Chicago, IL — Coming off a successful tour to Spain and Switzerland in December 2012, the Chicago Mass Choir is geared up for more music and ministry in 2013. Their visit abroad was encouraging and allowed them to impact many lives through song and outreach ministry. Bigger and brighter is what the Chicago Mass Choir […]
The Chicago Mass Choir is getting set to hit the road here in the U.S. and abroad. Starting in their own hometown over the weekend the Chicago Mass Choir celebrated with Pastor DeAndre Patterson as he was honored as the “Crowned Prince of Gospel Music” at First Church of Deliverance and before the year ends, the […]
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. may have resigned, but the shake up from his departure is just beginning. According to a report from ABC News, the congressman’s departure and the special election to replace him may cost taxpayers roughly $5.1 million. Illinois will have to hold two special elections to fill Jackson’s seat, first a primary […]
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., D-Ill., resigned from Congress on Wednesday following a prolonged treatment for mental health issues. An aide to House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, told NBC News that the speaker’s office received a letter from the Illinois congressman this afternoon. “During this journey, I have made my share of mistakes,” Jackson wrote in […]
Following reports that he may have misused campaign funds, Illinois congressman Jesse Jackson Jr has hired a lawyer to handle negotiations with the federal government on possible plea deal in which he would resign from the House of Representatives and spend time in prison. CBS 2 television reported on Saturday and Fox News Chicago on […]
After more than four months of silence, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. asks constituents for patience and says he’s “anxious to return to work,” in a robocall to his 2nd Congressional District Saturday, reported by Chicago radio station WBEZ, but gave no timeline on when he’d get back to work. This is the first time […]
All roads lead to Chi-town October 30th -November 2nd for the inaugural Holy Convocation of Sweet Holy Spirit Church & New Century Fellowship of Churches & Ministries. As if the convocation billed as “The Gathering” wasn’t enough, guests are also invited to attend the 9th live recording of Bishop Larry D. Trotter & the Sweet […]
A dozen years in, the Chicago-based ensemble known as Shekinah Glory Ministry (SGM) continues to dominate and set the standard for urban praise and worship music. They’ve made chants such as “Praise is What I Do” and “Jesus” universally known tunes that are sung by choirs all over the world. With five RIAA gold and […]
To the surprise of many, Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. has put his home in Washington, D.C., up for sale for a reported $2.5 million. He’s been on leave from Congress since June 10, while undergoing treatment for Bipolar II depression. The Democratic congressman’s office released this statement: “Like millions of Americans, Congressman Jackson and Mrs. Jackson […]
The least public of Chicago’s famed Jackson family and the mother of U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) spoke openly regarding her son’s treatment for a mood disorder while speaking at the Rainbow PUSH coalition conference in Chicago. Jackie Jackson told reporters that her son had experienced severe disappointment — some of it politically […]
Jennifer Hudson is to release an affordable fashion collection with QVC. The 30-year-old singer is to introduce the Jennifer Hudson Collection for QVC in September and her new range will comprise of pieces from her former size 16 to her latest look, size six, for all of her fans who span that range. She told WWD: ”I […]
Courtesy of: PraiseRichmond.com Gospel’s own “Choirmaster” Ricky Dillard has announced that he is looking for new voices to add to his energetic choir New G.…
