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DETROIT, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Word Network, the largest African American religious network in the world, proudly carries the live Celebration of Life for the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Senior. Friday, March 6 The People’s Celebration at House of HopeHouse of Hope Church, 752 E. 114th St., Chicago ILMusic Overture: 10:30am ESTService Begins: 11am ESTService: 11am […]
As Valentine’s Day nears, experts warn that AI is making romance scams harder to spot. Scammers build trust over time with personalized messages, then ask for money—often claiming emergencies or pitching investment and cryptocurrency schemes. Red flags include requests for cash or gift cards, avoiding in-person meetings, and rushing the relationship. The Better Business Bureau […]
John P. Kee and New Life choir made their NPR Tiny Desk Concert debut on Thursday, Feb. 5, bringing the fundamental elements of the gospel and the Black Christian Church in their music. Also Read: John P. Kee Returns with New Album, Tour After Health Battles During the performance, the gospel music mogul and his […]
Ron Kenoly, the powerhouse gospel singer and worship leader whose vibrant anthems like “Ancient of Days” and “Jesus Is Alive” became Sunday morning staples for Black churches and congregations worldwide, died Feb. 3. He was 81. His death was confirmed by his longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, who described Kenoly not as an entertainer, but […]
Award-winning Christian rapper Lecrae responded to the viral Druski Megachurch parody with reflection and said that many real-life churches hold “wolves in the pulpit” and faith leaders manipulating “God’s name for gain.” In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the Grammy-award-winning artist weighed in on the comedian and social media influencer, Drew Desbordes, better known as […]
Grammy-award-winning gospel singer and pastor Donnie McClurkin is facing a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse. The lawsuit, filed by Giuseppe Corletto, accuses McClurkin of sexual assault over a period of years while he was his spiritual mentor and employer. The lawsuit, obtained by NBC News, states that Corletto met McClurkin at his church in 2003 when […]
The celebration of life for gospel innovator and musician Richard Smallwood has been announced. According to a post on the late singer’s Facebook page, the service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The service is set to begin at 12 p.m. with the […]
Richard Smallwood, gospel innovator and eight-time Grammy-nominated artist, has died. He was 77 years old. Family of Smallwood confirmed the news on social media on Tuesday, Dec. 30. According to Variety, Smallwood passed away from complications from kidney failure at the Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Maryland. “We are saddened to announce the […]
Michelle Obama said that she and her husband, former President Barack Obama, had plans to see Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, the same day of their tragic deaths. The former first lady, 61, said on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Monday night that former President Obama knew the acclaimed filmmaker for “many years.” “We were supposed […]
Los Angeles, CA) – GRAMMY®, Dove, and Stellar Award-winning gospel music legend, Donnie McClurkin continues to prove his unmatched impact in the genre with the explosive success of his latest single, “Better AfterWhile.” The uplifting anthem has become the fastest-moving song at gospel radio, inspiring audiences nationwide and dominating spins in key markets including St. Louis, MO; […]
Media mogul Tyler Perry has donated nearly $1.4 million to charitable organizations supporting families affected by the lapse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “If you’ve never been poor, then you may not fully understand the life changing impact SNAP benefits mean to hard-working people, to our seniors and to our children,” the director told […]
Murfreesboro, TN — Are you looking for a smooth track to groove and step to? Ben Tankard, The Godfather of Gospel Jazz, has dropped another song that will keep the line dancing and the smooth jazz flowing. The platinum-selling, Stellar Gospel Awards Hall of Fame Inductee, GRAMMY®, Dove, NAACP Image, and Soul Train nominee has […]