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It’s Black History Month and, as always, we acknowledge those notables who came before us, inspired us, and paved the way. But that said, this year has historical implications well beyond our favorite month of the year. For 2011 is also the 150th anniversary of a not-so-civil American conflict known as the Civil War, started […]

Hello Fear is an innovative musical offering that showcases Franklin’s growth and maturation both creatively and personally, in  his own unique, definitively gospel sound.

It seems like our favorite shows and channels have painted a scary picture of black women that America is liking…Loud, Confrontational and Dramatic.  Are we?  And why when there’s 2 or more of us, its a big mess?  Why is that?

(VIA HOUSTON CHRONICLE)  Cleveland police say a man picking up his 3-year-old grandson from day care was given the wrong child and didn’t realize the mistake until he got the boy home. WEWS-TV reports that when that child’s mother came to pick up her son, staffers at the Fatima Family Center knew something was wrong. […]

(VIA AOL NEWS) Rahm Emanuel decisively won Tuesday’s mayoral election, becoming the city’s 55th mayor. With 98 percent of the city precincts reporting, Emanuel had 55 percent of the vote — enough to avoid a runoff election. His main rivals were Gery Chico, with 24 percent, City Clerk Miguel del Valle, with 9 percent, and […]

SAN DIEGO-Tyson Smith, a man who was suffering form heart failure was given a second heart in a transplant at UC San Diego’s Thorton Hospital. The two hearts are working together and beating together. Related: Top 9 Black Stand-Up Comedians RELATED STORIES Star Athlete Receives Life-Saving Kidney From Coach Tragedy And A Dream Reunite Ex-Basketball […]

Today Michael Oher [The Blind Side] called into the Yolanda Adams Morning Show to discuss his new book “I Beat The Odds”. Check out this segment to hear how he went from homelessness to playing in the NFL.

Happiness is often misinterpreted as something that depends of material things. That is not true happiness but only worldly rewards. That is a child’s interpretation

Today’s Sanctified Sermon Topic comes from Proverbs 22:1 “Work On Your Resume”. Check out today’s segment as Marcus D. Wiley ministers to our hearts and souls.

Today Bishop Secular tells all about the grown babies in his church. Check out today’s segment to hear all about it!

Today’s Lamont Award goes to a man who was arrested for stealing deodorant. Check out today’s segment to hear all about it!

Diet and Weight Loss is a much discussed topic amongst our family, friends and associates.  We see our favorite fitness instructors bopping across the screen and in our health centers pushing us to have better bodies.  Donna Richardson Joyner has been helping many individuals shed unwanted pounds and live healthier lives for over 20 years.