Only Muhammad Ali could so eloquently capture the essence of Muhammad Ali. “I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was.” The thing is, Ali actually had no idea exactly how great of an impact he would have … on boxing and on the world. In the ring, he was heads […]
Chicago police are questioning two people for the murder of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton. Two men were pulled over near 67th and South Chicago, early Sunday. Law enforcement sources tell the Tribune they are gang members, one of whom has a previous weapons conviction. The men are said to be 18-years-old and 20-years-old. The Sun-Times […]
Trayvon Martin would have turned 18 on Tuesday. On Saturday, actor Jamie Foxx joined Martin’s parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin in Miami for a Day Of Remembrance Peace Walk in honor of the local high school student, who was shot to death by a neighborhood watchman after being spotted walking in his father’s girlfriend’s gated neighborhood in Sanford, Florida nearly a […]
Check out Erica Campbell’s comments after Mary Mary won a Grammy for Best Gospel Song for “Go Get It” CLICK HERE to see video article courtesy of Grammy.com
Marvin Sapp fan brace yourselves. He just released a new DVD on Amazon called “Marvin Sapp: The Very Best Of”.The track listing includes: 1. I Win 2. My Testimony 3. Magnify 4. You Are God Alone 5. The Best In Me 6. Praise Him In Advance 7. Never Would Have Made It 8. He Has […]
It was a mixed field for Atlanta’s many Christian nominees. Lecrae scored his first Grammy (best gospel album) for his groundbreaking “Gravity.” However, the charismatic rapper missed accepting the award because he was detained on the red carpet. Backstage, he attributed the success of the album to the fact that he’s “unashamedly truthful about my […]
Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign on Feb. 28 because he was simply too infirm to carry on — the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of March. The 85-year-old pope announced his decision […]
Hundreds of mourners and dignitaries including first lady Michelle Obama packed the funeral Saturday for a Chicago honor student whose killing catapulted her into the nation’s debate over gun violence. Yet one speaker after another remembered 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton not so much as a symbol but as a best friend, an excellent student with […]
Community members held a rally in support of the Cleveland Police Department as 13 officers remain on administrative leave, involved in the investigation of the November 29th deadly chase and shooting. Somewhere near 50 people attended the “Community Peace & Prayer Rally for Peace Officers in our Community,” which began at 5 p.m. […]
1. ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS MENACE NORTHERN MALI AGAIN Armed with automatic rifles, they launch surprise attack on Gao two weeks after French and Malian troops ousted jihadists. 2. THE CRITICAL TRANSITION FOR NEW US COMMANDER IN AFGHANISTAN Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford must orchestrate the withdrawal of foreign forces over next 23 months. 3. MUMFORD & […]
The 55th Annual Grammy Awards, music’s biggest night just wrapped up in Los Angeles. Cop a gander at the list of winners for the Christian/Gospel categories below… Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance: “10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)” — Matt Redman Best Gospel Song: “Go Get It” — Mary Mary Best Contemporary Christian Music Song: “10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)” — Matt […]
Channel 2 Action News has uncovered new allegations against megachurch pastor Eddie Long. Court records show Long was warned about self-described “social capitalist” Ephren Taylor more than a week before Long’s parishioners were scammed out of more than a million dollars. “I thought we were betrayed. It really hurts even more now,” said Lillian Wells, […]