One in five high school students seriously considers suicide. In light of the suicide by train of a 16-year-old girl from Vermilion , local advocacy groups are offering parents warning signs of teen depression. According to Pat Lyden, executive director of the Suicide Prevention Education Alliance, suicide is the most preventable form of death because […]
Across the United States, almost 7.8 million* children are living in homes where grandparents or other relatives are the householders, with more than 5.8 million children living in grandparents’ homes and nearly 2 million children living in other relatives’ homes. These families are often called “grandfamilies.” Don’t forget to read the first lady, Michelle Obama’s […]
CNN ran a story yesterday about the explosive growth of social media, smartphones and digital devices and how they are transforming our kids’ lives in school and at home. But is this a good or bad thing? Children, often even more than their adult parents, are congregating online, using tablets and smartphones, and downloading apps. […]
Hip hop heavyweight Lecrae has quickly moved to the forefront of Christian Hip Hop and has become a household name. The Houston, Texas native has made a tremendous impact not only in Christian Hop Hop, but in music period. His most recent commercial release “Rehab” debuted at No. 1 on the Hip-Hop and Christian Hip-Hop […]
Supermodel Naomi Campbell celebrated her 42nd birthday on Tuesday with a trip to the birthplace of Jesus, wishing for “good vibrations, not destruction” in the troubled Middle East Campbell, wearing a white shirt and black sunglasses, was flanked by Palestinian guards and her own private security detail as she toured the biblical town of Bethlehem. […]
Riva shares the betrayal she experienced after her husband committed adultery and the church subsequently shunned her… article courtesy of CBN.com
Actress Garcelle Beauvais is planning to share life lessons through a series of children’s books. A statement released Monday says the “Franklin & Bash” star has an agreement with Stranger Comics for three books that will “address identity issues relevant to many children today.” The series will be called “I Am.” The first book, “I […]
As of Tuesday, because of a change in the law, pit bulls are no longer classified as vicious just because they’re pit bulls. Keep in mind that some cities have their own ordinances that remain in place and are, at times, stricter than the new state law. For instance, in Massillion, you still won’t be able […]
This is another Praise 1300am WORLD PREMERE…Its the last new recorded song that the late Whitney Houston did for the up-coming movie “Sparkle” is called “His Eyes Is On The Sparrow….. Listen to the song and leave your comments….
*Now dubbed as ‘The International Revival’, the Midnight Oil Summit 2012 will return to the Bethel Convention Center on August 3rd & 4th. Attendees will enjoy the ministries of MOBO Nominee/International Worship Leader Noel Robinson, World-Renowned Motivational Speaker Bishop Wayne Malcolm, UK ‘Holy Hip-Hop’ Artist Husky, MOBO Award Winner Guvna B, and #1 Selling US Gospel Artist Kierra ‘KiKi Sheard. […]
The Obama administration is inviting school districts to compete for $400 million in grants, taking its Race to the Top education initiative to the classroom level. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is to announce the new competition Tuesday. The competition is open to school districts with at least 2,500 students that have 40 percent or more […]
Since blowing up as the dazzling lead vocalist on James Fortune & FIYA’s 2008 breakthrough hit “The Blood” and their subsequent #1 smash, “I Believe”, Zacardi Cortez has gained a reputation in music circles as a singer’s singer as much for his intricate vocal gymnastics and fiery hoops as for his smooth tone. The Houston native […]