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What Is Father’s Day?

khvnam — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:30:49 +0000

Father’s Day is a celebration of fathers inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother’s Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting.

The first modern celebration of a “Father’s Day” was held on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia, in the Williams Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church South, now known as Central United Methodist Church. Grace Golden Clayton was mourning the loss of her father when, on December 1907, the Monongah Mining Disaster in nearby Monongah killed 361 men, 250 of them fathers, leaving around a thousand fatherless children. Clayton suggested her pastor Robert Thomas Webb to honor all those fathers. Clayton chose the Sunday nearest to the birthday of her father, Methodist minister Fletcher Gold

Veteran Gospel Radio Personality Donna Creer and Spouse Killed in Fire

khvnam — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:04:48 +0000

June 12, 2013 by EurPublisher

Little Rock Police suspect the blaze was set by an arsonist.

By Mona Austin

*”Lady” Donna Creer, a beloved influencer in the Gospel Music Industry, radio announcer and the Second Vice Chair of the Gospel Music Workshop of America died in a house fire along with her husband Wednesday morning.

At 3:11 a.m. as a fire crew responded to the blaze, Creer, 57 and her spouse Donald, 50 were found in bed at their Little Rock, AK home.

Little Rock Police suspect the blaze was set by an arsonist. Sgt. Cassandra Davis said, “We believe the death is suspicious because there were no obvious signs of trauma to the body.”

The Creers were taken by ambulance to two separate hospitals and were both pronounced dead on arrival.

While an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death, Davis offered, “We feel they were victims of smoke inhalation.”

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshall’s Office. Firefighters noticed a sliding glass door at the back of the house was unlocked, but have no real clues regarding a motive or a suspect as of press time.

LRPD have also assigned a detective to the case, who will be present at the autopsy to make sure they did not overlook any physical evidence.

Adding to this tragic news is the fact that Creer was released from the hospital yesterday after spending a week in ICU according to her friend Tammy Taylor. Last week a call for prayer went out over the Internet as it was discovered doctors had misdiagnosed a mass that was stage 4 cancer, which advanced to her lungs Taylor said. Creer was ready to begin treatments then tragedy struck.

She was formerly the President of the Magnet Schools of America, on the Board of the National Delta Sigma Theta, Executive Vice-President of the Gospel Announcers Guild of GMWA, The Coordinator for the Quartet Division of GMWA, Former President of Arkansas Gospel Announcers Guild, Committee Member and Script Writer for the Stellar Awards Radio Awards among many other roles in the Christian media. Donna had also written for Urban Network and Gospel EUR. Mrs. Creer was also a veteran educator and served as the Director of the Arkansas Magnet Schools of America.

A member of the broadcasters Hall of Fame and President of the Arkansas Gospel Announcers Guild, Donna Creer was broadcast on on 94.9, Hallelujah FM in Little Rock in the 7 p.m. to midnight time slot.

Her commanding, deep, yet gentle voice matched her kind and gentle spirit. I know because she personally supported and encouraged me. RIP Lady Donna.

Oprah’s Big Gift

khvnam — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:59:25 +0000

Smithsonian Announces $12 Million Gift from Oprah Winfrey to the National Museum of African American History and Culture

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture today announced that Oprah Winfrey will donate $12 million to support the capital campaign of the new museum. Combined with her $1 million gift in 2007, this brings Winfrey’s total contribution to $13 million, the museum’s largest donation to date. Winfrey, chairman and CEO of OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network, has been a member of the museum’s advisory council since 2004.

In recognition of her generous gift, the museum’s theater will be named the Oprah Winfrey Theater. One of the largest spaces in the museum, the 350-seat theater will be a forum in the nation’s capital for performers, artists, educators, scholars, authors, musicians, filmmakers and opinion leaders. The theater’s programs will enable audiences to gain a broader understanding of how African American history and culture shape and enrich the country and the world.

Winfrey’s gift marks a significant milestone in the museum’s fundraising campaign. Design, construction and exhibitions are expected to cost $500 million, half provided by congressional funding and the remainder raised by the museum. Currently under construction on a five-acre site adjacent to the Washington Monument, the 19th Smithsonian museum is expected to open in late 2015.

“We are inspired and profoundly grateful for Ms. Winfrey’s generosity at this important time,” said Lonnie G. Bunch III, founding director of the museum. “Her gifts will forever be associated with harnessing the power of art and creative expression to build bridges between cultures and enrich people’s lives. Programming at the Oprah Winfrey Theater will mirror the museum’s commitment to use African American history and culture as a lens to see what it means to be an American and to help all Americans remember.”

“I am so proud of African American history and its contributions to our nation as a whole,” said Winfrey. “I am deeply appreciative of those who paved the path for me and all who follow in their footsteps. By investing in this museum, I want to help ensure that we both honor and preserve our culture and history, so that the stories of who we are will live on for generations to come.”

Winfrey is chairman and CEO of OWN, which develops original programming for TV and digital platforms. She is the founder of O, The Oprah Magazine and a channel on SiriusXM satellite radio. In addition, Winfrey is a leading philanthropist who has awarded hundreds of grants through her private philanthropy, The Oprah Winfrey Foundation.

