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Seven D.C. cab drivers have been arrested for allegedly assaulting passengers, prompting a plan to install panic buttons in every taxicab by year’s end. ”What we’re seeing is an increase in [cab drivers] physically manhandling their fares,” D.C. Taxicab Commission Chairman Ron Linton told ABC7. “Striking them. Pulling them out of their cabs. One woman was […]

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    A foundation created by Ray Charles is suing seven of the late singer’s children, accusing them of violating a deal with their father not to claim any rights to his estate. The brewing battle in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles centers on 51 songs written or co-written by Charles. These include “I Got […]

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Via Elev8 Houston talked to My9 on Thursday night for an interview set to air Monday. The interview took place at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., where Whitney first wowed a congregation as a girl and where her funeral was held Feb. 18. Read: Bishop TD Jakes Talks About Working With Whitney’s Family Cissy […]

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Russ Parr‘s new film The Undershepherd is being perceived by as controversial some because the way the Black Church was portrayed onscreen. During a recent visit to “The Russ Parr Morning Show,” cast members of The Undershepherd explained what role the Black Church plays in this film. Take a listen to Russ Parr’s interview with Isaiah Washington,MaLinda Williams, Elise Neal and more right here to hear […]

Inspirational

Introducing children to the Bible at an early age allows them to grow up knowing and applying God’s Word to their life. Young children are   pliable, eager to learn, and enjoy learning about God’s Word. Proverbs reminds us, “Train up a  child in the way he should go; even  when he is old, he will […]

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Via News One: Tyler Perry shared his recent encounter with theA tlanta Police Department on his Facebook fan page today. Perry says he was stopped by police officers soon after leaving his Atlanta studios. The officers did not know who he was and he felt that he was in a situation that could have gone very badly until another […]

(Milford Mill, MD) — The winner of the Mega Millions jackpot in Maryland could stay out of the public spotlight.  Sarah Clinton lives near the Milford Mill 7-Eleven where one of three tickets were sold for a cut of the 640-million-dollar Mega Millions jackpot. Maryland is one of a few states where lottery winners can […]

(Prince George’s Co., MD)  —  Prince George’s County Police Chief Mark Magaw will hold a press conference this morning to update the public on what was a very violent weekend.  Eight people were shot in four separate incidents between Friday night and yesterday morning.  Two men and one woman died. Corporal Mike Rodriguez with Prince […]