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Legislators from around the Commonwealth of Virginia will head to Richmond for the 2011 session of the General Assembly. These legislators will represent you so check in on them by taking an active role in the legislative process. Some frequently asked questions “Who is my legislator?” “What bills are being introduced?” Could I attend and […]

Dr. Benjamin W. Robertson, Sr., Pastor Emeritus of Cedar Street Baptist Church of God (CSBC) passed away February 20, 2011 at the age of 79. Dr. Robertson began preaching in 1948 at the age of 17.  He pastored Cedar Street Baptist Church from 1955 until his retirement in 2007.  During his tenure at Cedar Street, […]

View photos of Radio One’s “Teacher of the Week”.  Congratulations to all the teachers!  If you would like to nominate your favorite “Teacher of the Week” click here!

by Sheilah Belle It’s Valentine’s Day and we want to give you a chance to send a special Valentines to that one special love.  Give us a call on Praise today between 2p.m. and 7p.m. and let your love be heard by thousands.  Call us here in Richmond, VA at 804-345-9993 and get your special […]

by Sheilah Belle ( 5-Star Event, 3-Course Brunch, Slam Dunk Honorees, Hottest Gospel Artist- ONE AWESOME TIME!) Los Angeles, CA– Dubbed as the “First” Red-Carpet Event in Gospel/Christian history, the 6th Annual All-Star Gospel Brunch is headed to Los Angeles, CA as “Gospel Goes To Hollywood”  Saturday, February 19, 2011  11am-2pm at NBC Universal Studios Hollywood during the 60th NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND.  […]

Virginia Supreme Court Justice Leroy Roundtree Hassell, Sr. has died. Hassell was Virginia’s first black Supreme Court Justice, appointed by former Governor Timothy Kaine. He was 55 years old. State officials did confirm that Chief Justice Hassell had been ill for quite some time. They did not elaborate on the nature of his health problems. […]

View photos from the Radio One Education & Career Fair that took place on Monday, February 7th at Chesterfield Towne Center.

To celebrate their sponsorship of the 2011 CIAA Basketball Tournament, Lowe’s is hosting live radio remotes at their stores where you can register for the chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to the tournament!  Check out photos from our event at the LOWES on 6425 Mechanicsville Turnpike on Saturday, February 5th! 

The Richmond Police Athletic League Boxing Team begins the year boasting of two champions among its band of boxers. The two are Phillip Thompson and Jesse Riojas. The Richmond PAL Boxing Team won two state championships and the Tournament Outstanding Novice Boxer Award at the 2011 USA Boxing Virginia State Senior Amateur Boxing Championship finals […]

(Forever Jones and The Belle) by Sheilah Belle Nashville, TN – The Stellar Awards, the premier Gospel music event that recognizing and honoring African American artists, airs its 26th annual awards show with all-star performances by Marvin Sapp, Beverly Crawford, Deitrick Haddon, Nevel Sisters, JJ Hairston, VaShawn Mitchell, Joshua’s Troop and New Artist of the […]

The 2011 Oscar nominations have been announced! This morning Mo’Nique and Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, revealed the nominees in Beverly Hills, California. Did your favorite star or movie get snubbed? Black Female Oscar Winners & Nominees [PHOTOS] Mo’Nique Wins Best Supporting Actress 2011 Grammy Nominations! Jazmine, Rihanna, […]