Four African Americans are among 16 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, according to a statement released by the White House on Thursday. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the award established by President John F. Kennedy. “The Presidential Medal of Freedom goes to men and women who have dedicated their own lives […]
Lamar Campbell and Spirit of Praise, once again delivers a powerful Praise and Worship offering entitled, Open The Sky. Each song will take you on a worship-filled journey ushering you into the presence of the Lord with enthusiasm and anointing that is more than just superior musical styling, and extraordinary vocal expression, it’s personal. […]
High-profile pastors have long complained (along with other celebrities) of impersonators on social media. But Rick Warren recently revealed just how widespread the problem is. Warren announced Tuesday that in the months since his son Matthew’s suicide, more than 200 fake Facebook pages have popped up, soliciting funds in Matthew’s memory. So far, he has succeeded in shutting down 179 […]
Ashmont Hill has unwrapped the official visual for the title track from their forthcoming LP, “The Maze“ (due on 8/20). The new single serves as the second number from the group’s forthcoming LP to be given the visual treatment. What are you waiting for? Check out the visual for the beautiful tack below… article courtesy of TheGospelGuru.com
The last of the original hosts on ABC’s daytime talk show “The View” — except for the program’s inventor, Barbara Walters — makes her exit Friday. Joy Behar‘s last day is punctuated by a profane joke. Taped a week ago, the program is a salute to Behar with special guests, a serenade and highlights of her […]
Let me state the obvious: Pastors are humans. That means they have preferences, likes, and dislikes. So I did an unscientific Twitter poll to find out what pastors really don’t like about their jobs. By the way, one pastor cautioned me about calling their ministries “jobs.” I understand, but it’s hard to fit “God-called vocation […]
Megan Good sat down to discuss the backlash that she — and especially her husband Devon Franklin — faced after she wore that revealing eye-popping blue dress to the 2013 BET Awards in Los Angeles. The “Stomp the Yard” actor said her husband was verbally attacked. The decision to wear the dress has affected relationships […]
Check out this new Kurt Carr single “We Gotta Put Jesus Back” which is a high praise single about making Jesus our #1 priority! article courtesy of BlackAmericaWeb.com
Ebony Magazine has received both praise and backlash about their choice to release a special September issue of their magazine in tribute of Trayvon Martin. The September issue will focus on the aftermath of the George Zimmerman and the “Stand Your Ground” laws. The issue will have four different covers; one featuring Trayvon Martin’s parents and […]
Africa — Courtesy to TBR — The hour has come. The auditorium is dark. Kirk Franklin has finally arrived in the Motherland. The crowd chants from the gallery high up the auditorium! “We want Kirk! We want Kirk! The crowd is now on their chairs still chanting. Kirk is finally on stage with such power, […]
According to newly released figures from Attorney General Mike DeWine we could be looking at record numbers for issuing new gun permits. So far this year, 63,481 new licenses have been issued, that number is almost as many new permits issued for all of 2012. Mike Dawson runs Five Star Firearms in Seven Hills. He says he’s […]
Formerly known as the “Hoodie Awards,” on Saturday August 10, gospel duo Mary Mary is gearing up to perform at the 11th annual Ford “Neighborhood Awards” hosted by Steve Harvey. The unique event which honors community do-gooders, local businesses, religious and neighborhood leaders, churches, and high schools for their contributions, is all set to kick […]
