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Amanda Seales On Hosting BET Awards: I'm 'Not Trying To Have Black Twitter Come For Me'

The annual awards show, which always gets it right in terms of performers and tributes—this year, Lil Wayne will honor the late Kobe Bryant while Wayne Brady will pay tribute to the late Little Richard—is back at it again, giving us a much needed break from the cycle of trauma

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Connors Temple Plans Installation Service for Pastor-Elect | The Savannah Tribune

On February 25, 2020, a church meeting was held for the purpose of the election of a pastor. Two candidates were presented, a secret ballot vote was taken, the election results tabulated, and Thomas Jamaine Sills declared the winner. It was motioned, seconded, and carried that Sills become the

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Educator Joseph Charles Price was born

Few Individuals have made the impact on their times or left the legacy to their beneficiaries as did Joseph Charles Price, founder and first president of Livingstone

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(1886) Alexander Crummell, “Common Sense in Common Schooling”

On September 13, 1886, Alexander Crummell preached a sermon at his church, St. Luke’s Church in Washington, D.C. where he challenged many of the prevailing ideas about the importance of classical education. His sermon is reprinted

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Harriet Beecher Stowe Quotes

Quotations from Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Toms Cabin and other novels and books. Learn more: Harriet Beecher Stowe Biography

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Area Musician Appointed Dean Of The National Convention Of Gospel Choirs And Choruses, Inc. | Florida Sentinel Bulletin

KEVIN PARROTT …Dean, National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses, Inc. BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor A Tampa resident has been appointed Dean of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses, Inc. Dr. Kevin B. Parrott, an area musician, learned of the appointment

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Greater Sound of Greater St. Stephen FGBC Performs Mighty Long Way

The post Greater Sound of Greater St. Stephen FGBC Performs Mighty Long Way appeared first on Essence.

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We Need More Wayshowers

Jesus was a powerful Wayshower to his disciples, the multitudes that followed him, individuals who experienced miracles through their interactions with him and to the religious leaders of his

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Pharrell Williams Set To Executive Product Netflix Gospel Series

One of Hip-Hops greatest minds will be bringing religious music to the forefront. Skateboard P is slotted to create a new show on the soul of Christian music. As spotted on Hypebeast the Virginia creative will be taking on an executive role at Netflix. According to Variety Pharrell Williams has

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Source: The Urban Daily

Deep Soul The Up Rising Of Sam Cooke Part 1.

Samuel Sam Cooke is considered to be one of the pioneers and founders of soul music. http://tiny.cc/fqb7w

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Greenleaf: OWN Network Hit Is The Number One Cable Telecast For Women 25-54 - The Seattle Medium

OWN was Tuesday night’s #2 cable network among women 25-54 with “Greenleaf” the #1 cable telecast in the key demo. OWN was Tuesday night’s #1 network on all of television, including broadcast and cable, for African American women and total viewers. Currently, OWN has four of the Top 20 original

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Former pastor gives Atlanta’s homeless a place to wash their hands | Afro

So when a homeless man told Lester how difficult it was for people living on the streets to wash their hands to avoid catching or spreading the coronavirus, it was only natural for Lester to spring into

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0

How Pastor Mike McClure Jr.'s 'Big' Hit Brings Even Bigger Blessings

By Javacia Harris Bowser For the Birmingham Times The COVID-19 crisis may have slowed down many people, but not the Rev. Mike McClure Jr., senior pastor of Birmingham’s Rock City Church. Even amid the pandemic, he remains as busy as ever. Thanks to the success of his debut album “Live Free” and his

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African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1792- )

Originally established as The African Church, The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas was founded in 1792 by and for persons of African descent to foster personal and religious freedoms and self-determination. The original African Church was an outgrowth of the Free African Society, a mutual aid

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Virtual Community Calendar: Week of June 28

