FILLING THE EMPTINESS We all experience seasons where we feel emptiness: an ache deep within us that is inexplicable but present all at once.  In those times, when we aren’t  sure what it is that we’re longing for, it is more of God that we need. Deep in the heart of every person, there is […]

NEVER WASTED God doesn’t leave us alone in our weakness.  When we feel incapable, he gives us the strength we lack to accomplish the task.  When we are working sincerely for him, our work – no matter how insignificant it may seem – will always be effective. We may feel like a failure in the […]

This week Deitrick Haddon is the Artist Spotlight.  He talked to the “Get Up Morning Crew” about his latest release, “Here Comes The Joy”.  The song along with the video gives you a throwback theme that will have you jamming, as only Deitrick can do. D. Haddy talks to Erica Campbell and GRIFF about the […]

SONGS OF VICTORY Life can feel like a battle sometimes.  From keeping up with busy schedules to making major decisions, we are met with challenges daily.  Some days we just want to hide away for a while so we can recharge and refocus. God is our hiding place – our protection and our rest.  He […]

Todd Dulaney’s “Satisfied,” featuring Smokie Norful, ascends to No. 1 on Billboard‘s Gospel Airplay chart (dated Sept. 17). In the tracking week ending Sept. 11, the song increased by 7% in plays. The coronation marks the sixth for Dulaney and the third for Norful on Gospel Airplay. It’s also the fifth in a row for Dulaney […]

Gospel recording artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Lamont Sanders’ radio hit “He Kept Me” cracked the top 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart.  “He Kept Me” is the new Bear Tag, New Jersey native’s highest charting radio single to date. From his EP HE’S A KEEPER (Fred Jerkins Music/opens in a new windowDarkchild Gospel/Bear Tag Entertainment), “He Kept Me” debuted on […]

This week on the Community Affairs Show, Cheryl Jackson speaks with the CEO and President of Industrial Bank, B. Doyle Mitchell, Jr.  This year marks 88 Years that Industrial Bank has served our community here in the DMV.  President Mitchell talks about his Grand-father’s vision to serve the African American Community during a time when […]

The Artist Spotlight this week is on Jonathan McReynolds.  The GRAMMY and Stellar Award winner Jonathan McReynolds released the official music video for his newest single, “Your World” (MNRK Music Group). “Your World” reminds the listener of God’s sovereignty – it’s a bop, intentionally upbeat, and happy. The song was written to help people lift […]

BLOOM WHERE PLANTED Most of us want to make a significant mark somewhere in our lifetime.  It’s comforting to believe that the routine of our ordinary lives is merely preparation for the really big assignment that surely is just around the corner.  You know, the lofty thing, the high calling, the noble assignment that undoubtedly […]

This week on the Community Affairs Show, Cheryl Jackson speaks with Toya Carmichael about her passion to help Black owned Business in the District of Columbia to build an grow.  With a back ground in Law, Toya has the formula you need to establish your business.  From grant writing to Government licences Carmichael Community Connections […]

  Today on the Community Affairs Show, Cheryl Jackson talks with Rev. Dr. Jonathan Weaver, Pastor of the Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church.  Greater Mt. Nebo will host the Pan African Collective Family Reunion, Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 12 noon to 4pm.  At the Family Reunion you will experience African Culture through a live […]

DRINK IT IN There is wonder to be found in snowflakes, raindrops, and even strange bugs.  Though we often don’t love the idea of encountering too many of those things, if we stop and look, if we allow ourselves to really see what is there, it’s pretty amazing. The same can be true of God’s […]