The signature fundraiser of Summer Celebration attracts a sold-out audience each year where top corporate, government and community leaders enjoy unique networking opportunities and an awards ceremony that recognizes some of the nation’s most outstanding leaders. This year’s awardees include Mike Epps, Taraji P. Henson, Idris Elba, Congressman Andre Carson, Honorable Mayor Gregory Ballard, Brad […]
The passing of gospel great Walter Hawkins gave me the opportunity to go back into his rich music catalog and check out all of the wonderful music he and his family gave the world. Every song he and his family sang,gave GOD the glory and praise. Although some of his music is considered “old school”, […]
Screen Image Awards were given out today to two very accomplished individuals. Idris Elba who won for Male Screen Image and Taraji P. Henson who won for Female Screen Image. Both of the stars talked a bit on there road to success and what they have done to stay afloat in the world of cinema. […]
A two-day celebration for the music legend Walter Hawkins will begin on Tuesday, July 20 with a star-studded musical salute to the gospel great featuring Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Bebe Winans and Hawkin’s former wife and protege’ Tramaine Hawkins to name a few.
From HuffPost.com: Four students have sued Savannah State University on the grounds that they were denied promised athletic scholarships because of they are white.The students…
Speech Length 58 Minutes. Audio ©2010 Eastern Star Church. Used by permission. Above is the entire address by Rev. Al Sharpton, President of the National Action Network, delivered at Eastern Star Church, Sunday, July 11th. Rev. Sharpton was invited to Indianapolis by the Baptist Ministers Alliance. His sermon addressed the issues concerning police brutality in […]
Today was a time of reflection and honor for comedian Mike Epps. The Mayor Greg Ballard of Indianapolis awarded him the Key to the city along with the Expo committee honoring him with an award for Entertainer of The Year! Epps is originally from the East side Indianapolis and is active in his old community […]
From The New York Times An explosion of smart-phone software has placed an arsenal of trivia at the fingertips of every corner-bar debater, with talking points on sports, politics and how to kill a zombie. Now it is taking on the least trivial topic of all: God. Publishers of Christian material have begun producing iPhone […]
according to eurweb.com The world will say goodbye to gospel legend Walter Hawkins on Wednesday, July 21 in Oakland, Calif. A musical tribute will also commence the night before in his honor. Hawkins, pastor of Oakland’s Love Center Church, passed away July 11 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was only 61-years-old. Carrying […]
Audio Included in Post. Runs 31 Minutes. Audio ©2010 WTLC/Radio One. Kemba Smith Pradia got caught up in the wrong crowd in college. She was in a abusive relationship with a drug dealer which brought her Federal drug dealing and conspiracy charges which led to a sentence of 24 years in prison. She served six […]
Audio Included in Post. Runs 7 Minutes. Audio ©2010 WTLC/Radio One. Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard made his first comments directly to the African-American community concerning IMPD and the Brandon Johnson case. The Mayor was interviewed on the first day of Afternoons with Amos live coverage from the 40th Indiana Black Expo.
