Mainstream pop culture has long been known to take from the artistic contributions of the Black community, then repurposing that art as their own. Much of history will show the vast majority of this pilfering resulted in massive financial gain that never trickled down to the originators of the music, photo, art, design, writing, and […]
Many may remember when Byron Cage was a part of the Praise 104.1 family. He graced the airways every Sunday afternoon with his whit, inspiration, and many of his celebrity friends stopping by. Then he moved back to Atlanta to serve over a music ministry and to continue to be a supportive loving son to […]
It was some years ago that I first heard a Korean ensemble sing the Richard Smallwood classic, “Total Praise.” They did not just sing it, but they SANG it. If you closed your eyes and listened, you would have thought you were listening to a praise team straight from the pulpit of an African America […]
It was just a couple of months ago when I was finally able to interview Annie Simons for Women’s History Month about her place in history. I attempted to interview her for Black History Month but was postponed due to what I now know was ongoing health issues. I finally got her to consent to […]
You may remember, a little over a week before the new year, Pastor David Wright, son of the legendary Grammy nominated artist Rev. Timothy Wright, took to Facebook to solicit prayers for his brother Danny Wright. Danny, is the father of “DJ” who lost his life in the same 2008 car accident that claimed the […]
Many female athletes who become pregnant, silently slip away from their sport to pursue motherhood. You see, the culture persists that a woman should sacrifice her pursuits once accepting the call to be a mother. History has shown, if a new mom does return to her sport, she will be met with criticism and judgment […]
I remember my graduation day, sitting in the grass outside the Wiseman Center on the campus of Bowie State University, waiting to receive my reward for years of faithful studying, service to the WBSU radio station, and time as a teacher’s assistant. The energy was high. The ceremony was for our families to receive their […]
When I think of my many years buying 10 packs of noodles for a dollar, then religiously eating them for seemingly every meal, I get very nostagic and am reminded of my simplier, carefree youth. Then, I see a video that takes that same “food” and uses it to fix a broken sink. Suddenly, my […]
The legendary Lady Tramaine Hawkins started singing with The Edwin Hawkins Singers when she was just 17 years old. She went on to lend her voice to Walter Hawkins’ Love Center Chorale, leading some of his biggest hits like “Changed” and “Goin’ Up Yonder.” Not only did she become a Love Alive staple, but she […]
Happy 25th anniversary to the Love Fellowship Tabernacle in East New York, where Bishop Hezekiah Walker is the Pastor. “Bishop Hez” also pastors a church in Pennsylvania and South Africa, as well as continues a successful, award-winning recording career. But through it all, the constant has always been his church home; Love Fellowship. Congratulations for […]
I have been blessed to be in this radio industry going on 3 decades. When I look back on the many people I have had the opportunity to encounter, it is inspiring. I remember their stories, the wisdom they shared with me, the laughs we had on and off the air, and the inspiration they […]