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Gospel singer Shirley Caesar threw herself in a media shark tank when she stepped in to defend Kim Burrell’s statements towards homosexuals in a 2016 sermon. At a recent church service, Caesar shares insight on how Pastors should be mindful of what is said publicly about sexuality as a leader in the church: “We’re living […]

Gospel singer Shirley Caesar threw herself in a media shark tank when she stepped in to defend Kim Burrell’s statements towards homosexuals in a 2016 sermon. At a recent church service, Caesar shares insight on how Pastors should be mindful of what is said publicly about sexuality as a leader in the church: “We’re living […]

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  Today marks the founding date of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., better known among Black Letter Greek Organizations as the “Nupes.” In 1911, 10 students gathered on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington and began a tradition that has expanded to a membership 150,000 members strong worldwide. The fraternity was founded as […]

Cam Newton may not be winning on the football field these days (well, at least as consistently as last season) but he’s definitely winning at life. The Carolina Panthers quarterback took to The Players Tribune to share a poem and video dedicated to his firstborn son, Chosen. He and his girlfriend, Kia Proctor, are awaiting […]

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  Macy’s announced today that they are planning to close 68 stores in 2017 and two of them are in Central Ohio. The Macy’s locations at Eastland Mall and the Mall at Tuttle Crossing (furniture/home/kids/men’s) will be closing their doors.  A total of 125 employees will be let go between the two locations.  Final clearance […]

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In this edition of the Ericaism, Erica Campbell talks about being grateful for the tough love she received from her parents. She hasn’t always felt that way, however. Erica explains that she, like many of us, often felt like her parents were being unfair. But as an adult, she understands exactly how tough love functions […]

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As one year turns into another, there is always that problem of the new year’s resolution. While some people won’t even cosign on the concept, others find themselves tasked with the objective of picking a resolution that will push them to grow, while also avoiding setting unrealistic goals for themselves. In this edition of GRIFF’s […]

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In this edition of Love Talking, Erica Campbell takes a look at some recent controversy surrounding her friend and gospel singer Kim Burrell. Just as we rang in the new year, a video excerpt of a sermon given by Kim hit the web and went viral. The clip showcased a part of the speech in […]

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Unsung, is kicking off its 10th season tonight with an episode centered on the amazing SWV.

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On this day in 1990, the city of Selma, Ala. once again became the epicenter of racial tensions after a city-wide school boycott. Students were angered at the firing of the city’s first Black school superintendent, Dr. Norwand Rousell, who lost his job after dismantling what he felt was a discriminatory policy. In 1987, Dr. […]