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The recent donation by Facebook owner Mark Zuckerberg of $100 million to Newark’s struggling schools stands in sharp contrast to a similar offer to another downtrodden city that, nearly a decade ago, decided to turn down a donation double that of Zuckerberg’s.
When the now infamous allegations against Bishop Eddie Long first surfaced, the world – and specifically the African American community – paused for a seemingly endless moment. Attempting to cope with the complexity of the situation, we began questioning everything from faith and leadership, to sexuality and civic responsibility.
Source: PraiseCleveland.com Bishop TD Jakes of The Potter’s House megachurch in Dallas has addressed the sex abuse allegations against Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tropical Storm Nicole caused flooding and mudslides across Jamaica on Wednesday, leaving two confirmed dead and at least 12 more missing, even as the drenching system moved north and dissipated over the Florida straits. The outer bands of the storm hammered Jamaica, toppling bridges and knocking out power to thousands. Many streets […]
Not long ago, 16-year-old Ginger Howard figured she would be getting ready to watch her idol, Tiger Woods, lead the United States against Europe in the Ryder Cup later this week.
By Tanya Wilson I have experienced firsthand what many of the members of New Birth may feel as the allegations against Bishop Eddie Long surface. Ten years ago, CNN broke a story exposing my pastor from Houston-based mega-church Brentwood Baptist. The report included recorded voicemail messages provided by a young man from Atlanta who was […]
In an exclusive interview with the Russ Parr Morning Show, President Obama appeared to implore African-Americans to get out and vote this upcoming Midterm election season. Audio below: Exclusive Audio: RELATED: Obama: “I’m Christian by choice” Obama: “It’s time for us Democrats to buck up” Share this post on Facebook! CLICK HERE: Nick Cannon invites […]
After an interview with Rolling Stone magazine where President Barack Obama admitted to having Lil Wayne and Nas in his iPod, Fox News ran a headline, “The President of The United States Loves Gangsta Rap” which they have since pulled down. RELATED STORIES Obama: “Fox News Is Destructive To America” Newsweek Slams Fox News-Promoted Obama […]
President Barack Obama, in a rare discussion about his religious beliefs, described himself on Tuesday as a “Christian by choice” who arrived at his faith in adulthood because “the precepts of Jesus Christ” helped him envision the kind of life he wanted to lead. Obama talked about his beliefs when he was asked, “Why are […]
The atmosphere of pathos rose in a mist as Velma Hart explained to Barack Obama why she felt exhausted defending his administration. Hart admitted that she had mistaken the President for a superhero capable of knocking a hole in the brick wall stacked up by Republicans.