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 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
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
Magic Johnson discusses what entrepreneurs should do when starting a business at the Los Angeles Urban League’s awards ceremony. [jwplatform ZDMsiT7F]
I have found being flexible suits my family and ministry best. There is no cookie-cutter way to balance them both, one tends to be more demanding than the other from time to time. So, we access what is happening then adapt as needed.
What is your husband’s name? My husband’s name is Justin Deloney. What church do you preside at as the first lady? I preside at Agape Love Full Life Center as first lady. How many years have you had that title?
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 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.”
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
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
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
What is your husband’s name? I’m married to Joseph Davis Sr. What church do you preside at as the first lady? Our church is Word For The World Ministries International. How many years have you had that title? We’ve been
Photo credit: Daniel Jones What is your husband’s name? Frank Harris Jr. What church do you preside at as the first lady? Second Canaan Baptist Church How many years have you held that title? 6 years Do you preach along with
Mother Josephine Wade, a pillar in Chicago on 79th Street, had a street renamed in her honor on her birthday. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other city luminaries were on hand for the tribute. Wade is the owner of Josephine’s
[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.
How many pageants and beauty competitions have you won? What was the most recent? I’ve won six pageants. The most recent being Miss Black Illinois USA in 2012. Before that I won the titles of Miss Chicago and Miss Cook
Meet artist Adu Jahmal, whose unique artwork adorns wine bottles. “I enjoy the collection that speaks of my rich heritage that tells my people’s story of struggles and victories.”
Mike Cox shared his Born Vain fashion line in Los Angeles at the Grafton Hotel. Martin Lawrence, Davi Davenport and many others came out to support the artist. Cox paints images of historic people and even everyday people. His artwork
[jwplatform lR069nH5] Bobby Dee and TCB concerts presented an R&B Rewind concert that was filled with throwback hits from En Vogue and many other top ’90s groups and solo acts. The sold-out concert was held at The Microsoft Theater in
The R&B band New Edition received their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. They brought their huge posse of family and friends with them to witness the ceremony. Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill, Bobby Brown,
