Gospel singer. Born on October 26, 1911, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mahalia Jackson became a leading singer in Gospel music, known for her rich, powerful voice. A devout Baptist, she still found time for secular sounds of such blues artists as Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey. After moving to Chicago in the late 1920s, Mahalia […]
The Blind Boys of Alabama appeared in Washington more than a year ago with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band performing music from their latest Grammy winner, “Down in New Orleans.” The proceeds of that album went toward the city’s restoration. Now they return to raise their glorious voices in “Take the High Road,” the group’s […]
Ten members of Bishop Eddie Long’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, have filed a civil suit against the megachurch pastor for allegedly using his influence to force them into investing in a million-dollar Ponzi, or pyramid, scheme. The lawsuit, according to The Wall Street Journal, claims that Long and New Birth “marketed, sponsored and hosted […]
The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation announce today the annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. (EST), on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. Tickets for the event will be awarded via an online lottery system, providing the general public a chance […]
Cleveland Metroparks kicked off their 22nd year of Boo At The Zoo. All the stars come out like Buzz Lightyear, Lady Gaga and Spiderman. Jugglers, robots and a peg legged stilt walker greeted the kids as they arrived. Despite the rain Thursday night, everyone had a great time. “We really found a nitch at the […]
During President Obama’s West Coast trip, he’ll make a pit stop at “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” NBC has announced. Obama, traveling to raise money for his re-election bid and to try to gain more support for his jobs bill, will make his fourth appearance on Leno’s show, and his second since being president, […]
Men often get lost in the shuffle for what they should purchase when it comes to products. Taking of yourself is imperative to creating a healthy well rounded person. Here are 5 items that no man should be without. 1-Body Wash for Your Skin Type-Instead of relying on your old standby, choose a skin cleanser […]
In today’s edition of JFTV, James Fortune reviews the new iPhone 4S and interviews Siri – Does Siri Love Jesus? Check it out! #StillAble li>Terry McMillan: Follow Up To ‘Waiting To Exhale’ Almost Ready Gospel Icon Bishop F.C. Barnes Goes To His Heavenly Reward Herman Cain Is Running For President And Singing Gospel BET’s ‘Sunday […]
Do you know the love which surpasses all else? A true lover holds nothing back but gives the best that can be offered, even everything in their possession for the beloved. God proved his love for us by giving us the best he had to offer – his only begotten Son who freely gave himself […]
The new Greater Cleveland Aquarium will have its grand opening in early 2012. That’s a good three months later than was originally planned. A special exhibit focusing on waterlife found in Lake Erie and its surrounding rivers is requiring some design changes. “We took a look at the fresh-water area and decided to redesign it […]
Choir master and unconventional director Ricky Dillard will be in concert in Washington DC on November 6th, 2011 as a special guest at the Greater Mt Calvary Holy Church’s choir anniversary. The pastors Greater Mt Calvary Holy Church are Alfred and Susie Owens. The concert begins at 4:00pm. The church is located at 610 Rhodes Avenue […]
There are reports that deposed Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has been either captured or killed. Mahmoud Shamman, Libya’s Information Minister tells CNN that a press conference will be happening soon about the alleged death of Gadhafi. Shamman said Gadhafi is dead. CNN’s Dan Rivers spoke to him in Tripoli where crowds are cheering, shooting guns in […]