Whether she meant to or not, Missy Elliott, the rapper-singer-songwriter-producer-dancer, put a new spin on a timeless scripture while being honored at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. Psalm 124:1 reads, “If it had not been the LORD who was on our side,” but she said: “Without Him, I would not be standing before y’all.”

A decade ago, when Debra Winans, ex-wife of GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel singer, BeBe Winans, accused him of domestic violence, he did not publicly refute her claim—but why? In a new interview with TV One’s “The DL Hughley Show,” the singer shed light on why he remained silent.

EEW Online celebrates the beauty of natural hair in all its various textures, numerous curl patterns and intricate stylings—and so does a perfect new short family film titled, Hair Love. Directed by Matthew Cherry, Hair Love follows the story of an African American father, Stephen, and his daughter, Zuri.

The children in your family may be safe and sound today, but that doesn’t mean you should forget to pray for families that don’t have the luxury you are enjoying. A 10-year-old St. Louis resident was killed by senseless gun violence alongside her parents in an apartment building.

Jesus saves—and sells—at the box office. Over the weekend, faith-based film, Overcomer, from evangelical filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick, proved as much, scoring an $8 million opening, landing in the #3 spot, and earning an A+ CinemaScore from moviegoers. Reports say it is exceeding expectations.

Former first lady Michelle Obama is showing off her affection for her two furry family members in honor of National Dog Day. On Monday, Aug. 26, she gave Bo and Sunny an Instagram shout-out, proclaiming that she loves the two Portuguese water dogs. Read her simple, sweet message to the lovable pair.

Who loves the perfect blend of date night and philanthropy? We do! Husband and wife pair, Adam Housely and Tamera Mowry-Housely, pulled it off perfectly while attending an event hosted by The V Foundation for Cancer Research. They turned the outing into a perfectly splendid date night.

A family that prays—and plays—together, stays together! Mom Ciara Wilson was all smiles in an Instagram photo captured on Aug. 25 hanging out with the kiddos, five-year-old Future and two-year-old Ciara. The smiley trio banded together to show Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson, lots of love.

Thanks to Popeyes’ release of its crispy chicken sandwich and the social media frenzy that followed, countless people around the nation are happily blowing their diets, hiking up their cholesterol and spiking their blood pressure. But not everyone is jumping on the latest bandwagon. Here’s why.

Grammy® Award-nominated gospel singer James Fortune, who was arrested, convicted and jailed for domestic abuse in 2014, is getting reflective about his violent past five years later. In a sit-down interview he said therapy and counseling helped him “take accountability” and realize “the issue was me.”

Prayers and support are pouring in since news broke that after five years of investigations and protests, a New York City police officer has been fired for the chokehold death of an unarmed black man in 2014. Emerald Snipes Garner, daughter of the deceased Eric Garner, is thankful the action was taken.

If you want to reach your full God-given potential but are struggling to persevere through difficulty, the story of a woman that rose from janitor to vice principal will give you some much-needed inspiration. Pam Talbert, who could neither read nor write, worked hard, and is now living her dreams!

Christians around the world are praying after two separate mass shooters in Ohio and Texas killed 29 people and inured about 50 in less than 24 hours. Officers gunned down the Ohio shooter and arrested the El Paso shooter as hundreds fled a crowded shopping center. While gun laws need to change, we must never stop being prayerful.

Award-winning ministry leader, Dianna Hobbs, has been transferred out of intensive care and is now recovering in her Upstate New York home. Things first took a turn for the worst hours after the 42-year-old had a total hysterectomy to treat and cure two non-life-threatening conditions: adenomyosis and fibroids.

A global network of supporters is praying for the speedy recovery of gospel singer, Tamela Mann, who recently underwent double knee replacement surgery. “Surgery was a success!” said the 53-year-old songstress on social media. “Thank everyone for your prayers.”

She is beloved around the world. Michelle Obama is the world’s most admired woman, according to YouGov’s annual study of which public figures the people of our planet look up to. OWN Network CEO and philanthropist, Oprah Winfrey, came in second on the 2019 list.

The oldest living person in the United States is an African-American God-fearing woman who says the key to longevity is to “treat people right.” On July 6, Alelia Murphy celebrated her historic 114th birthday, surrounded by family and friends at the Harlem State Office Building in New York.

 Journalist Tamron Hall is living a blessed life! With a supportive husband, gorgeous new baby boy, and thriving career, God has smiled on this woman of faith. But she wasn’t all smiles after walking away from her post as an NBC “Today” show anchor in February 2017. These days, all that sorrow is behind her.

Love, civility, tolerance and understanding are out the window this election season, because race-baiting is a winning political strategy in an ugly game where everybody loses. America is on the brink of implosion as party lines have become battle lines and politicians’ headline-grabbing rhetoric deepens the racial, social and ideological divide in our nation.