June 28 Andrew’s World with host Andrew Whigham III on blogtalkradio.com 8 am-10 am. Tune in for thought-provoking, enlightening, informative, and entertaining news and commentary. Join the conversation at 646-200-0459

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Aretha Franklin

Born: 3/25/1942 Memphis, TennesseeAretha Franklin is an American singer and musician. Franklin began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L. Franklins church as a child. In 1960, at the age of 18, Franklin embarked on a secular career, recording for Columbia Records but only

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Black theology

Black theology, or Black liberation theology, refers to a theological perspective which originated among African American seminarians and scholars, and in some black churches in the United States and later in other parts of the world. It contextualizes Christianity in an attempt to help those of

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Greenleaf: OWN Network hit is the number one cable telecast for women | The Atlanta Voice

The fifth and final season premiere of OWN’s hit megachurch drama “Greenleaf” (6/23/20) delivered 1.9 million viewers and ranked as Tuesday night’s #1 cable telecast in OWN’s key demographic of women 25-54, which is up +2% from last season’s premiere. The acclaimed drama from

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Source: The Atlanta Voice

First Online Gospel Marathon, successfully crowdfunded on Show4me, to start on July 27 - Milwaukee Community Journal

Award-winning artists, including Rhythm of Gospel recipient Ree and The Prayze Factor People’s Choice Awards winner Chief Apostle, stage the very first virtual gospel marathon LONDON/ATLANTA, Jul. 22, 2020. Seven gospel artists will play seven online shows of gospel music in a 7-day marathon to

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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

Sagicor 50th Anniversary

Sagicor's 50th anniversary 'thank you' virtual concert was one for the books. The event was streamed live across the company's social media pages on Sunday, June 28 and brought out the the big names in gospel, reggae, and dancehall. Reggae frontliners included Freddie McGregor, Tessanne Chin, and

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Yolanda Adams reveals her rapper celebrity crush in new talk show

Yolanda Adams appeared on the debut of OWN‘s new talk show “Girlfriends Check In” on Saturday and spilled the beans on one of her celebrity

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Abel, Elijah (1810-1884)

Elijah Abel, early convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), was born on July 25, 1810 in Washington County, Maryland to Andrew and Delilah Abel, likely in bondage. There is some evidence that he used the Underground Railroad to escape slavery. He eventually found his way to

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‘Gospel Grace’ Radio Announcer Fatally Shot in Baltimore

BALTIMORE (AP) — A long time Gospel radio announcer was fatally shot outside her home in a case Baltimore police call a “senseless” and “tragic

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Covid-19: Mpumalanga police station temporarily closed after employee tests positive | News24

The Kriel police station has been closed temporarily after an employee tested positive for Covid-19, Mpumalanga police say

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This, Too, Shall Pass

This, Too, Shall Pass By Monroe Miller, Connectional Sons of Allen President The Bible provides information on religious festivals that acknowledge God’s acts of celebration [...]

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Remembering Radio Legend Patrick Ellis | Afro

By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@54.173.194.164 Patrick Ellis, 77, who hosted 96.3 WHUR- FM’s “Gospel Spirit Show” for more than 40 years, died on July 16 from complications due to COVID-19. The longtime broadcaster had been in the hospital since last month for treatment of

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Williams v. Mississippi (1898)

? Submitted March 18, 1898. Decided April 25, 1898. At June term 1896 of the Circuit Court of Washington County, Mississippi, the plaintiff in error was indicted by a grand jury composed entirely of white men for the crime of murder. On the 15th day of June he made a motion to quash the indic

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African-American neighborhood

African-American neighborhoods or black neighborhoods are types of ethnic enclaves found in many cities in the United States. Generally, an African American neighborhood is one where the majority of the people who live there are African American. Some of the earliest African-American neighborhoods

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(1836) James Forten, Jr. “Put on the Armour of Righteousness”

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WEAA’s Womack to be Laid to Rest | Afro

Tyra Womack, who was known to listeners of WEAA as Tyra Phillips, will be laid to rest on June

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