William Balfour, the former brother-in-law singer/actress Jennifer Hudson, has been sentenced for the 2008 murder of her mother, brother and seven-year-old nephew. Balfour will serve three life sentences. Illinois does not carry the death penalty. Jennifer Hudson was present for the ruling today in Chicago. This may bring some closure to her; but it can’t […]
We have just learned that TV Icon, Sherman Hemsley, passed away in his home in El Paso, Texas. Hemsley was best known for his role as ‘George Jefferson” on the sitcom “The Jeffersons.” Hemsley was born and raised right here in Philadelphia. At this time it is unclear of his cause of death. Sherman Hemsley […]
Sherman Alexander Hemsley better known for his role as George Jefferson on the famous TV Show “The Jeffersons,” has died at 74 at his home in El Paso, Texas. He also starred in the TV show, “Amen.” He was also a professional singer and even released the single in 1989, “Ain’t that A Kick in the Head.” Hemsley […]
The NAACP introduces an AIDS Manual for churches; which addresses the disease and its disproportionate effect on the black community. This month the NAACP released the 61-page activity manual at the group’s convention in Texas. Religious leaders who helped with the manual said black churches have been reluctant to talk about the disease. That’s in […]
Today’s Daily Faith-Lift ™ is designed to remind you of the power of the word “NO!” In the past, I was guilty of being a “people-pleaser”. You could ask me for anything and I would go out of my way to say, “Yes”; even though my heart was whispering, “No.” During that season of my […]
We can actually burn an extra 300 calories a day with everyday activities; and in over 12 days this can add up to an extra pound of weight loss. According to a research on www.everydayhealth.com: Raking leaves burns 147 calories Gardening or weeding burn 153 calories Moving (packing and unpacking) burns 191 calories Vacuuming burns […]
Gospel award winning recording artist VaShawn Mitchell will release his new project, “Created 4 This,” Aug. 28. The first single, “Turning Around For Me”, enters at No. 13 on Billboard‘s Top Christian/Gospel Digital Songs chart. The album will also be released as a Deluxe Edition CD and DVD, which features 13 songs, three live performance […]
President Barack Obama and his staff have decided to open up his 51st birthday celebration to public donors who support his campaign. In a fundraising email sent by Michelle Obama, supports of Obama were given the opportunity join the Obama’s at their house in Chicago’s Kenwood neighborhood for the presidents birthday on Aug. 4th. Supporters who give $3 or more to Obama’s […]
In this exclusive opinion piece, actor Kerry Washington challenges Obama supporters to do more than simply vote. ———— During the presidential campaign in 2008, I was…
Please keep the Jackson family in your prayers. The Jackson family has been filled with drama over the last few days; from the missing report filed for the matriarch Katherine Jackson, who later located in Arizona at her daughter’s Rebbie’s house, on to an altercation at the family home Monday. The L.A. Sheriff’s department responded […]
Roman Catholic monsignor William Lynn was sentenced today over his handling of complaints that Philadelphia priests were molesting children. Monsignor William Lynn was sentenced to 3 to 6 years. For more information go to http://tinyurl.com/bvrz3zl. SOURCE: http://www.abclocal.go.com
