About Bilal G. Morris

Bilal Morris is the senior editor at NewsOne. He is based in Atlanta and covers Black folklore, politics, and race. He also specializes in SEO and evergreen content. Bilal was hired by Interactive One in 2021, but has worked for the company for over 10 years. He started at Radio One in 2010 as an Online Editor in Richmond, VA. Before his time at NewsOne, Bilal was the Regional Online Editor In Atlanta, GA. He has also worked at iHeartRadio in New York City. He is a professional photographer, dog lover, gamer, and has quite the green thumb. You can find him on Instagram and Twitter.

It’s the summer – the sun’s out, hammocks are in style. What better way to relax in the summer breeze than by opening a good book? Reading is a great way to unwind outside and enjoy the weather while also exercising your mind – however, with the world being busier than ever these days, a […]

Mayor Dwight C. Jones has closed the door on all speculation about the new Richmond City Jail being built on the South Side. Yesterday the Mayor announced his administration has plans for construction of the new jail to take place at the current location on the East End’s Fairfield Way. The state has already approved […]

After filling in for Lonnie Hunter on Praise 103.9 today (July 15th), Vickie Winans talked to Ms. Kala about her fashion, make-up philosophy, and even let us know a little something about her teeth!

The music world is mourning Bishop Walter Hawkins.  He passed away Sunday at his home in California after battling pancreatic cancer.  Many of us remember his music from the 70’s and 80’s.  His Love Alive albums had evrybody singing and clapping and running to the Gospel Music store to get the albums.  Oh Happy Day, […]

I feel like in the past five years or so, there’s been a resurgence in children having technological devices. We’ve become a more tech savvy society, so it’s only natural that children would want the latest cell phones, Wii games, iPods, etc. to pass the time. It’s a completely different world than it was even […]

For the last day or so, I’ve been thinking a lot about birthdays. That might be because I just had mine yesterday, but it’s also been on my mind for a while because the summertime has always felt like the perfect time for reflection. The air just feels different in the summer: people are traveling […]

Here are the top 5 Gospel albums of the year (so far) that has the charts in an uproar! 1. Here I Am – Marvin Sapp (This album also sits at #20 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Album Charts and #102 on the Billboard Top 200 Album charts) 2. Between Two Worlds – Trip Lee 3. […]

Via www.charmeck.org The entire northeastern coast will be enduring some serious weather throughout the rest of this week. Temperatures could reach 104 degrees in some parts of Virginia and DC. With this monstrous heatwave so early into the summer, here are ways you can be prepared to battle this very serious and dangerous temperatures. 1. […]

THURSDAY, JULY 1 THE FLYING SQUIRRELS Game starts at 7:05 and fireworks start at dusk FRIDAY, JULY 2 GENWORTH FINANCIAL CELEBRATE FREEDOM CONCERT AND FIREWORKS Fireworks start at 8:45 FIREWORKS AT BUSCH GARDENS Start at dusk SATURDAY, JULY 3 THE FLYING SQUIRRELS Game starts at 7:05 and fireworks start at dusk FIREWORKS AT KINGS DOMINION […]

If you’ve never heard of Sweet Honey In The Rock, then your eardrums have been deprived of a classic, spirited sound that will tickle the heart. Founded by Bernice Johnson Reagon in 1973 at the D.C. Black Repertory Theater Company, Sweet Honey In The Rock had been a very important presence in the music culture […]

When your husband dies, it’s one of the most traumatic experiences to go through.  However, for people in places such as Kenya, Ghana, Nepal, and Afghanistan, traditions make mourning even more difficult.  Rather than receiving support, these women are treated less like people and more like property.  They are forced to partake in activities such […]

Part 4 Part 3 Wisdom From Behind These Walls – Clifton from RadioOneRichmond on Vimeo. Part 2 Wisdom From Behind These Walls Pt 2 – Tommy from RadioOneRichmond on Vimeo. Part 1 Wisdom From Behind These Walls – Mosker from RadioOneRichmond on Vimeo. Wisdom From Behind These Walls is a four part mini series on […]