Bishop Thomas Dexter “TD” Jakes celebrated 35 years in the ministry. He was shocked of those who were in attendance at his event over the weekend. His family, congregation and community were all in attendance as he expected but he didnt expect Tyler Perry and CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien to host the celebration. On […]

It’s tight but right! In the storybook of life a stifling middle usually ends joyous but you must keep turning the pages.  I tried it! I tested it! It’s true! This is my “Clo-ism” and I’m sticking to it.  Miss Community Clooovia RECENT HEADLINES: First Lady Michelle Obama Headed to VA Tech Commencement This Week […]

You have tried this and that to lose weight. Be the Biggest loser today by simply losing the stress, depression, oppression, gossip, strife, idolatry, jealousy and unforgiveness – that’s 100 pounds.  I tried it! I tested! It’s true! This is my “Clo-ism” and I’m sticking to it.   Miss Community Clooovia RECENT HEADLINES: New Jurisdiction & New Bishop […]

It’s tight but it’s right! This is a great day to be alive so live it, give it, share it and most of all, love it. This is my “Clo-ism” for the day. RECENT HEADLINES: Graduating Students Students React Over Commencement Speaker at a Virginia University | Praise 104.7 LIVE Nation Partner’s with Kirk Franklin […]

Former Massachusett’s governor Mitt Romney is the top contender for the GOP presidential nomination following Tuesday’s primaries. Romney with into the primary with 698 delegates and swept all five states -New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island and Connecticut. However, he must still work hard to win the 1,144 delegates to formally secure the nomination. Mitt Romney […]

This is a great day to be alive, in spite of what it looks or feels like today. Just know that you have received the greatest gift and that is life.  Life is meant to grow you and not slow you. If you are trying to go and they are trying to slow you, repeat after […]

The Obama campaign in Virginia will officially launch African Americans for Obama on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Obama for Virginia events will include an African American women’s roundtable in Alexandria, beauty salon and barber shop outreach in Richmond and a Danville community meeting.  Hampton Roads area supporters will hold a policy roundtable in Hampton, followed by an […]

Governor Writes: “I remain very concerned about the affordability of post-secondary education for the young people of Virginia…..I need your leadership now in holding down in-state tuition and fee increases.” RICHMOND – Following General Assembly passage of a biennial budget that provides over $230 million in new funding for Virginia’s higher education system, Governor Bob […]

Timothy Michael Kaine was born on February 26, 1958. During his time in office, Kaine has held multiple positions. They include, the 76th Mayor of Virginia (1988-2000), the 38th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (2002 –2006), the 51st Chairman of the Democratic National Committee ( 2009 –2011) and the 70th Governor of Virginia (2006-2010). During Kaine’s term for Mayor […]

You may carry the sickle cell trait and don’t know it. Sickle Cell Disease is a dominant African American disease with no cure. Get updated, educated and tested. Join the Unity Ride for Sickle Disease on Saturday, May 5, 2012. All proceeds to benefit the Sickle Cell Association of Richmond-OSCAR. RECENT HEADLINES: Kirk Franklin Announces […]

It’s tight but it’s right! We are on the road to success but rarely do we pull over for rest. Rest rejuvenates the mind, body and spirit. Rest is a natural but we take it granted. Our greatest strength is in our ability to rest. I’m convicted. This is my “Clo-ism” and I’m sticking to […]

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell’s proposed $85 billion budget plan introduced during the opening session of the 2012 Virginia General Assembly finally passed after the fourth try. The General Assembly ended the 2012 session in early March with no budget. Lawmakers reconvened weeks later to work on budget negotiations but still no agreement.  The senate democrats […]