Inspiration
Bishop Eddie Long, 63, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has passed away. News of his transition was confirmed during the Atlanta morning service, and later via an official statement from New Birth, where he served as Senior Pastor since 1987. The official statement from the church reads:
News
With just days left in his historic tenure as the nations 44th President, President Obama tells his own story, in his final TV interview, premiering Sunday, January 15 at 9PM ET/PT on HISTORY. In profound and candid new interviews with the POTUS conducted both before and after the 2016
Technology
20th Century Fox and Black Girls CODE have partnered to create FutureKatherineJohnsons.com, a website built by and profiling the next generation of young women poised to make a difference in our world the same way that Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson did at NASA, as told
Community
Calling all families! NBA All Star, Baron Davis is bringing his Black Santa Company to Oakland for some holiday cheer! Enjoy Black Santa in Oakland, Thursday, December 22nd. The fun and festive events will include Davis, NFL All-Pro Marshawn Lynch, Recording Artist Too Short and others alongside Oakland Elected Officials
Bay Area
American Red Cross, Unity Council and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced plans to bring relief to victims of this past weekend’s Oakland 'Ghost Ship' warehouse fire. In support of the local Oakland community, PG&E is donating $30,000 in total
Bay Area
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation, in collaboration with Literacy Lab, is seeking to partner with Oakland congregations and places of worship, to engage their communities in building literacy skills for young children. This opportunity includes Literacy Lab services to help places of worship: * Host early childhood literacy events to bolster the
Gospel
Karew Records marks the rise of "Hang On" (feat. Kierra Sheard) on the charts, with the single hitting #8 on Billboard's Gospel Airplay chart this week. The lead radio single from the hit album GEI LIVE, "Hang On" provides encouragement and comfort to inspire
Gospel
One of the gospel industry's most exclusive annual events is doing 2017 big with the recent announcement of their 2017 Honoress - Kim Burrell and Marvin Sapp. Broadcast Music, Inc.(BMI) will honor gospel music superstars Kim Burrell and Marvin Sapp at the 18th annual BMI Trailblazers of
Bay Area
More than ever people are looking for ways to step up their volunteerism, and give back in their neighborhoods. We’ve gathered up a list of local Thanksgiving Meals, Volunteer Opportunities, and Worship Services to make your search a little easier. Take a peek, and tell a friend. Spread the
Gospel
Just a few days ago, The Dream Team honored Kurt Carr and Lynette Hawkins-Stephens for their contributions to gospel music. The evenings musical tribute was held at the famed Love Center Ministries (Oakland, CA), and drew artist and peers from around the country to join in the celebration. B. Slade
Gospel
Tune in this Sunday to Joyful Noise as Host, Tye Tribbett welcomes Fantasia for a powerful duet performance of "I Made It." The gospel song was released on Fantasia's fifth studio album "The Definition Of" which also features Tribbett on the track. The October
Inspiration
Academy Award® nominee Eddie Murphy (Best Supporting Actor, Dreamgirls, 2006) and Britt Robertson (Tomorrowland) star in the heart-warming film Mr. Church, arriving on Digital HD and On Demand October 21and on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) October 25 from Codeblack Films and Lionsgate. Currently in theaters, the