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“We are extremely excited about the birth of our son! We’re so blessed to have this addition to our family, and Warryn and I are really the happiest parents in the world,” Campbell told BV Buzz exclusively. read full story article courtesy of BvBuzz.com

From USA Today: The latest school battle over the separation of church and state may not feature prayers at football games, after-school Bible clubs or even a moment of silence. Actually, there’s no prayer at all. The newest battleground could be a church building itself — and whether it’s a proper venue for public school […]

From Elev8.com: “Get in shape? Are you kidding me? Have you seen what a treadmill costs these days, not to mention those ab crunchers you see on TV?” If that’s your excuse for your sedentary ways, forget it. Fitness is free—or nearly so, according to experts at the University of Richmond. “You don’t have to […]

Via:  www.singersroom.com Joining an already star-studded lineup of judges, Gospel recording artist Kim Burrell is headed for the Sunday Best stage ! Tapped as this season’s contestant mentor, Burrell will debut on BET’s hit reality singing competition this Sunday, May 2. As previously reported this season of Sunday Best, the third season overall, features judges […]

Via:  www.newsone.com // You can watch live video of the Dorothy Height’s memorial service, including the eulogy delivered by President Barack Obama, below. – NewsOne Staff Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy From CNN.com: Washington (CNN) — President Obama will deliver the eulogy Thursday at the funeral of civil […]

Via:  www.newsone.com From Elev8.com: According to GospelFlava.com, New York’s famed Carnegie Hall will play host to “A Night of Inspiration” on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. The evening will feature an uplifting concert of inspirational music and spoken word featuring performances from Pastor Shirley Caesar, Bebe & CeCe Winans, and Michael McDonald. The evening will also […]

// From the New York Daily News: The man who murdered Malcolm X with a shotgun blast in 1965 was released Tuesday from prison. Thomas Hagan, who turned 69 this month, walked out of the Lincoln Correctional Facility around 11 a.m., said state corrections spokeswoman Linda Foglia. Hagan was spending two nights a week in […]

Via: www.newsone.com // From CNN.com: Washington (CNN) — President Obama will deliver the eulogy Thursday at the funeral of civil rights leader Dorothy Height, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Tuesday. Height’s funeral is set for 10 a.m. ET Thursday at Washington National Cathedral. Height died last week at the age of 98. The lasting […]

From the Chronicle of Higher Education: Many students graduate with manageable debt or no education loans, but almost 17 percent of graduates in 2008 borrowed $30,500 or more to get their bachelor’s degrees, according to a new analysis. Click here to view photos. Black Graduates Owe More Debt, Than White, Asian Or Hispanic Graduates Previous […]

by Cheryl Jackson in National on Apr 26, 2010 at 5:00 pm // VIA NEWSWEEK: Here we go again. On April 15 a federal judge in Wisconsin ruled that the National Day of Prayer, slated for May 6, was unconstitutional. The usual voices have been heard rising in objection (Sarah Palin and Franklin Graham among […]

VIA WUSA: Most young adults today don’t pray, don’t worship and don’t read the Bible, a major survey by a Christian research firm shows. If the trends continue, “the Millennial generation will see churches closing as quickly as GM dealerships,” says Thom Rainer, president of LifeWay Christian Resources. In the group’s survey of 1,200 18- […]

Via:  www.singersroom.com Stellar Award-winning Gospel vet  Donald Lawrence is going ‘Behind The Blessing’ with Houston’s 92.1 Praise Houston. Providing an opportunity to go behind the music with ten lucky fans, Lawrence will be in the studio with 92.1 Saturday, May 1st. If you live or will be in Houston May 1st you may enter for […]