Television personality and author Tavis Smiley recently sat down with TheGrio to talk about his upcoming PBS special “Too Important to Fail,” which examines the Black student education gap, and to address his criticsim of President Barack Obama. During the interview, Smiley is unapologetic about his criticism of Obama saying, “My job has always been […]
Some churches in the United States are not admitting children into worship services in an effort to keep disruptions at a minimum as to not interrupt prayer and the pastor’s message. At South Carolina’s NewSpring Church, children are not allowed to attend the worship service and the doors are even locked after the sermon starts, according to staff representatives at […]
Last Thursday Oprah Winfrey discussed her difficulties with launching OWN in an hour-long interview on her Facebook page. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the former talk-show host admitted she “never had fear until I started [OWN].” She says it stems from her desire to find shows that “come from a space of truth and a […]
What do we really know about Sarah Henson, the 23-year-old daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes? We know that she is just as human as any of us; even though her father is one of the most influential preachers in the world! A lot comes with her dad being a public figure: the money, houses, cars, […]
SIHLE (Sisters Informing Healing Living & Empowering) is a program that helps teen girls learn how to avoid STDs/HIV, communicate personal feelings and make better life choices. We are looking for girls ages 14 to 18 who are interested in participating in this 4 day workshop. The work shops will take place on Mondays and […]
Actor/Director/Screenwriter/Producer/Author Tyler Perry goes from homeless to highest-paid man in entertainment! Yes, Tyler Perry is sitting on top at #1 on a new Forbes list! He’s a 130-million-dollar man! Perry’s films have grossed more than $500 million worldwide! From May 2010 to May 2011, Perry was busy with numerous business ventures such as his Madea […]
If you don’t know the name of Shonda Rhimes, you should. She single handedly is bringing quality scripted tv back. Now comes hopes that a period piece not about struggling Blacks Gilded Lillys will aire on ABC. Gilded Lillys marks Rhimes’ fourth project with ABC: rookie legal drama Scandal is set for midseason; medical dramas […]
We all have people in our lives that weigh us down with burden and complaints. The world encourages us to complain and take the slightest infraction to heart. Today let’s stop. Let’s remove and cast those things upon the wind. Call upon God to calm my fears and to remove anything that may interfere with […]
Mary Mary stopped through Praise 103.9FM Studio to chat it up with CeCe McGhee about how to survive in a world that seems filled with natural disasters and devastation. They attributed their new song “Survive” to all the fighters our their who have lived through tragedy. The gospel duo also discussed how to make it […]
A new Gallup poll shows that 86 percent of Americans approve of interracial marriage, up from 4% in 1958 and 43% in 1983. The poll also shows that 96% of African Americans approve of interracial marriage while 84% of whites approve of it. Gallup reports: Approval of black-white marriages is at a record high among […]
It can be hard sometimes to find inspiration around you, especially when you’re just stuck in your old routines and need a change. There are many definitions of inspiration – that could include writing, general beauty, or just a change in your surroundings that makes you stop and think. For example, sometimes sitting in a […]
