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When an international flotilla sails for the Gaza Strip this month to challenge Israel’s controversial naval blockade of the Palestinian territory, Alice Walker — one of America’s premier writers, poets and civil rights activists — will be among them. Walker will be on an American ship with 34 passengers, including an 86-year-old whose parents died […]
Gospel great Kirk Franklin appeared on the season finale of “American Idol” last night, where he performed his hit single “I Smile” with “Idol” finalist Jacob Lusk and legendary singer/ Atlanta native Gladys Knight. Check it out! RELATED: Kirk Franklin “I Smile” Video [WORLD PREMIERE] RELATED: Kirk Franklin Mall Takeover [RECAP] RELATED: Kirk Franklin Talks […]
CHICAGO– A group of Morehouse College students surprised Oprah during the “Farewell Spectacular” on Tuesday. The men are amongst a group of 400 recipients of a Oprah Winfrey scholarship. Paying it forward is one of the ways the men have chosen to thank Oprah for their gift. Collectively, they have pledged over $300,000 to keep […]
President Obama spoke at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference in Washington, D.C. recently. The president addressed clergy, administration officials, and other religious, government and community leaders about the economic, security and moral imperative of comprehensive immigration reform. He also talked about how his faith sustains him. Watch his speech below: RELATED: First Lady […]
First Lady Michelle Obama was the commencement speaker at Spelman College over the weekend and received an honorary degree from Spelman president Beverly D. Tatum. The First Lady told the 550 graduating seniors of the historically black women’s school that they have been eminently trained to change the world for the better. Also in attendance […]
Radio Facts, the leading urban industry trade site, has announced the Top 30 Black Women in Media winners! Radio One founder Cathy Hughes came in at number two, right behind media titan Oprah Winfrey. As the first black woman to own a publicly traded radio chain, Hughes is deserving of this honor. Also, Radio One […]
The Steve Harvey Morning Show has set a goal of a $32 million opening weekend for the movie “Jumping The Broom” in theaters May 6, starring Angela Bassett, Paula Patton and many others. Bishop T.D. Jakes was on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on our sister station Majic 107.5 / 97.5 talking about his role […]
The AJC is reporting that Asheley Jewell has been discharged from Grady Memorial Hospital and is recuperating at home. As we previously reported, the 15-year-old Stephenson High sophomore was shot in the head and critically wounded last March in an apparent road-rage incident on Old National Highway. A $2,000 reward is being offered for information […]
The Washington D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial will be dedicated on August 28th, 2011. So far, they have raised $111Mil of the $120Mil goal! See how you can help below. As we celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and his vision of freedom and equality for all mankind, we encourage you to contribute to the […]
Jennifer Hudson fulfilled 12-year-old Savannah Robinson’s dream when she performed a duet with her on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” The preteen wowed audiences last week, but returned with her idol for a rendition of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.” RELATED: Jennifer Hudson Opens Up To 20/20 About Career, Family & Tragedy [VIDEO] […]
Spelman College has announced that First Lady Michelle Obama will be the keynote speaker at the school’s commencement address. On Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m., at the Georgia International Convention Center, the First Lady will inspire more than 500 graduates to also leave their mark on the world when she delivers the commencement address […]
Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church — a spiritual pillar of the Civil Rights Movement — marked its 125 birthday with a special ceremony on Sunday, reports Fox 5 Atlanta. It is the church which raised Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Founded in 1886, the Auburn Avenue area church has long been an important place of […]