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Isaac Newton Farris Jr., nephew of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., has been named president of The Southern Christian Leadership Conference. King founded the civil rights organization in 1957. As we previously reported, the Rev. Howard Creecy, who had been SCLC president, died last month. Farris’ appointment comes after months of infighting amongst SCLC […]
The Cascade United Methodist Church of Atlanta recently gave struggling Morris Brown College a lifeline, when they donated $22,000 to the historically black institution. The money, which was raised during a month-long fundraising effort, helped the school eliminate its hefty debt to the U.S. Department of Education. Rev. Dr. Marvin Moss said they couldn’t let […]
“The View’s” Sherri Shepherd married fiance Lamar Sally over the weekend in Chicago. Sherri’s son Jeffrey walked his mom down the aisle for her second marriage. Sherri tells Life & Style magazine: “Second chances really do happen, and I got mine! I’m married now!” The bride wore a custom Rivini gown, and her bridesmaids, which […]
Tyler Perry may be following in Oprah Winfrey’s footsteps by getting his own cable network. Word is the Atlanta-based filmmaker may be forming Tyler TV. According to the NY Times, Tyler TV, which is still a working title, is intended as a home base for Perry — just as Winfrey, one of Perry’s most ardent […]
Praise 102.5 would like to thank everyone who came out to Centennial Olympic Park for Praise in the Park 2011! Despite the rain ending the show early, thousands of fans came out to see the concert. Check out some photos of Praise fans below! RELATED: Praise In The Park 2011 [PHOTOS] RELATED: Montell Jordan Performs […]
Montell Jordan performed at Praise In The Park over the weekend making this his first major public performance since switching from R&B music! Check out his interview here, plus photos of his performance below! RELATED: Praise In The Park 2011 [PHOTOS] RELATED:Praise Fans Enjoy Praise In The Park [PHOTOS] RELATED: Montell Jordan Performs Gospel For […]
Gospel singer Kierra “KiKi” Sheard will be performing at Praise 102.5′s Praise in the Park tomorrow and she called Rhodell in the ATL! Kiki talked about Praise in the Park as well as new music and getting married. Listen to the exclusive! RELATED: Praise In The Park 2011 [PHOTOS] RELATED:Praise Fans Enjoy Praise In The […]
R&B turned gospel singer Montell Jordan will be performing at Praise 102.5’s Praise in the Park tomorrow and he dropped by the studio to talk with our own Darlene McCoy about what fans can expect from the show. Montell also talked about his transition from singing R&B to performing gospel. The California native is currently […]
CHARLESTOWN, SC — The Charlestown Post And Courier in South Carolina is reporting about a rising trend of females taking senior positions in black churches across America. These women, and many others throughout the Lowcountry coastal region of South Carolina, are part of a trend in the black church. Increasingly, women are seeking ordination and […]
Mary Mary’s album “Something Big” has moved us, shaped us and inspired us. The duo’s newest video, “Survive,” is a reminder that we are all survivors. Taking it back to the beginning, the video for the second single “Survive” was directed by Darren Grant, who directed their first breakthrough hit single “Shackles (Praise You).” Mary […]
Grammy-winning gospel duo Mary Mary are clear about their message: life is about overcoming obstacles and remaining faithful. As working mothers and staunch believers they want the world to know that they are about reality. Erica and Tina are no strangers to day to day reality. A quick peek at their Twitter account @therealMaryMary gives […]
Mary Mary has had a big year. The hit singles “Walking,” ” Wave My Flag” and now new single “Survive” are testimony that the team has great staying power and songs that connect. In addition to their hosting duties on “Sunday’s Best,” they were on Good Morning America to announce two new big endeavors. First, […]