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Take a listen to “Love” by Anaysha Figueroa & Bishop T.D. Jakes, which is featured on his compilation called “Sacred Love Songs 2.” Would you like to hear this song on Praise 103.9? The album consists of songs inspired by the “Jumping the Broom.” Be sure to see this film produced by Bishop T.D. Jakes, […]

DETROIT — A disturbing survey started by the Detroit Regional Workforce Fund found that 47 percent of Detroit residents were functionally illiterate. The Root.com reports: When it comes to reading a newspaper, filling out a job application or reading instructions on a medicine bottle, nearly half of the residents just can’t do it. Of the 200,000 […]

DETROIT — Gov. Rick Snyder announced that former General Motors Corporation executive Roy Roberts would become the new emergency financial manager for Detroit Public Schools, replacing Robert Bobb. ClickOnDetroit.com reports: Roberts will have broader powers granted through a recent state law, including the ability to toss out union contracts as part of cost-cutting efforts. His […]

Listen to this edition of “Praise in the City” as host Tiffany Bacon discusses how we can empower our youth through community activities. Today’s guest are Marilyn Tate, Kelly Smith (Youth Action Team Member), and Elder Larry C. Raye founder of Ray of Hope Ministries. RELATED: Praise In The City: Resurrection [AUDIO] RELATED: Praise In The City: […]

From our sister site HelloBeautiful.Com Radio One CEO/Founder Cathy Hughes has been named #2 in an impressive lineup of 30 Black women in media. Congratulations also goes out to the following from our Radio One family: 93.9 WKYS program director Neke Howse, Majic 102.3 and Praise 104.1 program director Jamillah Muhammad and the rest of […]

Our friends at 1-800-Gospel.com compiled a list of contemporary Gospel songs, and we really think you’ll enjoy them all! 1. “Miracles” by Tonya Baker 2. “Be Still” by Yolanda Adams 3. “Window” by Canton Jones 4. “Over & Over” by Trin-i-tee 5:7 5. “Forever We Will Worship” by GI Visit 1-800-Gospel.com to find out why […]

Please help Ms. Rashawn as she drives to Alabama to help her mother after their hometown was destroyed on Mothers Day: Here are some drop off places in the city. (No Money Please) Lonnie Young Recreation Center 1100 East Chelten Ave Phila PA 19138 Times: 2pm-9pm Sat 9am-12pm Simmons Recreation Center 7200 Woolston Ave Phila […]

One of the most heartbreaking stories of 2010 was Marvin Sapp’s wife Malinda Prince Sapp succumbing to cancer. Their three children, other family members and friends mourned the loss and celebrated the First Lady’s life in September, and fans all over the world watched the moving service online. While those who didn’t know her may […]

These 5 tips are to help people embrace Mother’s Day by nurturing the memory of their mother’s spirit, even though  they no longer have her physical presence.   My Mom transitioned to the spiritual realm twelve years ago and each year I seek solutions to coping with the emotions of Mother’s day.  This year it […]

Radio One CEO/Founder Cathy Hughes has been named #2 in an impressive lineup of 30 Black women in media. Congratulations also goes out to the following from our Radio One family: 93.9 WKYS program director Neke Howse, Majic 102.3 and Praise 104.1 program director Jamillah Muhammad and the rest of our Radio One family who […]

Bishop T.D. Jakes was on “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” to talk about his new movie, “Jumping The Broom” starring Laz Alonso, Paula Patton, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Mike Epps. Plus, hear the good Bishop explain why so many in Hollywood are reaching out to him. “Jumping The Broom” is in theaters now!

As the Black unemployment rate continues to be the highest of any ethnic group, an article on The Grio discusses the ways in which Black children are negatively affected by the financial woes of their parents. The Grio reports: In a study of 7,000 households, data showed that Black middle-class children of single mothers who […]