BET unveiled several upcoming projects, which includes at talk show hosted by Bishop T.D. Jakes. The Sunday talk show will be called “T.D. Jakes Presents: Mind, Body & Soul.” Read more at http://tinyurl.com/chmwbbe. Source: Black Christian News

According to reports, Gambia’s President, Yahya Jammeh, sent a stern warning to gays and lesbians while speaking before the country’s Parliament in Banjul. Yes, The Freedom newspaper made note that Jammeh confirmed that any chances of him exercising any tolerance towards alternative styles of boo loving are next to nil.   FULL STORY

In an altruistic move unparallelled on the right side of the aisle, President Barack Obama has joined key congressional Democrats in pledging to return 5…

“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” is the popular name of the last speech delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. King spoke on April 3, 1968, at the Mason Temple (Church of God in Christ Headquarters) in Memphis, Tennessee. The next day, King was assassinated. The speech primarily concerns the Memphis Sanitation Strike. King calls for […]

Local/State News

The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon sold out on Sunday. This is the 12th consecutive year the 37th running marathon has been sold out. Entries postmarked on or before March 31 will still be accepted. Current registrants who are unable to participate may transfer their entry to another person. There is a $20 administration and processing […]

In an Exclusive Radio Interview, Afternoons with Amos talked with three groundbreaking American big city Mayors. Michael Coleman is Mayor of Columbus, Ohio; the country’s 15th largest city.  Mayor Coleman is in his fourth term and he’s African-American. Mayor Coleman has the second longest tenure of any Black Mayor of a majority-white city in history.  […]

Indiana Governor Mike Pence visited Afternoons with Amos to talk with Amos and listeners about a wide range of issues.  In his first visit to the program as Governor, Pence discussed a number of leading issues affecting Indiana, though time and again the Governor returned to what he said was the top issue for Hoosiers […]

Robert Smith (pictured) was cuffed by New Orleans police Monday and charged with one count of cruelty to a juvenile when he allegedly placed a…

Join Praise 1300 tomorrow April 4th for our annual St Jude Chlidren’s Research Hospital Radiothon. By becoming a “Partner In Hope” you can help save…

National

Wednesday marks the opening day for the 15th Annual National Action Network Convention, a gathering of civil rights, religious, and LGBT rights leaders headed by…

Sports

The Indianapolis Colts have added a wide receiver target for Andrew Luck. The team announced the signing of former Oakland Raiders receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey on their website Monday evening. “We feel great about acquiring a talented player in Darrius Heyward-Bey,” said General Manager Ryan Grigson. “He’s big, strong and shows toughness in traffic and after […]

  Beyonce covers VOGUE UK May 2013 issue and granted them an unusually candid interview. She talks about everything important to her–marriage, motherhood and her musical journey.…