The sanctuary at Abyssinian Missionary Baptist Church, 3890 Millbranch Rd., overflowed with celebrants of Imani (faith) – the concluding principle of the seven-day observation of Kwanzaa – on New Year’s afternoon.
Founded by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 during the...
by Beverly H. Anderson --
I was returning home.
I left Memphis Sept. 23, a Friday, for a 10-hour flight, 12-day experience to Ghana, West Africa.
My homecoming came via the Sankofa Tour, an international service trip of the International Women of...
by Angela Sargent --
My first 30 days in Egypt were a roller coaster. The adventure began as soon as I arrived at an airport packed with people speaking different languages.
I was met by a concierge, who escorted me quickly...
A blitz of evangelists, gospel rappers, singers and musicians recently heralded a “T.H.U.G.S. Revival” at Pursuit of God Transformation Center in Frayser.
“And, man, did we witness transformation,” said Pastor Ricky Floyd.
“‘T.H.U.G.S.’ is an acronym for ‘Trusting, Hearing, Understanding God’s...
Monica Stanberry Walker is no thug and neither is her nearly century-old grandmother, Millie Stanberry. Yet, both reaped soul-level benefits from the most recent T.H.U.G.S. Revival.
T.H.U.G.S. is an acronym for Trusting, Hearing, Understanding God’s Spirit. Everyone was welcome –...
by Nylah Burton --
Is Black Southern cuisine – often reduced to the simple term “soul food” – unhealthy or “low-vibration“?
Or is it not high blood pressure that runs in your family, but the “plate,” as actress and vegan food...
The 27th Annual Stone “EBEN” Awards featured a special salute to WLOK radio and its founder, Art Gilliam, during a ceremony at the Bartlett Performing Arts Center Theatre last Saturday (Oct. 8).
Annually in October, the Stone “Eben” Awards are...
The accomplishments of independent artists and record labels will be highlighted during the 7th Annual Avidity Awards at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts and Education on October 13-15.
Social media influencers Aldren McClullar of “The Aldren Brand” and Marquis...
The latest chapter in the life of “Freeway Rick” Ross’ reflects community activism and work with the cannabis industry.
Ross has launched his own brand, offering high-quality cannabis, teaming up with a top-notch manufacturer to produce LA Kingpins.
As an author,...
They were only together for 10 years, but for Nancy B. Rooks-Givhan, her time with Elvis Presley changed the trajectory of her life.
Mrs. Rooks-Givhan spent the next 45 years politely answering people’s questions about being a housekeeper and a...