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OWN’s hit drama “Greenleaf,” starring Merle Dandridge, Keith David and Lynn Whitfield, explores a family that runs a megachurch in Memphis — but with deep-seated secrets. The series has been a ratings success for the cabler — and Netflix recently nabbed SVOD rights. Oprah Winfrey, who executive produces the series, has also played a recurring role in […]

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Over 40,000 people cheered on their sides in an intense preach-off with all the competitive spectacle of the Super Bowl. Crossroads Senior pastor Brian Tome said the rivalry is intense, but the message is one of bringing people together. “It’s a national holiday. It doesn’t matter what your religion, what your spirituality is, Americans come […]

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Octavia Spencer is up for her second Academy Award this year, but the star of “Hidden Figures” said Monday that she has even bigger plans. “The role I’m destined to play is to be one of the biggest producers in Hollywood,” Spencer said at the 3rd annual Makers Conference, a women’s empowerment event sponsored by […]

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The ultimate purpose of spending time with God is to commune with God. Man is made for relationship with God (Ecclesiastes 3:11), and thus, in order to have fullness of joy and to be what God wants him to be, he needs to cultivate that relationship. How this is done will make all the difference […]

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Cheryl Fortune is readying her debut album! With the rhythm of a marching band, this dynamic urban inspirational anthem is a triumphant battle cry for over-comers everywhere. Whether one is rising above a bad relationship, a devastating health scare or trouble on the J-O-B, “Fighters” is the song for you! This tune gives hope to […]

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“American Idol” alumna Jordin Sparks frequently shares insights about her Christian faith with her 1 million fans on social media and in her latest post she reveals Jesus’ “most important commandment.” In an Instagram message, Sparks shared Mark 12:28–31. “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and […]

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Pathmegazine reports: Chicago icon Reverend Clay Evans will receive the Ambassador Bobby Jones Legends Award for his many outstanding contributions during his 6 decades of service as a preacher, pastor, award winning Gospel Music recording artist, civil rights leader and humanitarian during the 32nd Annual Stellar Awards held on March 25th at the Orleans Arena […]

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On Instagram, Teddy and Tina Campbell shared a big announcement about an upcoming project. Check out their message below: Source: Instagram/Joy105.com  

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Black History Month is officially upon us and Google has kicked it off like they do each year—with a special Google Doodle. This time the tech giant put the spotlight on little-known, but groundbreaking artist Edmonia Lewis. The Doodle depicts Lewis sculpting one of her most famous works, The Death of Cleopatra, which is currently on display […]

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For black women, hair is more than just strands atop our head. And now one of our favorite actresses has entered the hair game: Gabrielle Union. In an exclusive interview with WWD (Women’s Wear Daily) Gabrielle Union discussed her new hair care line for Black women, called Flawless. Itwill launch exclusively at Ulta Beauty stores […]