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Gospel singer/composer VaShawn Mitchell swept six categories, more than any other artist, to become Saturday night’s big winner at the 27th annual Stellar Awards, which was held at the Grand Ole Opry House and will air on television in syndication Saturday through Feb. 26 on the GMC cable network.

Be sure you're properly registered to vote today with these handy updates, history and tips on making your voice heard in the world.

Virginia's General Assembly is in session and will remain in session for 60 days. Are you keeping up with the bills being voted on during the session? If not, here's your chance.

Legislators from across the Commonwealth of Virginia will converge on Virginia’s General Assembly for the next three months. Lawmakers will introduce bills that will need votes from both the Senate and House of Delegates. At issue, the state’s proposed budget by Governor Bob McDonnell for FY-13 through FY-14; Virginia’s Retirement System, Education cuts vs increases; Health […]

The latest installment in the WOW music series is set for release January 24, 2012 with much anticipation.

Stellar, Dove and Grammy Award winner Fred Hammond is again ahead of the curve musically with his latest release God, Love & Romance, a double disc packed with both inspiring love songs and Gospel melodies. Hear some of his new music and receive a copy this Friday, January 20, 2012 @ 7p.m. at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Richmond, VA.

The Digital Mobile Mammography with Martin's and Miss Community Clovia will be encouraging the community to get healthy this month! Details inside.

Virginia's General Assembly is in session and will remain in session for 60 days. Legislators will introduce hundreds of bills and you can keep track of all bills here.

The RIAA certified platinum-selling praise and worship ensemble, Shekinah Glory Ministry has earned a Stellar Award (Gospel music’s answer to the Grammy Awards) in the category of Contemporary Choir of the Year for their latest double CD, “Refreshed By Fire” (Kingdom Records).

Gospel music’s leading man, Earnest Pugh, who resides in the D.C. area, sent shockwaves through the music industry this weekend during the 27th annual Stellar Awards (Gospel Music’s answer to the Grammy Awards) festivities that took place in Nashville, TN. Pugh announced that his EPM Music Group label had secured a distribution deal with Entertainment One (E1).

Occupy the Dream in Downtown Richmond VA shifted into 1st Gear as members of the 99% gathered to take a stand during peaceful demonstration with Dr. Rev. Lance D. Watson on Monday morning, January 16, 2012 in 35 degree temperatures.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s monument on the Washington Mall will soon undergo a few alterations after critics ceaselessly complained that the truncated “drum major” quote changed the meaning and made the civil rights leader seem “like an arrogant twit,” says Maya Angelou.