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Winner: Michael J. Woodard, Opening Act for the Praise 103.9 Anniversary Concert
Singing Wonder, Michael Jordan Woodard, has been singing the Lord's praises since the age of 5 years old. Now at age 11, Michael can be seen at concerts all over Philadelphia and the Tri-State area. Michael is also an actor who has appeared in various roles onstage.
Check out more on Michael at www.michaeljwoodard.com. Also check out video on Michael J. Woodard by Sarah J. Glover by clicking the link below: Read More
By Oretha Winston
Our primary calling is not to serve people or meet their demands but to be available to God: to know him and worship him. So we must say ‘no’ to some things so that our ‘yeses’ will have meaning.
A young man talked to his pastor about his conflicts between work and family. The wise pastor replied: ’serving your family is the Lord’s work’.
Our calling to Read More
By Latwanas Stephens
If you are like every other yo-yo dieter out there, chances are you have started and stopped several diet plans with no success. The first week is easy. You’re full of excitement. You tell yourself “this time will be different.” The second week is ok, a little harder than the first but you’re still sticking to it. And then what happens? You bend Read More
Grammy Award Winner Karen Clark Sheard
Post by Cece McGhee in Inspirational on Mar 9, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Fifth Solo CD “All In One” Hits Stores April 6, 2010
Detroit, MI -- Grammy Award winner Karen Clark Sheard is about family. Family has been key to her success as one of music’s most dynamic vocalists. Whether it’s an inspirational R&B track or a down-home gospel groove, Sheard’s multi-octave vocal range and dizzying vocal gymnastics with and without the legendary Clark Sisters have inspired today’s brightest Read More
Try This 4 Step Challenge To Be Better Today
Post by Cece McGhee in National on Mar 8, 2010 at 2:18 pm
By Oretha Winston
How can one ordinary person — you or me — make a positive difference in this world? I challenge you today to do something .
While the steps might be simple, the outcome could change the world. We are the image of goodness and justice in our small worlds. This is where we change the kingdom.
Day after day we hear about the struggles of families, friends Read More
By Tarvenia Jones
When Mo’Nique’s name was called for best supporting actress at the Academy Awards I literally got chills and felt the hairs on my arms stand up.
Mo’Nique has paid her dues in the entertainment industry. She has seen some ups and I’m sure she’s seen some downs. I’m sure along the road someone has told her she’s too fat. Too black. Too loud. But Read More
Mo’Nique Wins an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for ‘Precious’
Post by Cece McGhee in National on Mar 7, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Picture courtesy of BET
Mo’Nique, Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire. This makes Mo’Nique the fifth Black woman to win an Academy Award for acting! She joins the ranks of Hattie McDaniel, Whoopi Goldberg, Halle Berry and Jennifer Hudson. Mo’Nique thanked Hattie McDaniel, Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, her BET family, the Academy and said, “First, I would like to thank the Academy for showing that it can be about the performance Read More
BET’S SUNDAY BEST HERE IN PHILLY SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH!
Post by Cece McGhee in Tri-State 411 on Mar 5, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Sunday Best Season 3 Auditions:
PHILADELPHIA
When: March 6, 8 a.m. - noon
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center
One Convention Center Place
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
For more information on auditions, call 1.800.710.4003 Read More
Churches Unveil Plan to Ease Plight of Black Men
Post by Cece McGhee in National on Mar 5, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Three historic black denominations on Wednesday unveiled a new national plan aimed at keeping their young males out of prison and in school and church.
The churches are calling it the Male Investment Plan and have pledged to fund it annually with $10 million.
"Together we can do this!" Senior Bishop John R. Bryant of the African Methodist Episcopal Church told some 5,000 people in Columbia, S.C., according to The State newspaper.
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