Lynn Burrell, yesterday. Our condolences go out to Kim Burrell and her family at such a difficult time in their lives. Remember to cherish those you have in your life, because you never know when God will need them back! Love you Kim! […]
The RTA passenger punched by a bus driver was sentenced to a short prison sentence on Tuesday morning. Shidea Lane was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail, but 27 were suspended. Lane will serve three days and was ordered to pay a $250 fine. Lane had previously pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct for harassing and spitting […]
James Fortune gives his listener’s children the chance to sing live on “The James Fortune Show“ during his “My Baby Can Sing” segment. Listen to the…
Releasing his first gospel album, the acclaimed singer talks about church, his father’s legacy, and covering Bob Dylan. Robert McFerrin, Sr., the first African-American man to sing at the Metropolitan Opera, brought a polished beauty to those old songs with his rich, booming baritone. Young Bobby fell in love with the songs. But while […]
Every year, thousands of local and federal government agencies offer internships to college graduates. Some are even offered to students who are still in college, or even high school. Many of these programs target minority students who are often left out. Some are paid positions and some are unpaid. But all offer valuable experiences, […]
