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VIA Kiss Detroit Verizon’s How Sweet The Sound hit the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. We wanted to see how the gospel choirs in Detroit do it compared to the choirs here in the South. Watch the videos below and watch the Charlotte contest winners and tell us what you think. The Anointed Voices of […]

“We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” (often titled as “Jacob’s Ladder”) is a spiritual, often used as a Sunday school song, Gospel song, or folk song, that depicts the Biblical story of Jacob’s Ladder. The spiritual saw a parallel in the ladder’s steps representing the upcoming exiles of the Jews with the tribulations of American slavery, […]

Which comes first, fasting or feasting? The disciples of John the Baptist were upset with Jesus’ disciples because they did not fast. Fasting was one of the three most important religious duties, along with prayer and almsgiving. Jesus gave a simple explanation. There’s a time for fasting and a time for feasting (or celebrating). (Matthew […]

The RIAA certified platinum-selling praise and worship ensemble, Shekinah Glory Ministry (SGM), released, “Refreshed By Fire” the much-anticipated concert video companion to last year’s #1 live double CD, “Refreshed By Fire,” on September 27th. To the uninitiated, praise and worship music may seem like regular gospel music but it’s deeper than that. It’s a genre […]

Often times peaceful protests turn violent. Many times police turn on protesters with violence, and sometimes peaceful protesters turn violent when confronted by police unjustly. There is a thin line between a peaceful protest and a riot. Sometimes violent people take advantage of peaceful protests to wreak havoc. 5. Oscar Grant Protests One week after […]

A few days ago, a couple of girlfriends and I got together for dinner to catch up, vent and let off some overheated steam. What started off as escapism from our every day battles quickly transformed into a precise focus on those very struggles. ‘Tamika, I want to talk about anything but politics, nothing serious […]

After three days of statements and testimonies in the Dr. Conrad Murray manslaughter case, a clear message has been conveyed by the defense–  Michael Jackson’s addiction to the dangerous anesthetic, propofol, killed the pop legend. Also read: Conrad Murray Trial: A Breakdown Of The Prosecution’s Argument Murray’s defense team is painting a picture of Murray […]

It’s a Friday edition of Clues and Categories!  Who took the victory title for the week…the fellas or the ladies?  Listen now to find out!

OAKLAND, Calif. — Hundreds of concerned parents, students and educators protested a proposed shutdown of 13 Oakland elementary schools at a board meeting Tuesday night. District authorities say the plan will help maximize resources in a district that is spread thin. Proponents also claim the plan, which would close five schools and consolidate eight others, would […]

Stanley Johnson, a gospel singer from Lansing, MI made his powerful debut album Beyond Me. His self title album includes a variety of songs such as; “Hiding Place,” a song of worship and meditation with Christ. Make sure to read: Top 10 Gospel Songs of 2011 Dr. Dorinda Clarke Cole Live Performance Talks About Survival […]

The Rev. Al Sharpton will take his support of President Obama’s Jobs Bill to the streets of Washington D.C. next month in a march including labor groups and civil rights organizations. The march, which will take place on October 15th, will convene a day before President Obama speaks at the Martin Luther King memorial unveiling. […]

WJKS Kiss 101.7 in Delaware has some explaining to do. The station allegedly decided to remove actor Tyrese from their building after he spoke on the air about the liquor stores in urban neighborhoods. Tyrese had appeared on the station to promote his new album, and then spoke about how liquor stores should not be […]