Entertainment

  Who needs a flu shot when you have a woman of the cloth? On “The Rickey Smiley Show,” Sister Bernice cleans up the house with the help of prayer. She lays hands and cleans house in the sneak peek below, and watch the full episode on TV One. article courtesy of Joy105.com

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Austria’s Roman Catholic church has learned its lesson. Mass is OK. Mass texting is not. A diocese in the southern city of Graz says it has been found guilty of contravening Austria’s telecommunications law by sending mass texts to the cellphones of followers asking them to pay overdue membership fees. Members of recognized religions in Austria must […]

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Andrew Koonce Andrew Koonce, 15,  is a talented African-American violinist from Atlanta. His list of awards and titles are impressive. As an eighth grader, he ranked first place at the Heritage Music Festival in Florida, winning the Maestro Award for best solo. source: encoremusiclessons.com Rochelle Ballantyne At 17, Rochelle Ballantyne is one of the top chess players […]

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  Who defined black America over the last year? Who is redefining their field, from the arts to the academy? Who are the most influential African Americans 45 and under? As we have since 2009, The Rootlooked back at the most significant moments in black news and culture and asked, “Who made this happen?” For more […]

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  “The Talk,” CBS’ answer to the ABC talk show franchise “The View” is in it’s fourth season and already there’s been controversy. Sheryl Underwood angered Black Twitter by responding to guest Heidi Klum’s admission that she saved her biracial children’s hair by deeming “Afro” hair “nasty.” Underwood, who at first didn’t see the problem, later apologized. But […]

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  Longtime Cleveland Councilman Zack Reed reported to jail on Wednesday to begin serving his 10-day drunk driving sentence Around 8 a.m., Councilman Reed turned himself in to the Solon City Jail based on orders issued by the Cleveland Municipal Court. Solon police tell 19 Action News that it is not unusual for the City of Solon to house prisoners in unique […]

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Videos

Watch the Video from the first single from the new 3WB CD by BeBe, Carvin, Marvin Winans video courtesy of YouTube.com

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  “God of Every Story” is Story’s third release following two very successful releases each of which has at least one signature career-defining song.  Her debut “Great God Who Saves” gave us her self-penned “Indescribable” which has become a worship staple across the globe under hers and Chris Tomlin’s hands. Then her sophomore record “Blessings” […]

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“As a young girl growing up in the church, Shirley Murdock knew she wanted to be a gospel singer. However, she first found fame and fortune in the secular world, after singing on Zapp‘s hit single “Computer Love.” Her powerful voice and incredible stage presence opened the door to a record deal with Warner Brothers and her own hits, […]

Family Health

  Many people have questions about flu shot effectiveness. According to experts, one particular group seems to get a weaker boost to their immune system following a flu shot than others. Seniors. Experts say the findings essentially confirm what’s been believed: The flu shot just doesn’t work as well for older immune systems. But they […]

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    Joel Osteen, senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, the largest and one of the most diverse churches in the U.S., is releasing his newest book, Break Out! 5 Keys to Go Beyond Your Barriers and Live an Extraordinary Life, next week. In his book, Osteen reveals biblical and personal examples of God’s […]