- Local News

getty image: The brutal Facebook murder of an elderly man rocked the world and the local community. A fundraiser Tuesday night for the children of Robert Godwin Sr. in Cleveland Heights used music to help folks come together and raise money for his children, organizers said. “What we’re trying to do… is actually create that […]

- Daily Praise

On Tuesday, gospel stars William Murphy, Tasha Cobbs, JJ Hairston, Jonathan Nelson, Isaac Carree, Jason Nelson, VaShawn Mitchell, Gerald and Tammi Haddon, Zacardi Cortez and James Fortune came together for an event called “A Night Of Love” at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit church in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Together, they raised $25,000 to help Gospel singer […]

National

If you had a party at your house, how much money do you think you could raise? Maybe a few hundred dollars? Well, if you’re Pauletta and Denzel Washington, you can do better than that. The couple held an event at their Los Angeles home and raised over $17 million for the Smithsonian African-American Museum, […]

- Daily Praise

Los Angeles, CA — “If you can’t feed a hundred… Feed just one.” This is the motto of Minnie’s Food Pantry under the guidance of founder Cheryl “Action” Jackson. Like her mentor, Oprah Winfrey, Jackson prides herself on being someone who doesn’t just motivate but who inspires individuals to give from the heart! Jackson asked […]

- CLE

Hundreds stood on their feet to welcome former President Bill Clinton. For 40 minutes, Clinton talked about the government shutdown and the importance of community colleges. He even reminisced about his most memorable moments in a Cleveland church. “It was about 85 degrees outside and 105 degrees in the church. Do you remember?” asked Clinton. […]

- CLE

  Family and community members gathered at the Empowerment Church on Euclid Avenue on Sunday, in honor of the 3 victims in East Cleveland. The event raised 1000 dollars toward the funerals of the girls, which will be held Friday at Good Shepard Baptist Church. article courtesy of Wkyc.com

National

  Michelle Obama confronted a gay-rights protester who heckled her at a Democratic fundraiser in Washington on Tuesday, offering to give her the microphone and leave, before the crowd cheered for the first lady to stay. Obama was 12 minutes into a planned 20-minute speech at a couple’s home when a woman standing at the […]

Entertainment

        Congratulations are in order! at her annual ‘Keep A Child Alive’ Black Ball, Alicia Keys raised over $1.3 million. Alicia’s charity event, which assists those affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India, was held Thursday night at the Apollo Theater. The evening was emceed by Whoopi Goldberg, with performances by Alicia, Jennifer Hudson and Brittany Howard During a red […]

National

Known for his intelligence and impeccable coolness under pressure, President Barack Obama represents the U.S. unlike any other president in a number of ways. And every once in a while, the public gets to see another side of him, a hip, youthful man who, in national polls, is the one person people would love to […]

National

President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign is bringing together more than two dozen NBA stars for a fundraising basketball game next month. Obama’s campaign says Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics, Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat and many others will headline the “Obama Classic Basketball Game” on Dec. […]

National

Get ready to open your wallets while enjoying one of the best concerts of the year right from your living room. BET will air the 33rd annual “UNCF: An Evening of Stars” on Sunday, Sept. 25th at 10 p.m. EST. Performers will include Patti Labelle, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Ledisi, Anthony Hamilton, Miguel, Estelle, Marsha […]

National

Get ready to open your wallets while enjoying one of the best concerts of the year right from your living room. BET will air the 33rd annual “UNCF: An Evening of Stars” on Sunday, Sept. 25th at 10 p.m. EST. Performers will include Patti Labelle, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Ledisi, Anthony Hamilton, Miguel, Estelle, Marsha […]