“At its heart, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is a showcase for a richer, fuller picture of the American experience,” said Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough. “The Oprah Winfrey Theater will bring untold stories alive through films, live performances, artistic expression and public dialogue. The new theater’s designation could not be more fitting, as Ms. Winfrey’s name is synonymous with generosity, education, excellence and the arts.”

About the Museum

The National Museum of African American History and Culture was established as a Smithsonian museum by an Act of Congress in 2003. It will be the nation’s largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted exclusively to showcasing African American life, art, history and culture and the national place for visitors to fully appreciate the broader American story.

The legislation also established a Council to advise the museum on a range of issues, including the planning, design and construction of the building; its administration; and the acquisition of objects for the museum’s collections. The council co-chairs are Linda Johnson Rice, president and CEO of Johnson Publishing Company Inc., and Richard D. Parsons, former chairman of Citigroup. Other members of the Council are:

• Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.), U.S. House of Representatives

• Willie Brown, Jr., former mayor of San Francisco

• Laura W. Bush, former First Lady of the United States of America

• James Ireland Cash, Jr., retired professor and senior associate dean of Harvard Business School Publishing

• Kenneth I. Chenault, chairman and CEO of American Express Co.

• G. Wayne Clough, secretary, Smithsonian Institution

• Ann M. Fudge, retired chairman and CEO of Young & Rubicam Inc.

• Allan C. Golston, president, U.S. Programs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

• James A. Johnson, vice chairman of Perseus LLC

• Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of RLJ Companies and founder of Black

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• Quincy D. Jones, CEO of Quincy Jones Productions Inc.

• Ann Dibble Jordan, executive committee member, National Symphony Orchestra

• Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund

• Brian T. Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America

• Homer Alfred Neal, director of the University of Michigan Atlas Project and professor of physics

• E. Stanley O’Neal, former chairman and CEO of Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc.

• Samuel J. Palmisano, chairman and CEO of IBM Corp.

• Gen. Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State

• Franklin D. Raines, former chairman and CEO of Fannie Mae

• Ruth J. Simmons, president of BrownUniversity

• Gregg W. Steinhafel, chair, CEO and president of Target

• Patricia Q. Stonesifer, vice chair, Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents

• H. Patrick Swygert, president emeritus of HowardUniversity

• Anthony Welters, executive vice president of United Health Group

Bishop T.D. Jakes’ New Talk Show For BET Is In Production! Tell Him What You Want!

khvnam — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 13:26:33 +0000

Bishop T.D. Jakes’ new talk show, ‘Mind, Body & Soul’ for BET is in production. So far Bishop Jakes has landed interviews with actor/rapper LL Cool J and gospel singer and Pastor Marvin Sapp!

Jakes’ new show will cover a wide range of topics including health and wellness, finance and relationships every Sunday on BET. However, if there are topics you would like for Jakes to address on his show, don’t be scared and let him know at http://tinyurl.com/lmdnm9z. The show is scheduled to air this October.

Read more at http://tinyurl.com/mvogtgm.

Pastor Tony Evans Teams With Daughter, Chrystal Evans Hurst, to Release “Kingdom Woman” Book

khvnam — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:53:49 +0000

Tony Evans is teaming up with his daughter, Chrystal Evans Hurst, to release a book entitled “Kingdom Woman: Embracing Your Purpose, Power, and Possibilities” in July 2013.

The senior pastor of Dallas megachurch Oakcliff Bible Fellowship says that he and his daughter wrote the book to “challenge women to look higher than where you are to whose you are, and to be transformed by the truth of being a Kingdom Woman.”

The book encourages women to set their eyes on Christ and to pursue what God has created them to be.

Evans says of the book, “When you operate in light of that, all of a sudden life changes – because you have a heavenly perspective, regardless of your earthly circumstances.”

Evans previously released “Kingdom Man: Every Man’s Destiny, Every Woman’s Dream” in 2012.

“If a husband and wife don’t have a heavenly foundation, they’ll end up with a hellish relationship,” he said.

Forever Jones Ready for Reality TV

khvnam — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:59:08 +0000

According to Bounce, Forever Jones is an all-new reality series following Gospel family group of the same name. The show catches the family at career and personal crossroads, as mainstream success has proven to be their biggest blessing and also their greatest challenge. Finding balance between their personal and public lives, wants and needs, and their commitment to God as a total balancing act. Can faith and family lead to fame and fortune? The Jones’ family life is a beautiful struggle and they can make it through anything as long as they do it together.

See The Trailer Here

Kirk Franklin Talks Family Drama

khvnam — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:33:48 +0000

Franklin did an interview with Sway in the Morning on Sirius/XM Channel 45. He touched on a host of topics, including how he was raised and how it all played a part in making him the man that he is today.

“I was adopted by a 64-year-old lady and we were raised in really difficult times. You know, standing in line to get the block cheese, getting the tough jeans. I had a sister that had a real bad drug problem. [She] spent over a decade in prison— prostitution. So, we lived that life and it was a difficult life. I was 15 when my dude got killed and when he got killed is when I got closer to faith. That’s when I really just developed my own relationship with the Lord.”

