Inspiration
As recently as the 1960s, there were only a few African-American elected officials in the United States. Now there are thousands, including the mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed. Recently, Roland Martin talked with our mayor about the impressive black mayors of Atlanta who came before him. Watch the interview: RELATED: Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed On […]
Mary Mary is not just telling you to “Go Get It” with this new music, they are also showing by example with their multi-faceted careers. The Gospel duo just released their brand new single, “Go Get It,” from their forthcoming album of the same name, which is slated to drop in May. This greatest hits […]
An emotional Jennifer Hudson fought back tears as she gave a stirring rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” at last night’s Grammy Awards. Dressed in a simple black dress, with only a piano serving as accompaniment, Hudson sang a powerful tribute to the late Houston, who presented Hudson with her first Grammy […]
Beyonce and the Carter family have finally released photos of Blue Ivy Carter! Bey posted photos of Blue Ivy on her website, and Beyonce’s sister Solange tweeted the photos as well! Blue Ivy is adorable! The proud parents are shown holding their bundle of joy. Blue Ivy was born on Saturday January 7th, 2012 at […]
Atlanta police have identified the third suspect seen in a viral online video allegedly beating and kicking a 20-year-old gay man while shouting anti-gay slurs, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Arrest warrants are being sought for all three men. Brandon White was attacked Saturday in front of a corner market at 1029 McDaniel Street in […]
I know that you have every reason to throw a pity party. Things happened beyond your control. It wasn’t your fault, you didn’t see it coming, you weren’t prepared for that, It caught you off guard, and took you by surprise. True enough. However these are those elements that cause you to grow into making […]
Speaking at the 2012 National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., President Barack Obama said his Christian faith is a driving force behind his economic policies. Speaking to more than 3,000 people at the annual breakfast, Obama said, for example, that his own call for fairness in the tax code – a central tenet of his […]
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama recently hosted a screening of “Red Tails” at the White House and invited real Tuskegee Airmen to the screening. “Red Tails” stars Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Ne-Yo were also in attendance. Check out video coverage, courtesy of the White House, below: RELATED: “Red Tails” & Praise 102.5 Take […]
Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell is a new mommy! She and her husband Warryn Campbell have welcomed their third child, Zaya Monique Campbell. She was born Tuesday, weighing in at 6 lbs 12 oz. and mother and daughter are both resting comfortably. In a statement, Eric said that she and Warryn are “feeling so thankful and […]
Gospel singer Martha Munizzi has released the video for the title track from her current album, Make It Loud. Check it out below and let us know what you think! RELATED: 2012 Stellar Award Winners! [PHOTOS] Canton Jones – HALLELUJAH Ft. Deitrick Haddon [VIDEO] Yolanda Adams Health & Lifestyle Tour [PHOTOS] Top 10 Gospel Albums
Praise 102.5 and Brother Myron G had the honor of hosting an event at Wal-Mart today for the film Red Tails, which tells the historic tale of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. Brother Myron was joined by Red Tails actor Elijah Kelley and real Tuskegee Airman Earl Martin. Red Tails was personally financed by Star Wars […]
Higher Ground Empowerment Center, a church in Vine City, is thanking Occupy Atlanta for helping it to avoid foreclosure. Pastor Dexter Johnson told the Associated Press the congregation will be allowed to stay in Higher Ground. He said the bank has agreed to work with the church to help pay its mortgage. The church had […]