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New Album Alert: Travis Greene, Jason Nelson, Tasha Page Lockhart and more celebrate John P. Kee's ‘I Made It Out’ release
Pastor John P. Kee is getting big love from the gospel music industry in support of his new album, I Made It Out, available everywhere. Travis Greene, Jason Nelson, Tasha Page Lockhart, Myron Butler, Hart Ramsey and Chrystal Rucker took special time to record social media videos in celebration of the release.
Fantasia gets personal about faith, submitting to her husband, and the importance of prayer
Fantasia Barrino may be an R&B singer, but she has not forgotten about her gospel roots and is vocal about her serious relationship with Jesus Christ—something that influences her career and marriage. She stopped by Power 105.1 in New York City for a candid chat about marriage, faith and more. Watch!
Sing ma'am! Yolanda Adams’ anointed singing blesses Congressional Black Caucus prayer breakfast attendees
A GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel singer blessed the audience at a prayer breakfast hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Yolanda Adams, a talented and anointed vocalist, delivered a stunning rendition of her beloved hit song, “Just a Prayer Away,” at the 49th annual gathering.
Black man Trump called ‘my African American’ in 2016 leaves GOP. Here’s why.
Gregory Cheadle, who Trump called “my African American” during his 2016 campaign said he exited the GOP party because Trump and the party “have just shown that they have no interest in any other group but whites.” He is now running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives as an independent.
Wedding Bells Again? Reality star Gizelle Bryant dating ex-husband Pastor Jamal Bryant
God is a restorer of relationships and families, and it appears that He may be doing a work in the lives of the Bryant family. Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant revealed that she and her ex-husband Jamal Bryant are dating following their previous divorce due to his infidelity. Get the details!
Women's March severs ties with controversial board members following anti-Semitism accusations
The Women’s March severed ties with three inaugural board members after allegations of anti-Semitism swirled and threatened to overshadow the organization’s grassroots work. Tamika Mallory, Bob Bland and Linda Sarsour will transition off of the board and shift their focus to other advocacy projects.
New allegations surface against Antonio Brown, already accused of sexual assault
A civil lawsuit has been filed against him by Antonio Brown’s former trainer Britney Taylor, who alleged that Brown sexually assaulted her on three separate occasions— and “forcibly raped” her during the third and final encounter. But she is not the only one making claims against the wide receiver.
This hurts real victims: Former NFL player accused of staging racist attack and burglary for insurance money
Police said a former NFL player is facing criminal charges after allegedly vandalizing and destroying his own business to make it appear he was burglarized by a racist attacker—all in an attempt to collect insurance money. Edawn Louis Coughman, 31, was arrested and charged with false report of a crime and more.
Female Filmmakers: Meagan Good makes her directorial debut in ‘If Not Now, When?’
Girl power! Meagan Good has joined the ranks of fab female filmmakers and says she is “so excited” about making her directorial debut. The 38-year-old, who both directs and stars in If Not Now, When? — the official selection of the 2019 Urban World Film Festival— is joined by co-director Tamara LaSeon Bass.
Christian athlete Maya Moore dedicating WNBA hiatus to criminal justice reform
Christian athlete Maya Moore shocked the basketball world when she stepped away from the WNBA earlier this year before the season began. She’s spent a lot of her time away from the game trying to help a family friend, Jonathan Irons, get his conviction overturned. Learn more about it.
New mom Tamron Hall shares her IVF struggles and encourages others battling infertility
First-time mom, Tamron Hall, is glowing since giving birth to her son Moses at age 48 thanks to In Vitro Fertilization. But she wants to make it clear that the road wasn’t easy. The talk show host is getting deeply personal about her “many failed rounds” of IVF and offering encouragement to others struggling.
True Sisterhood: Viola Davis reveals moving story behind her joint ‘Ebony’ cover with Taraji Henson
It’s a beautiful thing to see two black women of faith consistently exemplify unity, pull each other up and flourish together. Powerhouse actresses Viola Davis and Taraji Henson, who shared a 2009 Ebony Magazine cover, are perfect examples of this. Read Viola’s incredibly beautiful birthday tribute to Taraji.
Everybody Else Be Quiet: Dr. Bernice King defends Jemele Hill against ‘racist’ and ‘segregationist’ accusations
Sports journalist Jemele Hill is being called a “racist” and “segregationist” after writing in The Atlantic that black athletes should refuse white universities in favor of Historically Black Colleges and Universities as a way of bridging the wealth gap. MLK daughter, Dr. Bernice King, defends her.
Watch: Teen Tennis Phenom Coco Gauff talks Naomi Osaka and ‘fan-girling’ over Michelle Obama
Teen tennis sensation Coco Gauff hopes “playing it cool” when she meets her celebrity fans belies the truth that she is actually “fan-girling so hard” over them. During a Friday appearance on the “Today” show, the 15-year-old shared how she felt the first time former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama tweeted about her.
Film Buzz: ‘Hustlers’ message that sex equals power causes clash of morals for conservative Christian viewers
“Hustlers,” at its core, is a true story about a group of New York City strippers that execute a plot to use their sexuality for a come-up at the expense of Wall Street fat cats. In today’s cultural climate, contrary to scripture, many women do see—and use— their own sexuality as a tool of empowerment and advancement.
Rest Well: Juanita Abernathy, business plan writer for 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott, dies at 88
Juanita Abernathy, who wrote the business plan for the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and took other influential steps in helping to build the American civil rights movement, died Thursday. She was 88. A family spokesman confirmed she died following complications from a stroke.
Michelle Williams says when it comes to depression ‘churchy clichés do not work
If you think Christian platitudes and generic encouragements will yank someone out of depression’s grip, a GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel and R&B singer, who personally battles depression, says, “Your churchy clichés do NOT work when it comes to depression or other mental illnesses.”
Yes, Please! Viola Davis, 54, named L'Oréal Paris' new brand ambassador
Not every empowered woman of color reaches the heights of visibility that Viola Davis has achieved, but when they do, you rejoice because you know they will represent us well. The 54-year-old Academy Award-winning actress is the new face of L’Oréal Paris, and we say yes, please!
The Sweet Taste of Death: Government plans to ban flavors used in e-cigarettes
The federal government will act to ban thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes, President Donald Trump said, responding to a recent surge in underage vaping and breathing-related illnesses. The multi-billion dollar industry sells flavored nicotine formulas like “grape slushie” and “strawberry cotton candy.”
Cancer research leader taps Yolanda Adams, Alicia Keys to honor philanthropist Sylvia Rhone
City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases, has called upon GRAMMY® Award-winning singers Yolanda Adams, Alicia Keys and more to honor decorated philanthropist, Sylvia Rhone.