Praise Report
Kirk Franklin took home the prestigious Gospel Artist Of The Year award at the 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards this month but what has stayed on the minds of many was the powerful acceptance speech urging Christians to speak out against injustice. He talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about his disappointment in the television network for editing […]
While the Gospel and Christian Community cringes at hearing any bad news about the Church or Famous Singers and Musicians, this day puts a shadow on the term “bad” with the news of an Alexandria, Virgina Pastor and First Lady. Pastor Terry Millender, 52, of the Victorious Life Church along with his wife, Brenda Millender, […]
Whoopi Goldberg spoke with passion on Friday’s installment of The View about the issue of voter suppression,The Root reported. During the discussion, some of Goldberg’s co-hosts attempted a comparison between the black struggle to vote and women’s struggle to vote, which prompted a fiery speech from Goldberg. “Black people vote because we earned the right to […]
Lithonia megachurch pastor Bishop Eddie L. Long told his congregation during a service earlier this month that God had healed him. “I’ve been on a journey and just recalibrating myself,” Long said in the video, which was posted on YouTube on Oct. 16 by Miz Justice. “And like I said, I had some health issues and God […]
Jojo Martin is no stranger to gospel music. Over the years the California native has shared the stage with Tyrese, Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, James Fortune, Mary Mary, Tweet and Dave Hollister. He talks exclusively to Black America Web about his start in the business, using social media to spread the word about living with kidney […]
Howard University honored Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Radio One, Inc., the largest Black-owned multi-media company in the country, with the unveiling of the Cathy Hughes School of Communications yesterday. During an exclusive, star-studded extravaganza, the prestigious university commemorated her lifetime commitment to excellence. University and public officials Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, President, […]
Lecrae has released a new single from his upcoming follow-up to Anomaly called “Can’t Stop Me Now (Destination)”. Not only does the sound represent a fresh direction, but the lyrics are emotional and transparent, addressing police shootings, doubt and even depression. He told Billboard that the new song started as a journal entry that he […]
The Christmas season is almost upon us and Earnest Pugh is prepping for it by releasing a new holiday track called “Ring Dem Bells.” Back in 2012 he released Christmas with Earnest Pugh & Friends, which boosts the latter mentioned, “Holy To You,” Christmas classics like “Silent Night,” “Do You Hear What I Hear” and […]
It’s that time of the year where the changing season my cause tickles in throats across the country. In this edition of GRIFF’s Prayer, GRIFF fends his off with a vigorous appeal to God. He asks for God to send angels down to tend to and heal his throat- with song, or anointed oils, of […]
There’s a saying that it’s better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. I strongly disagree. Although taking initiative and being proactive have their place, the general order of things in the Kingdom of God begins with inquiring of the Lord- ASKING FIRST. I believe that many of the issues that we […]