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Nikki Giovanni was born Yolande Cornelia Giovanni, Jr., on June 7, 1943, in Knoxville, Tennessee.  She grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. Giovanni worked to graduate with honors , proudly from her grandfather’s alma mater, Fisk University in 1967. Nikki Giovanni is currently a distinguished Professor , at Virginia Tech. She has worked there since 1987. […]

10-year-old Cub Scout Liam Holmes , took a knee during the Pledge of Allegiance in Durham, North Carolina ; while attending a City Council meeting. “What I did was took a knee against racial discrimination, which is basically when people are mean to other people of different colors,” Holmes told CNN. https://www.instagram.com/p/Btjjk2UAzMj/?hl=en In the interview they asked Liam’s […]

Maya Moore‘s career has been measured by success. Now the 29-year-old WNBA and international star is seeking a different kind of measurement: a deeper value of faith and ministry. Moore announced Tuesday via The Players’ Tribute that she will not be playing in the WNBA in 2019 and instead will focus on her family and […]

This morning, after all of the news that broke over the weekend about Gov. Ralph Northam’s yearbook stupidities, Angie had an extra session of “politics as usual”. Our special guest was Richmond City Councilman Dr. Mike Jones, who previously vouched for Gov. Northam but now wants him out. See the full interview below… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfWB8pAwai4

Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text BOX to 24042 to join! The passing of actor Kristoff St. John has sent a major ripple effect throughout Hollywood and beyond. For many, St. John and co-star Victoria Rowell represented black love in regards to soap […]

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama was born in Chicago, Illinois January 17, 1964 to her parents Fraser Robinson III and Marian Shields. “Real men treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO.” Michelle Obama ; a lawyer, writer, mother , and wife of the 44th President, Barack Obama; becoming the first African-American First Lady of the […]

Lucille Clifton was born in Depew, New York ; June 27, 1936.  She was a dual Pulitzer Prize nominee for poetry in the 80’s. Cliftons work; Good Woman: Poems and a Memoir, 1969-1980 (1987) and Next: New Poems (1987). As her legacy is remembered through her great poetry, Lucille wrote tons of children’s books. Everett Anderson’s nine month long; […]

Chick-fil-A is America’s favorite fast food chain for a reason. A new report claims the restaurant also has the best customer service. Sonic Drive-In came in second on list and Arby’s came in third. Never Miss Out on Breaking News in your Community and Beyond. Sign up for the Praise Baltimore newsletter! Newsweek and Statista […]

One More Time Experience Tour Celebrating His Remarkable Career and Morning Show Joyner Marks the 25th Anniversary of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Celebrating Music, His Listeners and His Impending Retirement Raleigh, NC will host Tom Joyner along with artists Maze featuring Frankie Beverly & KEM, July 19th Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek On his nationally syndicated radio show today, Tom Joyner announced the One More Time Experience multi-city tour, which […]

A Montgomery County pastor who was convicted of raping a child was sentenced to 75 years in prison. Ronald Mitchell was found guilty of sexual abuse of a child on Thursday, per the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office. He was arrested in November 2016 after SWAT officers served a search warrant at his home in […]

Bennett College (one of only two all-female HBCUs) needs to raise 5 million dollars by Feb 1st to maintain their accreditation with SACSCOC.

Democrats have announced that Stacey Abrams – who was on the ballot for Georgia governor last year – will deliver the response to President Trump’s State of the Union address next week. Three weeks ago, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer extended the invitation to her, calling her, “a great spokesperson” and “an incredible leader.”  She’ll […]