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When we think of NFL stars, we think of cocky guys in big whips bumping hip-hop. That description may fit some of the stars, but not all of them. Radio One’s Paul Prayze interviewed NFL Legend Quarterback Randall Cunningham and Wide Receiver Michael Irving to hear about exactly what they are listening to. You might […]
February is chock full of event to celebrate black history, and it’s one of our favorite months. We spend it celebrating the accomplishments of our forefathers, focusing on the direction of the next generation and remembering our rich history. Then in Charlotte the month ends with the beginning of our biggest tribute to blackness the […]
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 crumbled beneath him. Read […]
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 […]
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.
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
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
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’ host, Ron Holland, about her efforts to help the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]