About The Belle

Sheilah Belle “The Belle” has worked in the field of broadcast news, journalism and with the press for over 25 years. The Belle is also the Mid-Day host 10am to 3p.m., for one of the most powerful Gospel radio stations in the country with 100,000 watts of power, Monday through Friday @ Radio One’s Praise 104.7 FM, Richmond, VA. Among her many honors, Ms. Belle was inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2005, has been honored by the Gospel Music Workshop of America Gospel Announcers Guild, with the Print Media Award for 2007, the Crystal Mic Award, Rhythm of Gospel Awards Print Media, several Community Service Awards and received two appointments by then Virginia Governor Douglas L. Wilder. She has worked as a News Reporter for BET, WWL TV 4 in New Orleans, WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA, The Light and the Sheraton Broadcasting Network, Health Producer, for the ABC Richmond, VA TV affiliate, and Talk Show Hostess from New Orleans to New York for television and radio. Ms. Belle also works as a Media Consultant and Publicist. She is now recognized as one of the most respected Multi-Media Journalist in the country and has become a highly requested Inspirational speaker as she continues to grow her ministry to inspire and uplift others. As a result, she is NOW doing more speaking engagements in Churches, Music Workshops, Conferences, and Non-Profit Organizations with topics ranging from Ministry to Social Media.

(LOS ANGELES, CA) August 25, 2023 — 2x Grammy-nominated gospel veteran VaShawn Mitchell has just released his 10th live album to all streaming platforms entitled, “Chapter X: See the Goodness”.  Fans who have been given early access to preview record have already given it rave reviews. Leonie said, “I love each song. It gives you […]

August 14, 2023 – ATLANTA, GA) – Today, the Black American Music Association (BAMAssoc) and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC), collaboratively announced plans for the Black Music Month Class of 2023 Induction. The Black Music Month Induction will recognize and honor trailblazing artists, iconic entertainers, and luminaries who have impacted both Black culture and the community at large. The Black Music and Entertainment Walk […]

Hollywood, CA) Grammy & Stellar nominee Renee Spearman is back in a big way with her new smash hit single, “Tap Into It (The Source)” featuring 4-time Grammy nominee Kim Burrell! The highly anticipated follow-up to “I Love Him”, Renee’s Top 5 smash featuring 10-time Grammy nominee & multiple winner Hezekiah Walker, “Tap Into It (The Source)” is a churchy Renee Spearman […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 16, 2023) – On the heels of three Stellar Award wins last month, Gospel recording artist Zacardi Cortez has received his first two Dove Award nominations—all for his breakout album, IMPRINT: Live in Memphis, from ZetRoc Entertainment / Black Smoke Music Worldwide. IMPRINT: Live in Memphis, produced by Morgan Turner, AyRon Lewis, Lucius Hoskins, […]

Today, REVOLT, America’s fastest-growing Black-owned multimedia empire, is thrilled to announce a first-of-its-kind event that reimagines the intersection of culture and creativity, REVOLT WORLD. Set to take place in Atlanta from Friday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 24th at Pangaea Studios, REVOLT WORLD presented by Walmart will include exciting performances and discussions from cultural leaders aimed to empower the Black community. This year, We Are […]

SEATTLE, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle will host its ’22nd Annual Breakfast: Era of Essential Service’ at the Westin hotel in Seattle on Thursday, November 30, 2023. The Annual Breakfast is a celebration of the organization’s essential programming and services it provides to the community in the focus areas of health, housing, entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and workforce […]

Nashville, TN (July 31, 2023) – Kelontae Gavin has released his third full-length album, Testify. The chart-topping hitmaker delivers an inspiring 15-track project that invites listeners on a profound and uplifting journey, exploring themes of faith, worship, and personal testimony. Among the featured tracks are the album’s first two singles, “Live Again” and “Good Love” (feat. Kim Burrell), “Take Rest,” among others. […]

(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON – This August, Martin Luther King, III, Arndrea Waters King, and Rev. Al Sharpton will participate in events marking the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. A continuation, not commemoration, of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s work, the event will bring together the three global civil rights leaders and partner organizations […]

CHICAGO, July 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Rainbow PUSH Coalition will officially transfer leadership as Reverend Jesse Jackson transitions to emeritus status and Reverend Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III is welcomed as the organization’s next president. Rev. Dr. Haynes will be formally introduced during the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s 57th annual conference during an event with Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday, July 16 at 2 PM CT. For […]

Congratulations to Queen Latifah who will soon become the first female emcee ever to be honored for her artistic achievement at the 2023 Kennedy Center Honors on December 3rd.

Richmond, VA – June 7, 2023 — LOCK IT IN! SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2023 @5PM. The 13th Annual Gospel Music Fest with The Belle, returns, BUT with a different location, due to the thread of rain and possible downpours.  As a result, Gospel Fest will be held at ST. PAUL’S BAPTIST CHURCH, 4247 Creighton Road, […]

(Black PR Wire) Charleston, S.C. — The International African American Museum (IAAM) will host the Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth., as a special exhibition and as a component part of the grand opening of the museum. The exhibition from the Smithsonian Museum presents the history of a nation through the lens of significant and […]