Music can tell a story, assuage our sorrows, provide blessing and redemption, and express a soul’s sublime and powerful beauty. It inspires us daily, giving voice to the human spirit. For many, including the African-American community, music unites individuals through a shared heritage. During African-American Music Appreciation Month, we celebrate the extraordinary legacy of African-American singers, composers, and musicians, as well as their indelible contributions to our Nation and our world.
VIA CNN Princeton, New Jersey — All around the world last weekend, Christians celebrated Easter. For them, this holiest of days announced that death does not have the final word and that eternal life awaits those who would just believe. Sunday also marked the anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death. Forty-two years […]
When he needs a little inspiration in the mornings, President Obama revealed that all he has to do is read the daily prayer emailed to him from pastors around America. 'It's a wonderful thing,' the president said of his hi-tech devotionals.
President Obama will be in the Charlotte area to talk about jobs and the economy on Friday. Details about his visit have not been released.
VIA CNN President Obama signed sweeping health care reform legislation into law Tuesday, hailing the moment as the latest example of America facing up to major challenges for the benefit of all its people. The bill constitutes the biggest expansion of federal health care guarantees in more than four decades, and its enactment was a […]
VIA NEWSONE President Barack Obama recently addressed a conference of Black Methodists via satellite at the University of South Carolina. Though he couldn’t make the conference he sent his 26-year-old director of religious affairs, Josh DuBois to introduce his speech.
VIA: www.cms.k12.nc.us and www.wbtv.com Runner Jonathon Prince has covered more than 7,500 miles across America to inspire people to choose hope when times get hard. On Wednesday, March 10, Prince ran through Charlotte. Principal Eric Ward along with 30 members from Wilson Middle’s track team laced up their running shoes and joined him for approximately […]
Another Empowering Moment with Dr. Jamal Bryant; we discuss Sen. Harry Reid’s gaffe and apology. Take a listen!
Via: News One From the NY Times: WASHINGTON — As White House officials fended off new questions about how a fame-seeking couple finessed their way into the president’s glittering state dinner last week, the aspiring reality-TV stars themselves began trying to sell their story for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Television industry executives said on […]
The celebration has already begun. Concert orchestras hedge the reflecting pool on the Capitol. Celebrity guests of every walk are addressing the nation. But for…
