‘News’ Archives
Houston’s own Marcus D. Wiley
MARCUS D. WILEY Many years ago when most people were just catching on to ‘ Go Green’ to keep the environment Eco Friendly, comedian Marcus D. Wiley had already made his contribution by injecting healthy laughter to the masses through “Clean Comedy.” Fast forward a [Read More]
Head of Southern Christian Leadership Conference Dies
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The Rev. Howard Creecy, Jr., a Baptist preacher chosen early this year as the new president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, died suddenly Thursday (July 28) at the age of 57. His death means the civil rights organization founded by the late Rev. Martin [Read More]
Capitol/EMI Celebrates Black Music Month
New Digital Collection Captures 20 Songs At The Center Of Soul Music HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of Black Music Month, Capitol/EMI has released a new digital compilation, The Soul Of Capitol Records: Rare & Well-Done (Vol. 1). The [Read More]
“Rejoice And Shout” Explores The Gospel Roots
The new movie “Rejoice and Shout” takes viewers back through the history of one of African-American culture’s most influential musical traditions. “Rejoice and Shout,” traces the development of the gospel music into today’s blues, [Read More]
Eddie Long Case Is Over
Eddie Long Case Is Over Bishop Eddie Long’s sexual misconduct case “has been resolved,” according the attorney of the four men suing the Georgia pastor. (See related video.) Details of the settlement were not announced. Last year, Maurice [Read More]
Churches More Like Fast Food Restaurants? One Pastor Thinks So
Are churches becoming more and more like fast food restaurants today? Megachurch pastor Brady Boyd asks readers the tough question that has plagued many pastors and congregations alike, touching upon a rather sensitive subject for most religious leaders. “Have we, as [Read More]
National BDPA and WorkplaceDiversity.com Announce Winners of the 2011 Best Companies for Blacks in Technology Award
Premier Organization for African Americans in IT and Leading Diversity Job Board Recognize Best Companies for Blacks in Technology LARGO, Md. and PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The National BDPA, Black Data Processing Associates (www.bdpa.org), and [Read More]
Hopkins, 46, Becomes Oldest World Title Winner
Bernard Hopkins, age 46, became the oldest man to win a boxing world title on Saturday when he defeated Canada’s Jean Pascal in a unanimous decision to claim the WBC and IBO light-heavyweight belts. “It feels great,” Hopkins said after eclipsing the [Read More]
T.D. Jakes: The New Tyler Perry?
T.D. Jakes’ “Jumping the Broom” was a hit and shows his growing abilities to produce a good a great movie. In light of the new success, preacher turned movie mogul is proceeding to produce with former Fox Studios chief Joe Roth on a new Sony production based [Read More]
Harold Camping After Failed Rapture Prediction
Harold Camping has surfaced over the weekend at his home, and said that dealing with the aftermath of his failed of the global rapture prediction forcast was difficult. “I’m looking for answers,” he said, admitting that he was “flabbergasted.” The Family Radio [Read More]
