The U.S. Post Office chooses activist Dorothy Height for its 2017 'Forever' stamp series. Height becomes the 15th Black Woman honored with a postage stamp.
Flint's water crisis is a serious ongoing public health concern, not fodder for sports events.
Lauren Puryear is a coupon connoisseur who has gone viral for her goal to feed 30,000 people by her 30th birthday next September — using only coupons. Puryear, 29, has met the halfway mark and has fed over 15,000 people since she started the hobby just ten months ago. “Prior to couponing I was feeding the homeless, but it was […]
Clifton Ross III breaks down his new EP that tells the story of a process that ultimately results in God being present in every moment.
Dawn-Lyen Gardner has been a professional actress since the age of 9 years old. She has previously starred in Castle, ER, Luke Cage, and more, but you might recognize her as Charley on Ava DuVernay & Oprah‘s hit show, “Queen Sugar.” She discusses how “revolutionary” the show has been, and how much she enjoys working […]
Vandals defaced an Evansville, Indiana, church on Thanksgiving, leaving the message "Kill All Koons" on the sanctuary doors.
Grammy award-winning gospel singer Kierra Sheard is a woman of many trades, from fashion design to judge on Sunday Best. She talks about the inspiration for her song, “Hang On,” which she recorded with her church family, and how much fun she had shooting the music video for it. Kierra also talks about her BRL […]
Supporters of no-zero grading argue that it keeps failing students engaged. Opponents contend that it makes students less accountable.
Damon Little came through the “Get Up!” studio to hang out and chat with Erica Campbell and GRIFF about his gorgeous and powerful song, “I Won’t Be Defeated.” He talks about his quite legendary musical upbringing, and tells the story of the life-altering open heart surgery that inspired the song. Plus, he talks about the […]