Super Bowl LI was full of highlights, but one of the most memorable for HBCU grads, happened before the game even started. Pre-game, the NFL took time to honor Pro Football Hall of Famers from historically black colleges and universities. Among those celebrated included, Michael Strahan, the late Walter Payton, and Jerry Rice. Check out […]

Renaming the Charleston library she served for 30 years is a fitting tribute to Cynthia Hurd, one of the nine churchgoers killed during the AME Shooting last…

Maya Angelou was a wealth of wisdom and thankfully was beyond eloquent in sharing her experiences and passionate about expressing what she had learned. Here are a few favorite quotes from her, though they are countless in number that we all treasure. 1) “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget […]

Light Records artist & BET Sunday Best runner-up Jessica Reedy stops by the red carpet to discuss this year's honorees Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Kirk Franklin plus her new look, the year ahead & more.

Gospel legend Dorinda Clark Cole (of The Clark Sisters) takes on Bishop Hezekiah Walker's "Lift Him Up" in a live tribute at the 2012 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Luncheon in Nashville, TN during the 27th Annual Stellar Awards Weekend.

Kim Burrell gives Bishop Hezekiah Walker an official salute during her rendition of his hit "Souled Out" live at the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Luncheon in Nashville, TN.

Faith Evans talks about her upcoming projects for 2012 including work on a new album (her seventh) live on the red carpet.

R&B singer/songwriter Faith Evans surprises 2012 BMI Trailblazer of Gospel honoree Bishop Hezekiah Walker with a performance of his hit "Calling My Name" live in Nashville, TN.

Nichelle Nichols made television history as the first African-American woman to play a role in a series in “Star Trek” as Lt. Uhura. She reprised her role in “Star Trek: The Animated Series” and the first six Star Trek movies. It was a moment that couldn’t have been scripted any better. Actress Nichelle Nichols, who […]