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Economy News Good for Obama

ronholland — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:57:00 +0000

Source via: NEWSONE With news breaking that the unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in three years — 8.3 percent for the nation and 13.6 percent for African Americans — political pundits and observers are speculating that Mitt Romney‘s entire platform, built solidly upon the shaky economy, may have c... Read more..

A Tribute To Don Cornelius: The Soul Train Poll

tonyajameson — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:42 +0000

We still can’t believe Don Cornelius is gone. Your favorite Praise 100.9 personalities and staff members are opening the airwaves for you to hear your favorite songs from this pioneering show.

It’s still fresh, it’s still unreal, but we are the voices that the people want to hear from most. Let the celebration of life & love continue every time you watch these videos, dance down a “Soul Train” line of your own or think of Cornelius & the impact he had on our community. Take a minute to tell us your favorite gospel artist to appear on Soul Train. Our jocks will compile a special playlist this weekend.

Fave Gospel Artist To Appear On Soul Train?

Don Cornelius – we love you & we miss you already! May you rest in love, peace & soul…eternally.

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Reducing Your Risk For Heart Disease

Melanie Clark — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:01:29 +0000

Via UrbanHousecallMagazine.com Even while claiming an estimated 500,000 lives each year in this country, few recognize that the leading cause of death in our community is heart disease. Heart disease is often times known as a “silent killer” because it has been known to strike with little warning. Read more..

Oprah’s “Next Chapter” To Feature Bishop TD Jakes

ronholland — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:43:03 +0000

Source via: Elev8 The Oprah Winfrey Network confirmed Tuesday that as part of her new prime-time series, “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” Winfrey will interview Bishop T.D. Jakes, founder and senior pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas. Read more... Read more..

Jesse Jackson Considers Protest of Grammy Awards

ronholland — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:39:06 +0000

Source via: Huffington Post NEW YORK — The Rev. Jesse Jackson is entering the fray over The Recording Academy's cuts to its Grammy categories: He's asking to meet with the president of the organization and has raised the possibility of protests with the awards less than two weeks away. Read more..

Charlotte Woman Helping Orphan Children in Liberia

ronholland — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:53:21 +0000

Ameila Blackett moved to the United States from Monrovia, Liberia over 30 years ago. Although she left Liberia at age 17, she's still dedicated to helping children impacted by war, malnutrition and homelessness. Ms. Blackett launched the non-profit, 'CCBM Inc., Organization for Orphan Children in Liberia.' Ms. Blackett talked with 'COMMUNITY VOICES' h... Read more..

James Fortune’s Identity Tops Billboard Charts

CoCo Brother — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:58:29 +0000

James Fortune and FIYA celebrates their first #1 Debut. “Identity” debut at #1 on Top Gospel and Christian Charts, Number 1 on Independent Albums Charts and #7 on Billboard Top 200 Charts. This is a well deserved honor as James and his team worked very hard on production and promotion of this new album. Identity features artist such as GRAMMY Award Winning Monica, Fred Hammond, GRAMMY Nominee and Sunday Best Winner Le’Andria Johnson, Nikki Ross, and more. Read more..

Is Your Winter Body Back? A Woman’s Saga Against Wide Hips

praisecharlotte — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:09:06 +0000

By Luxury Is A Lifestyle

I’ve got to face the facts. My stomach isn’t as flat as it was in June and my hips are a little wider than they were in August. So here I go again. The first frost hasn’t even hit the ground and I’m eating more bread, desserts and any other comfort food I can shove into my mouth. I never blame my winter body on the holidays because I don’t need a special day to eat the foods I love. Read the full column.

Lifestyle is a Luxury is a blog by Lashawnda Becoats about celebrating life as a way of living.

2012 Oscar Nominations Are In: “The Help” Snags 4 Noms Including “Best Picture”

praisecharlotte — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:04:47 +0000

The nominations for the 2012 Academy Awards are in! The annual award ceremony honors only the prestigious and great entertainment milestones of the year. Within those nominations are four, for “The Help,” including “Best Picture,” “Best Supporting Actress” and “Best Actress.

Who do you think will win?

Best picture
“War Horse”
“The Artist”
“Midnight in Paris”
“Moneyball”
“The Descendants”
“The Tree of Life”
“The Help”
“Hugo”
“Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close”

Best Supporting Actress:
Berenice Bejo, “The Artist”
Jessica Chastain, “The Help”
Melissa McCarthy, “Bridesmaids”
Janet McTeer, “Albert Nobbs”
Octavia Spencer, “The Help”

Best Actress
Glenn Close, “Albert Nobbs”
Viola Davis, “The Help”
Rooney Mara, “Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”
Meryl Streep, “The Iron Lady”
Michelle Williams, “My Week With Marilyn”

Click here, for the full list!

Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer Glam It Up For W Magazine [PHOTOS]

Octavia Spencer Wins “Best Supporting Actress” At Golden Globe For “The Help”

Viola Davis Wins “Best Actress” At Critics Choice Awards For “The Help”

“The Help” Star Octavia Spencer Talks Dropping Pounds [VIDEO]

Red Tails Box Office Sales Surprise Industry Professionals

CoCo Brother — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:58:13 +0000

Despite George Lucas’s struggles to get any major movie studio to take a film featuring an all African-American cast, Red Tails proudly sits at second place at the box office. Hollywood studios were stunned by how well the No. 2 film, George Lucas banner film Red Tails, did in matinees today. Until they discovered that the Lucasfilm/Twentieth Century Fox movie’s marketing inside the African-American community resulted in busloads of schoolkids and midday filmgoers for the Tuskegee airmen’s story. Some industry professionals believe that this big win in the box office is a one-time thing. They feel after opening weekend, Red Tails will start to see ticket sales spiral down. Right now the pic appears very frontloaded but could keep surprising by flying towards $20M because of its ‘A’ CinemaScore from audiences.

Red Tails showcases a star studded cast including singer Ne-Yo, actor Terrence Howard from films like Iron Man and many more A level actors, not to mention the backing of entertainment icon making icon George Lucas. Red Tails can be currently seen in theaters across the nation.