About Bea Williams, APR

brandi n. williams, apr (bea) is an award-winning and Accredited public relations professional with nearly 20 years experience. bea has worked with a wide array of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, government entities and in the urban entertainment industry. during this time she has established herself as an expert in creating and implementing pr programs that positively impact the community and company bottom-lines.

Anthony Anderson returns as host of the 48th NAACP Image Awards. The Emmy award nominee talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about the star-studded event that will not only honor entertainers, but those whose contribute to the community on a global scale. Will Beyonce make a special appearance? “I already look like I’m carrying twins […]

The year 2016 has been interesting – to say the least. This year has produced some of the most noteworthy stories of all time, including Beyoncé’s SuperBowl performance that brought race relations in the United States to the forefront of national news and angered a large majority of the white population,  the deaths of some of […]

Christmas is just around the corner and our guest today is here to spread a little joy during Christmas. Born Dwayne Frazier in Charlotte, NC, the rapper 704, is truly a home grown act with a heart for The Queen City. Charlotte has served as not only the canvas, but the inspiration for much of […]

Donald J. Trump has won the 2016 presidential election, making him the president-elect and soon to be the 45th president of the United States of America. During his acceptance speech Trump said Hillary Clinton called him to concede although she has yet to make a formal concession speech. Trump’s victory threatens to change much of […]

Although the race for president hasn’t officially been called, Donald J. Trump won the popular and electoral college votes in North Carolina although Hillary Clinton was the choice for Mecklenburg County voters. Want gospel news at your fingertips? Text NC to 60796 to join our text club! Here is a breakdown of how others fared in key elections North […]

Update 10/12/16 6:18 pm EST TMZ  and other major media outlets are reporting that actor Tommy Ford of Martin fame has passed away at the age of 52 in an Atlanta hospital. Although conflicting reports first stated Ford’s death hours earlier, it appears that those early reports were premature. Sadly, it is now confirmed. RELATED […]

CNN is reporting that a man opened fire Baton Rouge police officers on Sunday, injuring at least seven. Reports indicate that three officers may be dead. A source close to the investigation told CNN that the incident started when police received a phone call about a suspicious person walking down Airline Highway with an assault […]

The Praise Charlotte team is growing! Apostle Altheresa Goode Howard has joined the Praise family. You can hear her Sunday afternoons from 2 – 7 p.m. Also, check out her podcasts here on PraiseCharlotte.com!  

What happens when gospel lyrics and trap music collide? Erica Campbell was smart enough to find out with her latest single “I Luh God.” RELATED: Erica Campbell Surprises Hometown Champions [VIDEO] Some might say that the sound is too “of this world.” Or that it is a glorious messaged “dumbed down” by the sound of the moment. […]

Legendary UNC basketball coach Dean Smith died late Saturday night. He was 83. Smith is known for building the basketball program at the University of North Carolina to what it has become today. He coached Hall of Fame players Michael Jordan, James Worthy, Bob McAdoo. Under his leadership two national championships, UNC won 13 Atlantic […]

The Charlotte Post Foundation publicly launched a six-month fundraising campaign to raise $75,000 to improve educational outcomes for students in some of the city’s most underserved communities today. This campaign is unique because it focuses on individual giving and challenges the community to invest in Charlotte’s youth. To date, more than $15,000 has been donated […]

Pastor Rodney Wills was fired from Mt. Salem Baptist Church in Winston Salem,North Carolina because he attended a Rick Ross concert. The youngest pastor to be installed at 26, Willis was warned by the deacon board not to attend the Rick Ross concert. He previously attended a Lil Wayne concert and the board was not […]