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It is with deep sadness and great regret that we report the death of Albertina Walker. According to her publicist, the Gospel legend died this morning at 4:30 a.m. in her hometown Chicago. In early September, rumors of Walker’s passing had spread so wildly that she posted a message on her Facebook page stating: “I’m […]

We’re looking for interns for the following departments: Promotions, Marketing, Programming, Digital and Production. You don’t have to be a Communications Major in order to intern, but you must be able to receive college credit. Acceptance into our internship program is pending an interview, which can be set up by e-mailing Kyle Nix at knix@radio-one.com. […]

(CNN) — Big Bird and the Cookie Monster have some new friends, but they’re a long way from “Sesame Street.” One of America’s best-loved children’s shows, which began life on a fictional New York street over 40 years ago, is about to land in Nigeria under the title of “Sesame Square” — bringing with it […]

(EURWEB)  The pastor of a small South Carolina church plans to call for the resignation of Bishop Eddie L. Long during a planned rally this month at the state Capitol in Atlanta, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Bishop Prophet H. Walker of True Light Pentecost Church in Spartanburg called Long a “bad influence on the Christian […]

It saddens me to report this to you but it has come to my attention that there are many women who are under a man induced daze. Therefore I have determined that there needs to be an announcement.  Let me explain, there are women, some who are in my company, some even in my family, […]

Check out this list of the top 10 poorest cities to see what cities need to take action fast, and find out what number Philadelphia comes in at. Unfortunately, Philly isn’t the only city in Tri-State area on the list. VIA: HipHopWired.com

Today Marcus D. Wiley put Earnest Pugh’s “Rain On Us” Under The Marcuscope. Check it out right here to hear what he had to say about it! RELATED: More “Under The Microscope” From Marcus D. Wiley

Today Bishop Secular tells all about everybody forgetting to bring their bibles to bible study last night. Check out today’s Bishop Secular segment as he tells how everybody had to read the scriptures from a member’s tattoos! RELATED: More From Bishop Secular

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

Have you heard the story about the man who got arrested for hiding his marijuana inside of his son’s Elmo backpack? Check out today’s Lamont Award to hear all about it! RELATED: More Lamont Awards

If you missed “The Lonnie Hunter Show” today, Karen Clark Sheard stopped by to talk about the play she is currently starring in: “Church Girl.” Listen to the full interview right here. RELATED: Karen Clark Sheard Performs At MaLinda Sapp’s Homegoing Service [PHOTOS & VIDEOS] RELATED: Under The Microscope (July 15, 2010) [AUDIO]

Miramar, Florida (CNN) — It’s quite clear. No guns may be brought to school. Period. It’s the law. So, when Samuel Burgos brought a gun to school last November in Broward County, Florida, the zero tolerance policy kicked in, and Samuel was suspended and then expelled. A just punishment? Did he deserve it? Well, here’s […]