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(Oct. 21) — NPR has fired longtime news analyst Juan Williams after he told the Fox News Channel that he gets nervous when he sees Muslims on airplanes. Williams appeared on “The O’Reilly Factor” on Monday, and host Bill O’Reilly asked him what he thought about the idea that America is facing a “Muslim dilemma.” […]

(CNN) — The Rev. E. Dewey Smith Jr. bangs on the pulpit with his fist. He shuts his eyes and moans. Then a high-pitched sound rises from his throat like the wail of a boiling tea-kettle. “I wish you’d take the brakes off and let me preach,” he tells his congregation during his Sunday morning […]

Kirk Franklin headlined a free concert benefiting the homeless on October 19th at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, and it was packed with a crowd of thousands! Over 10,000 goods including toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, blankets, feminine hygiene items, mouthwash and other items were donated to the homeless in exchange for the free show, which was a […]

The U.S. Education System could be a lot better.  The low graduation rates across the country are alarming. More African-American families are trying homeschooling as a way to take control of their kids future. 

Today Marcus D. Wiley put Tye Tribett’s “Fresh” Under The Microscope. Check out today’s segment to hear what Marcus D. Wiley has to say about it!

Today Bishop Secular tells all about communicating the truth. Check out today’s segment to hear his advice he gave a young man seeking wisdom to stop doing the wrong thing!

Check out today’s awesome Witness Fitness Mix with Rev. Rob!

Today’s Lamont Award goes to the wife of Clarence Thomas for sending a voicemail to “That Woman” telling her she needs to apologize after 19 years. Check out today’s segment to hear all about it!

VIA: Philadelphia Business Journal Philadelphia’s first Walmart store plans a renovation and expansion in coming months, the company said Wednesday. Work at the South Columbus Boulevard store, which opened in 1995 in South Philadelphia, will start late this year, said spokesman Steven Restivo. “In this case, we’re adding square footage to the building and adding […]

Hello Beautiful contributor Terrance Dean recently reviewed former NFL wife, Shanae Hall’s revealing book, “Why Do I Have To Think Like A Man?”  The book counters the popular book and title of  the New York Times best selling book, “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man” by Steve Harvey. 

(NBCPHILADELPHIA)  Rasheen Bingham doesn’t consider himself a hero but after he stepped in front of a gun-toting woman many people are calling him one. “I just reacted the way I thought I was supposed to react,” Bingham said. But Upper Darby Police believe that had the 32-year-old Lansdowne, Pa. resident not stepped in what unfolded aboard […]