It’s been 35+ years since Bishop Thomas Dexter Jakes answered God’s call to minister. According to The Christian Post, Jakes expressed: “I set out to preach a day, and a day became a week, and a week became a month, and a month became a year. And we’re here.” In 1980, Jakes started his first congregation […]
JULY 23, 1984 — 21-year-old Vanessa Williams gives up her Miss America title, the first resignation in the pageant’s history, after Penthouse magazine announces plans to publish nude photos of the beauty queen in its September issue. She had already made history becoming the first African American to win the title. More history was […]
As distinguishable as someone’s name can be to large audiences, we often find that real struggle is a lonely battle. With so much bad news going on in society today, it’s good to hear a story of restoration and faith impact the Gospel community. Gospel music legend Pastor Norman Hutchins recently shared his testimony exclusively […]
Deitrick and Dominique Haddon share their first wedding anniversary with us! They picked out special moments! Deitrick shared love notes to his wife all weekend! He started by saying: It’s our anniversary weekend so get ready to be flooded with pics of the Haddon’s!!lol Tommorrow July 20th will mark 1 year of marriage with my lovely wife @domerella!! […]
1940 – James E Clyburn – Congressman D-South Carolina was born in Sumter, South Carolina. The Highest Ranked Black in the U.S. Congress House of Representatives. James Enos “Jim” Clyburn is the U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 6th congressional district, serving since 1993, and the Assistant Democratic Leader since 2011. He was previously House Majority Whip, serving in that post from […]
JULY 16, 1947 — ALEXIS HERMAN — 23rd U.S. Secretary of Labor was born in Mobile, Alabama. Alexis Margaret Herman (born July 16, 1947) is an American politician who served as the 23rd U.S. Secretary of Labor, serving under President Bill Clinton. Prior to her appointment, she was Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public […]
Watch the Preachers Of L.A. Special, hosted by Michelle Williams! Airs July 23 10/9c. Bishop Ron Gibson, Minister Deitrick Haddon, Pastor Wayne Chaney and Minister Jay Haizlip. Known for their fiery sermons, community outreach and passionate followings, pastors have become iconic, beloved, and sometimes polarizing figures in modern culture. Yet, few people have access to these larger-than-life men away from the pulpit. Until now.
Few gospel groups can equal the Williams Brothers in terms of longevity and popularity. The trio dates back to 1960, when Doug and Melvin’s father, the late Leon “Pop” Williams founded the group. In April 1991, Melvin, Henry and Doug decided to merge musical talent with industry expertise to form their own label dedicated to […]
JULY 15, 1968 — American comedian was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Edward “Eddie” Rubin Griffin (born July 15, 1968) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Eddie Sherman on the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie, along with co-star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and his role as the title character in the 2002 comedy film Undercover Brother. Griffin […]
Pam Oliver is no longer Fox’s top NFL sideline reporter. And after this coming football season, she will no longer be a sideline reporter at all. Oliver confirmed the news to Sports Illustrated on Sunday night that she will move to the network’s No. 2 team for her 20th NFL broadcasting season. Erin Andrews has […]