Few artists of any genre have entered the music industry with the resume of multiple Stellar Award winner DeWayne Woods. Protégé of famed producer Donald Lawrence, Woods has served as background vocals coordinator for some of today’s biggest talent, including mega pop star Celine Dion and jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum. Woods was also afforded the […]
The 7th Annual Spirit of Praise celebration turned out to be one of the most amazing Gospel concerts of 2014. Hezekiah Walker, John P. Kee, Ricky Dillard, JJ Hairston and more lifted the spirit of an excited Evangel Cathedral that was packed wall to wall. Check out the video to see what you missed! ALSO […]
I’ve watched over the past few days as people have criticized Janay Rice for staying with Ray Rice. It hurt me to the core to ready their statements and prompted me to share my own story. Sharing my story lead me to the story of another young woman. She was a classmate at UNC-Chapel Hill. […]
Race is a difficult subject to escape in America. When you are black, biracial – or not Anglo – you often find yourself torn to fit in, integrate, choose a side. You constantly find yourself seeking approval only to find that you are invisible and will never acquire what you see. It is as Ralph […]
It is difficult to watch the events transpiring in Ferguson, Missouri without experiencing a sense of déjà vu. And while many of the youth depicted on the news with their arms held high in surrender mode were not around for the major urban rebellions of the 60s, it would behoove them to know that Black […]
It’s approaching that time of year again – HBCU homecoming season. Every year the #aggies of NC A&T State University shout about their homecoming. They have dubbed it the greatest homecoming on Earth (#ghoe). Janelle Monae: “Let’s Start A Revolution For The Next Generation” [PHOTOS] This video of their band with the Electric Lady Janelle […]
All eyes are on Ferguson, MO right now. Seems like each day there is a new story of tragedy – not hope. Things seem to be getting worse – not better. Celebrities and activists from all over the country have come to Ferguson in hopes of helping, but they are finding themselves in the middle […]
The Marin County sheriff’s office has confirmed that Academy Award winning actor Robin Williams is dead at age 63. Preliminary reports point to death by asphyxia. We will keep you posted as more information is available. ALSO ON THELIGHTNC.COM The Praise Diaries: Donnie and Fred: ‘We’re Excited’ [VIDEO] S. Epatha Merkerson Says Diabetes Is Manageable, […]
She’s the hottest thing on the scene right now. Ladies are trading in larger bags and opting for her. She’s (the) Clutch, and she’s showing up during the day and at night on runways, walkways and side walks all across America. She’s comes in many shapes and sizes – small hardbody, soft foldover, super large […]
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