Minister Louis Farrakhan spoke to a group of Charlotte leaders on Saturday at Little Rock AME Zion Church. During his unscripted, nearly two-and-a-half hour speech Minister Farrakhan talked about what it meant to be a leader – from a spiritual perspective. Farrakhan told the leaders in the room, which included County Commission Chair Harold Cogdell, […]
Mary Mary is back with a brand new song. It’s an mide-tempo jam that speaks to the importance of Sunday morning to our lives. Listen to it and take our poll to let us know what you think. Is this song hot or not?
The annual Lamplighter Awards are just a few weeks away. In addition to finding out who in our community will be honored for their community service, attendees will have an opportunity to worship with some of the biggest names in gospel. The full line-up includes: Tamela Mann Few entertainers today can match the unbridled energy […]
The Lamplighter Awards are just a few weeks away. We are working hard to prepare for this year’s awards, where we will honor local individuals, groups, churches, organizations and students for their contribution to the community through community service. Wondering who is in the running for this prestigious community award? Here are our 2012 Lamplighter […]
The Lamplighter Awards, presented by The Light 103.9, is designed to acknowledge and honor individuals and organizations lighting the path for others through their volunteerism and community service. The honorees are nominated by citizens throughout The Light 103.9’s listening area and selected by a panel that includes The Light staff and community leaders. The […]
The excitement of the Democratic National Convention is having an impact on everyone in the community – even kids. Three Gastonia (NC) brothers, known collectively as TGB (The Gore Boyz), were so excited about the upcoming election that they decided to write a rally song for the President. The song is titled “We Will Never […]
Dear K Michelle: You have been on my heart for a while now. So many things I want to say to you as a fan and a soror. I am going to explain a few things in detail, but if you don’t remember anything I say, please remember this: God has given you a second […]
If Whitney Houston would have lived to August 9, 2012, should would have been celebrating her 49th birthday. Since she isn’t here to celebrate her birthday, we will celebrate it for her. Here are 3 reasons we love Whitney and will continue to celebrate her life and musical legacy. 3. She was American’s first black […]
Thanks to KissDetroit for sharing this story with us. In a triumphant return to her trademark neo-soul, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Angie Stone hit up Detroit to play a show at the Detroit famed Chene Park amphitheater. While in the D, Ms. Angie Stone stopped by 105.9 Kiss to talk with midday girlfriend, Fantasee Blu. The […]
This weekend the much anticipated remake of “Sparkle,” featuring Whitney Houston, will be released. Actress Mary Alice, who is best known for her role as the Oracle in the Matrix, played Effie, Sparkle’s mother, in the movie. This is the part that Whitney Houston plays in the remake. During a recent interview Mary Alice spoke […]