By Tanya Wilson It’s funny how things become clearer with time. In the midst of a situation often times we just don’t get it. I have a dear friend that has been dealing with legal troubles for several years now. It seems that over the years things went from bad to worse. We prayed, we […]

Four years ago, Dallas native Lincoln Stephens and his roommate Jeffrey Tate were sitting in their Chicago condo when they came up with an idea to change the face of one of the least integrated industries in American society. What arose from that conversation was an idea to develop a network of Black males that […]

NEW YORK — For the first time in nearly two decades, New York City is requiring Sex Education classes in all of its public middle and high schools. The new requirements calls for students as young as 11-years-old to be instructed on topics like puberty, pregnancy, and the dangers of unprotected sex. Currently only 64% […]

Can the fellas end the week early on the competition for Clues and Categories or will the ladies extend it for an extra day? Let’s find out right here for Wednesday.

Check out Mary J. Blige’s new video for “The Living Proof”, which is featured on the soundtrack for The Help, which arrives in theaters today. The video shows Mary in the studio and some footage from the movie. We love this ballad and the message that it sends. What do you think of “The Living […]

Church scandals and misbehavior by pastors this week has been overwhelming. A pastor advocating spousal rape is enough to make your hair stand on edge. In particular pastors who are saying things outlandish enough to make newspapers print retractions  with egg on their face causes you to scratch your head. The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman newspaper  […]

Society Of Singers has selected music icon Smokey Robinson as the 20th ELLA Award recipient.  The announcement was made today by Erica Farber, the president of SOS.  The honor will be presented to Robinson during a special ceremony on September 19 in Beverly Hills.  The invite-only event will feature a star-studded musical tribute and special […]

Jessica Reedy didn’t win the BET Sunday Best contest in season II, but she won something much better. The contest taught her to have faith in God’s gift to her – her voice. With that faith, Reedy now has found a home on Light Records and a new album “Put It on the Altar.” On […]

Before he was a 2004 Stellar Awards National Star Search winner, Micah Stampley had been a musical prodigy. Astonishingly, since the age of seven, Micah’s Christian/gospel music has been steeped in the most empowering aspects of God’s Word. Today Micah continues to proclaim the Good News, touching hearts and reaching all the way to heaven […]

Arms raised jubilantly in the air, camera phones soared even higher, but nothing eclipsed the powerful voices echoing through Concord Mills Mall on Tuesday. Donald Lawrence, joined by a several guests, performed songs off his new album “Your Righteous Mind.” Lawrence, a Carolina native, is known for working with singers from the Carolinas, but his […]