BMOA launches 2017 Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour

The Black McDonald’s Operators Association hosted their 2017 Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour concert in Chicago at the House of Hope Church. The artist and participants for this year’s event included Lonnie Hunter, Donald Lawrence, Tye Tribbett, Small Fire, Anita Wilson,

Lady Deloris A. Neal of Glorious Light Church

Photo credit: Melanie L. Brown for Steed Media What is your husband’s name? Pastor Michael L. Neal What church do you preside at as the first lady? Glorious Light Church in the Bronzeville community. How many years have you held that

Magic and Cookie Johnson honored by LA Urban League

The Los Angeles Urban League awarded Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Cookie Johnson during their 44th Whitney M. Young Jr. Awards Dinner. They were honorees of the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award because of their continuous efforts in helping impoverished areas,

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ star donates to center in Chicago

Everybody Loves Raymond star Patricia Heaton donated $10K to the new Chicago community center founded by Ja’Mal Green, 21, and the Majostee Allstars. The center will help keep kids off the streets with enrichment activities, entertainment, economic literacy and more. Video courtesy

Lady LaTashia Williams of Lilydale MBC

What is your husband’s name?  Romell Williams, Jr.What church do you preside at as the first lady?  Lilydale Progressive Missionary Baptist Church How many years have you had that title? 12 years Do you preach along with your husband? No

First lady Donna L. Akins of Triumphal Living Church

Photo credit: Damien Taylor What is your husband’s name? My name husband is Pastor Ra’Shin T. Akins. What church do you preside at as the first lady? Triumphal Living Church located at 1243 College Park Road, Dover, Delaware, 19904 How

Lady Candy LaFlora of Maranatha Church of God In Christ

What is your husband’s name?  Stephen LaFlora What church do you preside at as the first lady?  Maranatha Church Of God In Christ How many years have you had that title?  5 years Do you preach along with your husband?

The Rev. Ronald Bonner pens book about bigotry in America

“The book is a matter of experience and academic engagement. I wrote it for the general population, the person who takes public transportation, who goes to the barbershop or beauty shop, in other words for everyday, hardworking people who want a better world for themselves, their children and their loved ones.”

Lady LaToyia M. Ledbetter of Mt. Pisgah

Photo credit: Jason McCoy What is your husband’s name? My husband is Rev. Ernest F. Ledbetter III. He is a third-generation pastor here in Chicago. What church do you preside at as the first lady? The historic Mt. Pisgah MBC

B. Cole talks comedy and ‘Heaven on Seven’ film

What is the name of your production company? BCole Films How did you transition from comedy to filmmaking? I always had a love for movies since a kid from comedies, dramas, action and even musicals. So, of course, I wanted

First lady Iris Reed of Reed’s Temple

What is your husband’s name? My husband’s name is David Reed. What church do you preside at as the first lady? Reed’s Temple Church of God In Christ, 1300 N. Broad Street, Griffith, Indiana 46319 How many years have you

Trayvon Martin’s parents visit Chicago

[jwplatform s4sfDVDm] Trayvon Martin’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracey Martin, visit Chcago’s Dusable Museum. They discussed their new book in Trayvon’s honor entitled Rest in Power. Fulton also discusses their love for Trayvon.

Adu Jahmal discusses his wine bottle artwork

Photo credit: Melanie L. Brown for Steed Media Meet artist Adu Jahmal, whose unique artwork adorns wine bottles. Read on for what he had to say about his craft and how he got his start. What is the name of your