As New Years’ Eve approaches, GRIFF asks Erica Campbell what the significance of a “Watchnight” is. According to the African American Registry, the term actually goes all the way back to the year that emancipation became legally in effect; when 1862 turned into 1863 at midnight, the slaves were officially free. They celebrated, prayed and […]

Cpl. Eric Johnson, 20, who goes by the name "Santana Sage," was arrested on Tuesday at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona by U.S. Marshals.

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Eating anything other than pork, greens and hopping johns (black-eyed peas and rice) on New Year’s Day is something like a sin. This traditional dinner…

It’s almost that time beauties–New Year’s Eve! This is the day we leave all bad things in our past and all good things are to…

It’s time to say goodbye to 2014, and there’s no better way to do it than in a glamorous dress. Whether you prefer sequin, metallic…

2014 is upon us and I’m a big believer in ringing in the New Year with a bang! Every year, several of my friends end…

Chesapeake, VA — Under the ministerial leadership of Bishop K.W. Brown and the musical direction of International Gospel artist and two time Stellar Award nominee Minister Earl Bynum, The Mount Unity Choir, with over 100 voices strong, has delivered what is being hailed as ‘THE WORSHIP ANTHEM OF THE YEAR’.   “Bless The Name Of The […]

Norfolk, VA – On Monday, December 31, 2012, many people will remember where they were and what they were doing as they brought in the new year of 2013.  This is especially true for close to 10,000 in attendance at the New Year’s Eve celebration at the Ted Constance Center on the campus of Old […]

Steady rockin’ stages all across the world, Grammy Award-winning gospel artist and BET Sunday Best Season III winner Le’Andria Johnson just isn’t content unless she makes an indelible impression on audiences sharing her testimony and her God-given gift of song wherever she goes. Check out Le’Andria tearing up a rendition of “Just Another Day” this […]