Retailers are becoming a lot less closeted. Many retailers are turning their attention to gays and lesbians, a group that wields substantial buying power but isn’t fully integrated into mainstream advertising. Similar to other moves to attract different minority groups, the push comes with risks, as it could threaten the retailers’ relationships with some of their […]
This week we spotlight a DC Favorite, Troy Sneed. Not long ago Troy dreamt of stopping wide receivers in the NFL, but a high school injury ended his professional hopes. During the recovery process, God revealed to him the calling of music, which had been in his life since childhood. From his early days as […]
Police in Montgomery County are on the scene of a deadly police-involved shooting in Sandy Spring. Officers were called to Urban Bar-B-Que, located at 805 Olney Sandy Spring Road, just before 5 p.m. Wednesday. When police arrived, an armed man was in the screened-in porch section of the restaurant. He was ordered to put the […]
Some people seem to be destined for their calling from the beginning of their lives. And yet others seem to find their way by almost stumbling upon their mission while on life’s journey. Almost from birth, Earnest Pugh was blessed with a tangible anointing, powerful voice, and gifted to use it. Although seemingly coming out of nowhere, Earnest […]
This week we spotlight local talent and praise and worship leader for Greater Mount Calvary Church in Washington DC Maria Jenkins. This is Maria’s first project entitled “The Journey Of a Worshipper”, and we spotlight the track “Give To The Lord”. Maria is a native of Washington, DC. She received the call to preach the […]
A video of a 68-year-old school bus monitor being mercilessly taunted by seventh-graders became a rallying point against bullies Thursday, with a fund for the New York state grandmother raising at least $380,000 and a deluge of people demanding harsh punishment for the boys.Police said Karen Klein does not want her young tormenters to face […]
Singer-songwriter, Gabriel S. Hardeman, best-known for co-writing R&B star Stephanie Mills’ 1987 #1 hit “I Feel Good All Over” and Teddy Pendegrass’ “Truly Blessed”, died Saturday, June 16 in the Philadelphia area from complications of interstitial fibrosis. He was 68 years old. He was diagnosed with the illness in May 2000, but with medication functioned well until 2005 when he started […]
A man in Waldorf, Md., hopes a bit of public embarrassment will teach his son a lesson about respect. Kevin Burks said his 12-year-old son Kenny didn’t call home this past weekend when he wanted to spend the night at a friend’s house. “All he has to do is check in at 8:30,” said Burks. […]
This is Disney’s magical presentation and it’s happening at the National Theater now through June 24. Don’t miss this awesome presentation, I guarantee that you will not be disappointed but thoroughly entertained. Tickets for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast are on sale at the National Theatre Box office and via Telecharge at (800) 447-7400 or online at Telecharge.com. For group tickets of 15 or more, call […]
On Friday, reporter Neil Munro heckled Barack Obama as the president announced his new policy toward the children of Illegal Immigrants: President Obama became embroiled in a furious confrontation with a political reporter who heckled him as he announced his new immigration policy in the Rose Garden of the White House on Friday. During Obama’s speech, […]
This week we spotlight Anthony Brown, a 20-something, urban, musically-endowed and gifted songwriter and vocalist. With an artistic pedigree that is steadily refining his stature and distinction, Brown is quickly becoming recognized as an up-and-coming force in the gospel music industry and church music ministry. Remember the song “It Aint Over” by Maurette Brown Clark? Anthony […]
Rodney King, whose beating by Los Angeles police in 1991 was caught on camera and sparked riots after the acquittal of the four officers involved, was found dead in his swimming pool Sunday, authorities and his fiancee said. He was 47. Police in Rialto, California, received a 911 call from King’s fiancee, Cynthia Kelly, about […]