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Unlike traditional Gospel music, Jazz music is often a wordless or instrumental medium. Because of this, many express their struggle to find the ‘message of the Gospel’ in Inspirational Jazz or Gospel Jazz. Some people of faith feel that Inspirational Jazz is too secular for the church and can tolerate it on the radio — but do […]
VIA: CNN.com Students from Washington University say they have complained to state and federal agencies that a Chicago, Illinois, nightclub barred six African-American members from their senior class trip celebration while admitting nearly 200 white classmates. Bar personnel cited dress code violations — specifically baggy jeans — when barring the African-American students, according to Washington […]
VIA: EW.com Tyler Perry, appearing on 60 Minutes, said he was “insulted” and “pissed off” by Spike Lee’s criticisms of Perry’s hit TV shows and movies. Lee recently called Perry characters such as Madea examples of “coonery” and “buffoonery.” “I would love to read that [criticism] to my fan base,” Perry told 60 Minutes correspondent […]
VIA: LiveDaily.com Gospel artists Mary Mary, Smokie Norful and Marvin Sapp are among the gospel artists that have been nominated for the 2009 Soul Train Awards. With four nods each, Beyonce, Maxwell and Decatur-native Keri Hilson lead the pack of nominees of the 2009 Soul Train Awards, which will be handed out next month. Grammy […]
VIA: The New York Times In 1850, the elderly master of a South Carolina estate took pen in hand and painstakingly divided up his possessions. Among the spinning wheels, scythes, tablecloths and cattle that he bequeathed to his far-flung heirs was a 6-year-old slave girl valued soon afterward at $475. In his will, she is […]
VIA: CNN.com A justice of the peace in Louisiana who has drawn widespread criticism for refusing to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple says he has no regrets about his decision. “It’s kind of hard to apologize for something that you really and truly feel down in your heart you haven’t done wrong,” […]
According to CNN…After scouring northern Colorado by foot and air, frantically chasing a Mylar balloon for dozens of miles and interviewing his big brother over and over, local and federal authorities ended their search for 6-year-old Falcon Heene where it began — at his house. He was in a box. In the attic. The whole […]
OSLO – President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for “his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said, citing his outreach to the Muslim world and attempts to curb nuclear proliferation. The stunning choice made Obama the third sitting U.S. president to win […]
Nobody does worship like Byron Cage and fans don’t have long to wait for the next release from the man dubbed the “Prince of Praise.” The multiple Stellar award winner and Grammy award nominee is getting ready for his upcoming release entitled “Faithful to Believe.” Recorded in Detroit, the lead single and title tune is […]
Filmmaker Tyler Perry, who is promoting a new movie about an abused teenager, has gone public with brutal memories of his own childhood beatings and molestation. In an email to fans that has Perry’s admirers buzzing, he recounts various examples of terrible childhood mistreatment – from his father beating him senseless to a neighbor woman […]
Legendary BET host, Dr. Bobby Jones, from BET’s longest running gospel program, Bobby Jones Gospel continues with historic 29th season. Jones blessed the studio audience along with the award winning Nashville Super Choir with heart felt messages of hope and victory that will inspire everyone throughout your day. Bobby Jones Gospel brings us another season […]
I will celebrate my 50th birthday in November by hosting a fundraiser to benefit Feed the Children. The event will take place on my birthday, November 9th on Long Island, NY. Feed the Children is an organization that supports the healthy development of children in third world countries across the African continent. The lineup of […]