(BlackNews.com 5/17/10). For some people, obstacles are minor bumps in the road on the way to success. For others, they represent a major catastrophe threatening to disrupt any chance at success. But for seven-time Grammy award winner Kirk Franklin, obstacles are challenges needed to propel you through life. In THE BLUEPRINT: A Plan for Living Above Life's Storms on sale from Gotham Books on May 18, 2010 ($25.00), Franklin reveals how he turned negative aspects from his own life-drugs, an absent father, teenage parenthood, poverty, etc.-into blessings. Franklin doesn't claim to be perfect or have insider knowledge on how to live your life, but rather puts his setbacks and faults at the forefront showing that anyone can turn their life around and become a success. THE BLUEPRINT fills the void of not knowing which way to turn and arms readers with the necessary tools to [continue]
african american entertainment news - BlackNews.com
5/20/10
"No More Disrespect" is written and produced by Essie A. Berry, the widow of Fred Rerun Berry from the sitcom, "What's Happening." Mr. Diamond Redd and Essie A. Berry are creating the movement to stop the disrespecting of people that has shattered the music industry. "There are far too many men disrespecting women, women disrespecting men, [continue black entertainment article]
GOSPEL MUSIC REVIEW - by Ceci Bell, editor
3/9/10
(4.90 out of 5 stars)
Independent gospel artist Jammie Jolly is definitely worth listening to. The CD is contemporary gospel music with jazzy, neosoul accents, as well as a throwback to the early ‘90s sound. A chill and relax CD, So Strong is a serenade to God and His life-changing, awesome power. Jolly, a dynamic and talented singer / songwriter / musician and native of Jacksonville, Florida lives in Staten Island, New York.
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black business network - BlackNews.com
5/19/10
Los Angeles, CA -- Visiting a barbershop in California this Saturday could mean more to you than getting a haircut. It might save your life. The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, a unique, grassroots approach to health screening and education, will be held at more than 80 barbershops in 23 cities statewide on Saturday, May 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This Saturday's launch marks the first cities where the outreach program will be rolled out this year. In coming months, the program will be held in 27 other cities, or 50 overall. In [continue article]
American politics - President Barack Obama News
3/8/10
Nationwide - BlackNews.com -- According to the U.S. Department of Education, President Obama has recently announced $900 million in grants as a part of his 2011 budget to help improve student achievement at 5,000 of the nation's lowest-performing schools. Most, if not all, of the schools are in urban areas. The budget includes a $100-million program aimed at increasing college-level, dual-credit and other accelerated courses in schools, allowing students to earn a high-school diploma and an associate's degree simultaneously. What does this mean for business owners?
3/9/10
New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- Based out of New York City, GMR Public Relations is the newest addition to the glitzy, chic Public Relations industry of New York City. GMR PR specializes in entertainment and non-profit public relations, and has been drumming up quite the buzz as of late. Created by Mrs. God-is Rivera, this young African-American marketing and promotions specialist opened her own PR firm riding on confidence in her talents and just a little bit of faith; and so far her efforts have been more than rewarding.
African American Entertainment News - 1/5/10
Silver Spring, MD (BlackNews.com)-- In a special three-night programming event Tuesday, Jan. 19 – Thursday, Jan. 21, TV One will feature the world premiere of an all-new African-American produced sitcom, LOVE THAT GIRL!, that stars Tatyana Ali and marks the exciting return to television of producer/writer/director Bentley Kyle Evans (Martin, The Jamie Foxx Show), who also created the series. Also participating as an executive producer of the four-episode, half-hour series is superstar comedian and actor Martin Lawrence.
African Americans in the Spotlight - Black Community Service News
1/8/10
Birmingham, AL (BlackNews.com) -- Soul 1st Records, an independent soul, gospel and blues label in Birmingham, AL has launched a special project with the release of the benefit song titled, "Please, Can You Lend A Helping Hand." The song chronicles an encounter with a homeless person on the streets and explores a situation many people deal with on a daily basis when being approached by the homeless. The song written and produced by soul and blues singer, Omar Cunningham, paints such a vivid picture in its story that the Soul 1st felt people could not help but to identify with the song.
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