J.J. and Trina Hairston James “J.J.” Hairston (best-known as musical director, principle songwriter and front man for the acclaimed contemporary gospel choir Youthful Praise) began courting his wife-to-be Trina in November 1989. Their courtship began not long after the young couple first met while members of their local church choir, Teens of TFT, which came […]
The most powerful stories are real. They’re the sagas that we grasp on to, learn from, and live with. Jazmine Sullivan tells her story in all its unfiltered, unabridged, and unrestrained glory on her third full-length album, Reality Show [RCA Records]. In 2013, the eight-time Grammy Award nominee experienced a personal revelation that would spark […]
Join us during this final week before Women’s Empowerment for your chance to win tickets. Here are our WEM ticket stops: TUESDAY 4/12/16 2-3PM JOIN MELISSA WADE AT TROPICAL SMOOTHIE (8111 CREEDMOOR RD. #157, RALEIGH Brennan Station) FROM 2-3PM FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT 2016 Text “LIGHT” To […]
GUORDAN (Pronounced Joor-dan) BANKS is a 27-year old singer-songwriter, born and raised in North Philadelphia who has collaborated with some of the biggest musical stars of the day, including 50 Cent, Kanye West, John Legend, and K. Michelle. He was born the second-to-last of eight children. With both of his parents being preachers and his […]
Lynwood Norris also known as Christian Rapper Echelon Knoxx was born on April 10, 1992 in Washington DC. He was raised in a well-known area in DC called Florida Park. Life for Echelon was not easy growing up, especially without his father’s presence in his life. Echelon however was privileged to have a community of […]
We have a riddle for you. What do Tamela Mann, Tina Campbell and Pastor Shirley Caesar have in common? Yes, they are all female gospel singers with voices that send praises to the high heavens, but there is more. They will be performing at Women’s Empowerment 2016! Wait, there’s more. David and Tamela Mann […]
She’s coming to Women’s Empowerment and we know she can act, but did you know she could to this? It’s something her daughter really appreciates! Award winning actress Viola Davis is going to be our keynote speaker for Women’s Empowerment. Saturday April 16th at the PNC Arena in Raleigh. Get your tickets today at […]
