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It seems there is a disconnect from what is being covered by financial news and what the public is really concerned about. You can’t turn on the financial news networks without hearing questions such as the following: “Will the US raise its debt ceiling?” “Will the tax cuts for the rich be extended?” “Will the […]

Don’t allow your fears and insecurities to keep you from the relationships that God has for you.  Bishop T.D. Jakes speaks about this fear and the act of manipulation that keeps you from the blessings that God has for you. Dr. Boyce: TD Jakes Should Stop Defending Bishop Eddie Long Bishop TD Jakes: 3 Types […]

Ms. “How You Doing” herself will be in Charlotte today. Williams will be at Concord Mills Mall, , near the food court, at 12:30 PM where she will collect school supplies for local students with the help of Channel 9’s ‘School Tools’ program. Many were introduced to Williams on her radio show where she was […]

The new film, “The Help,” starring  Emma Stone, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer has gotten a bit of buzz recently. The film is based on a novel by Kathryn Stockett about two Black maids working in white households in Jackson, Mississippi during the late 1960s. I was curious about the film, since my first impression is that it […]

Kim Burrell’s video “Sweeter” has the industry buzzing. In the video Burrell is shown in lingerie.  The video is reminiscent of a sexy R&B video and many think it’s inappropriate for inspirational or gospel music.  Take a look at it and tell us what you think… Kim Burrell Discusses The Controversy Surrounding “The Love” Album

Unemployment reaches record levels, the housing market is slow, and real wages haven’t increased in far too long.  Many are finding themselves discouraged and losing and faith for a better financial tomorrow.  However, an increased level of faith will allow all of our financial dreams and goals to come to fruition despite this recession. There […]

President Obama wrapped up the debt-ceiling debate just in time to celebrate another important milestone, his 50th birthday.Take a look at Jennifer Hudson leading the crowd in singing Happy Birthday to President Barack Obama on the eve of his 50th birthday and check out our photo gallery below: http://specials.washingtonpost.com/mv/embed/?title=Crowd%20sings%20Happy%20Birthday%20to%20Obama&stillURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Frf%2Fimage_606w%2F2010-2019%2FWashingtonPost%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2FNational-Politics%2FVideos%2F08042011-16v%2F08042011-16v.jpg&flvURL=%2Fmedia%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2F08042011-16v.m4v&width=480&height=270&autoStart=0&clickThru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fpolitics%2Fcrowd-sings-happy-birthday-to-obama%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2FgIQAyb0qtI_video.html President Meets Circle Of Protection To […]

“Blessed and Cursed” was written and produced by popular gospel music artist Deitrick Haddon is now making it’s cable debut on Showtime. It’s a modern retelling of the dramatic Biblical account of Saul and David. Haddon has his first theatrical debut as Dwight Hawkins an incredibly gifted young man who is in search of his […]

Viasource:google.com/images Viasource: nationaljournal.com Barack Obama hits the half century mark today. Jennifer Hudson led the crowd in singing Happy Birthday to “Mr. President” at a fundraising event in Chicago last night.

Toni Braxton is blaming her illness as the major cause of her bankruptcy. During a recent visit to Rob Shuter’s HDNet show “Naughty But Nice,” Braxton briefly discussed the many rumors revolving her financial woes and the toll her health problems have taken on her bank account. “Well, everyone always associates me with financial issues […]

LOS ANGELES — At a time when summer school and learning programs are losing funding and being cut, Freedom School — a summer learning program…

Aretha Franklin has released a statement in response to songwriter Norman “Ace” West who sued the Queen of Soul’s publishing company in a fight over royalties. Aretha’s Springtime Publishing Inc, is being sued for copyright infringement who is seeking unspecified damages for future royalties.West said no royalty agreement was signed for “Put It Back Together […]