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Bishop T.D. Jakes is many things: self-help author, novelist, adviser, movie producer and head of the 30,000-member church The Potter’s House. He’s been busy this summer on the set of his latest project, Jumping the Broom, a movie starring Paula Patton (Precious, Deja Vu ) and Angela Bassett (Notorious, Meet the Browns) and expected to […]

The Rev. Al Sharpton led a march and rally in Washington, DC over the weekend to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s historic 1963 March on Washington. Themed “Relclaim the Dream” to counter conservative TV host Glenn Beck’s rally that took place the same day at the actual site where Dr. King delivered his “I Have […]

They say that the truth flows out a child’s mouth. If that is the case then this little girl is anointed. She gives a powerful 7 minute prayer. It’s amazing. She reminds us that we must constantly praise Jesus and thank Him for his grace, mercy and blessings. She reminds us that we serve a […]

By Min. Nicole Massie Martin Esau said to his father, “Do you have only one blessing, my father? Bless me too, my father!” Then Esau wept aloud. Gen. 27:38, NIV Have you ever been in a place where it seemed like everyone else was receiving blessings except for you? Everyone around you has a new […]

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When U.S. News and World Report came out with their ranking of the top 20 HBCUs in the country, I became curious.  I was wondering if my personal perception of the best schools matched the views of those who make these lists.  I couldn’t afford to attend an HBCU out of high school (not to […]

Many black leaders oppose the comparisons between the African-American civil rights movement and the gay rights movement. But few are as vehemently opposed to the comparison as Martin Luther King Jr’s niece, Alveda King.

For a vacationing President Barack Obama, it seems all produce — like politics — is local.   So far, in their only dinner outings since arriving on Martha’s Vineyard last week, the president and his wife have twice eaten at restaurants that feature locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs. And the White House has let […]

If you are a member of the SAGMA the first round of ballot voting has been extended until September 6, 2010 for the  2011 Stellar Awards.  Voting takes place at the Stellar Awards website.  Voting will be open to the public in the Artist of the year, Song of the year and Gospel announcer of […]

In an interview with TV Guide, Oprah Winfrey discussed her upcoming 25th and final season of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” saying she expects something from President Obama for the final season and discussing two of the episodes that changed the way she hosted her show (videos below).   Out of over 5,000 hours of footage, […]

Times are becoming increasingly difficult for men in America, with men hard-hit by recent job losses. That’s why two events are being held this weekend to offer men encouragement, tools for healing and empowerment.   Beginning Thursday, Bishop T.D. Jakes will host his 16th annual ManPower event. The three-day conference is designed to give men […]