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VIA: www.elev8.com When Mo’Nique’s name was called for best supporting actress at the Academy Awards I literally got chills and felt the hairs on my arms stand up. Mo’Nique has paid her dues in the entertainment industry. She has seen some ups and I’m sure she’s seen some downs. I’m sure along the road someone […]
VIA: Rocspace News Understanding the Glory of God is an essential part to the growth and maturity in the life of a believer. In Pursuing the Glory, Bishop Neil C. Ellis profoundly reveals the various dimensions of the Glory of God, and how you can prepare, receive and maintain both the power and presence of […]
VIA: Good Morning America Ever wondered why your cellphone screen lit up for no reason?Have you noticed ambient noise in the background when you are on a call? What about getting text messages from an unknown origin? These could all be signs that you have spyware on your cellphone. Learn more about cellphone spyware and […]
VIA: Join Red Blog Today is International Women’s Day and The Global Fund, the organization used to put (RED) money on the ground in Africa, released a report stating that the virtual elimination of mother to child HIV transmission by 2015 is now within reach if current rates of progress by Global Fund-supported programs and […]
VIA: www.thepewview.com In the fall of 2002, I was blessed with the unique opportunity to serve as the college ministry director for one of the largest and most influential churches in the country. For nearly four years, I had the opportunity to serve, counsel, lead, and learn from hundreds of college students who attended various […]
via Salon.com Bigelow vs. Cameron? Streep vs. Bullock? Forget it. The most riveting face-off during Sunday’s Oscar ceremony came early: When producer Elinor Burkett wrestled the microphone away from director-producer Roger Ross Williams after their film, “Music by Prudence,” won for best documentary short.
The 82nd Annuals Academy Awards were a mix of highs and lows for African Americans. “Precious” was nominated for five Oscars. The Academy Awards brought the hope of Lee Daniels becoming the first African American director to win best director. He was only the second African American to be nominated for the award. But this […]
In honor of the 82nd annual Academy Awards ceremony tonight, here’s a look back at all the Black actresses and actors who have won or been nominated for Oscars.
VIA: www.charlotteobserver.com The call came at 4 a.m., India time. Evangelist Franklin Graham, in the country for a crusade, jumped out of bed and answered his vibrating iPhone. It was Michael W. Smith, the contemporary Christian singer-songwriter, calling from Nashville, with an idea: Franklin, he said, I’m producing a song for Haiti and want some […]
VIA: www.elev8.com If you are anything like me, once you find a great author you try to read everything they have written. Victoria Christopher Murray is one such great author. She can be rightfully considered the new Jackie Collins. She creates exciting characters and suspenseful plots that allow you to anticipate with fervor the next […]
VIA: www.blackgivesback.com Creating his first Father’s Day Mentoring Weekend last year for 100 teenage boys, multi-faceted entertainer Steve Harvey is taking to his bike and pedaling to the limit to raise funds for mentoring camps in 10 cities nationwide for 2010. Kicking off registration on March 1st for the 2nd Annual Father’s Day Mentoring Weekend […]
VIA: www.newsone.com Recently, President Barack Obama pledged his efforts as well as $900 million to stop the national high school drop out crisis. The efforts of one leader and money are not enough to stop the problem, but it is a start. The current education system offers no skills or career opportunities to the many […]