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One of the standouts from the “X Factor” Season 3 premiere was Lillie McCloud, a 54-year-old woman (54?! She looks 34), who came out strutting her stuff in leather with her giant hair, and then sang the most lovely “Alabaster Box” by CeCe Winans. The judges were in love. Simon called her “incredible.” Kelly says, “Where you been? […]
In an overwhelming display of compassion, “The Game” has given $10,000 to the family of a 6-year-old girl who was shot dead in front of…
According to the Washington Post, numerous ceremonies and events will be held in the Washington area to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Find some of the events listed below, and leave a comment here on facebook.com/praisdc or twitter @praisedc with suggestions for other ways to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001. […]
E. Steven Collins (pictured), a legendary radio and media personality, passed away Monday morning after suffering a fatal heart attack, according to Praisephilly.com SEE ALSO: Drunk…
News anchor Leon Harris, a beloved fixture on Washington ABC affiliate WJLA-TV, has recovered from a severe medical condition that nearly killed him. In fact,…
Bishop Larry D. Trotter’s Utopia Music Group has signed a distribution deal with Entertainment One Music (eOne). In this deal, eOne will utilize their distribution…
In a surprise move, NAACP President Benjamin Jealous, 40, has announced that he is stepping down from the position in January, 2014, reports USA Today.…
Congratulations parents! You are the mom or dad of a high school senior. This season is filled with worries, joys, sadness and concerns. Set these…
Ayaanah Gibson, a pregnant student at Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina, lost consciousness and bled to death in her dorm room after going into…
Jamal Harris, the 17-year-old Texas hero whose keen observance of his surroundings and quick actions saved a kidnapped woman on the night of August 22,…
This fall, noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. recounts the full trajectory of African-American history in his groundbreaking new six-part series The African Americans:…