Franklin also admitted that he went half on a baby with a girl at 15. He also admitted paying for the girl’s abortion.

Franklin even dished on a few troubling family issues he experienced as a youth.

“There was inc-est in our family, as a kid. There was some abuse, I was a little boy. My little sister— there was some rape. There were some ugly images that we got introduced to as kids at about the age of 8. So from about the age of 8 to about 29, I struggled with that [p@rnography]. Not only p@rnography, but I was very promiscuous.”

Kirk says that part of the reason he struggled as a young man was because he was out in the world seeking the love that he never received from his mother. His being orphaned as a child made him feel that his mother never wanted him.

Nowadays, Franklin is one of the leading gospel artists in the world, selling millions of albums and touring all over the globe. He’s loved by his fans and doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

Illinois Black Pastors Say ‘Today Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Has Won’ After Homosexual Marriage Bill Fails to Pass In House

khvnam — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:28:04 +0000

Prophets James Meeks and Ailing Larry Trotter and Other Black Leaders Stand Down a President In His Own Home Town on Homosexual Marriage – Take Heed Supreme Court! Glory Be to God!

For Illinois’ gay marriage proponents, it was supposed to be a historic week culminating in a collective “I do” from Springfield lawmakers.

Thousands tuned in to social media and live streams throughout the day Friday, sending tweets and other messages of hope as they waited for the Illinois House to call a vote on the legalization of gay marriage. Gay couples who had traveled to the state Capitol were invited to view the action from the speaker’s gallery. And during breaks, families paused to snap smiling pictures with sponsoring Rep. Greg Harris, D-Chicago.

But as the hours wore on, the optimism and energy dissolved in the face of strong opposition from Catholic and conservative African-American church groups, leading Harris to rise on the floor and tearfully announce that he would not call the bill — there wasn’t enough support after all.

His speech was greeted by the angry shouts of dozens of supporters who had been waiting all day to watch the history-making event.

“It felt like someone knocked me to the floor,” said Robyne O’Mara, who has been in a same-sex relationship for the past three decades and took off work Friday to be at the Capitol. “They failed us.”

Illinois had appeared poised to become the 13th state to approve same-sex marriage. Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn promised to sign the bill. Democrats held veto-proof majorities in the House and Senate. President Barack Obama called for its passage during a Thursday night fundraiser in his home city, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was a major backer as well.

As anticipation reached a frenzied level Friday, so too did Harris’ lobbying efforts. He spent hours going desk to desk surveying colleagues, occasionally stepping out of the chamber to hold meetings and huddling on the floor with House Speaker Michael Madigan and with Sen. Heather Steans, D-Chicago, who shepherded the measure through the Senate on a 34-21 vote on Feb. 14.

In the end, however, Harris declined to point the finger at any one group of lawmakers for the failure to vote, saying individual members had to make up their own mind and that several colleagues had asked to have the summer to weigh the issue in their district, with the promise they would return in November prepared to support same-sex marriage.

“This was the hardest thing I’ve done in my life,” Harris said of the decision to wait.

Under the bill, the definition of marriage in Illinois would have changed from an act between a man and a woman to one between two people. Civil unions could have been converted to marriages within a year of the law going on the books. The legislation would not have required religious organizations to perform a marriage of gay couples, and church officials would not have been forced to allow their facilities to be used by gay couples seeking to marry.

The legalization of same-sex marriage in Illinois would also have far broader impact on couples if the U.S. Supreme Court overrules the Defense of Marriage Act. The court is expected to rule in June. If the act is struck down, the federal government will recognize same-sex marriages, giving gay couples the full array of rights available to married heterosexual couples.

The push for gay marriage comes just two years after Illinois legalized civil unions for same-sex couples and reflects shifting attitudes in favor of same-sex marriage.

For years, gay rights activists in Illinois fought for legalization of civil unions while slowly working toward a marriage bill. The marriage bill got nowhere, but civil unions were legalized in 2011, giving gay couples across Illinois the opportunity to have the same state-level rights as married couples.

After passage of the civil unions bill, thousands of Illinois couples took advantage of the new law, but many said they weren’t satisfied and felt the civil union classification created a second class that wasn’t quite marriage.

While advocates have brought forth a lengthy lineup of religious leaders who endorse gay marriage, Catholics and conservative African-American church groups have provided fierce opposition. They argue that same-sex marriage violates the basic tenets of the Bible, which call for marriage to be only between a man and a woman.

In the wake of Friday’s nonvote, Bishop Larry Trotter, co-chairman of the African American Clergy Coalition, released a statement applauding members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus for “showing extreme courage in their defense of traditional marriage in Illinois.”

“Today our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has won!” Trotter wrote. “Pastor James Meeks, Bishop Lance Davis and I are so proud of the God fearing Black Caucus members who withstood the pressure of the LGBT forces and allowed God’s word concerning marriage to remain between one man and one woman in Illinois.”

Advocates argue that a prohibition on gay marriage goes against American values of equality and fairness.

Jim Bennett, Midwest regional director of the gay rights group Lambda Legal, said Friday that he was profoundly disappointed.

“I was completely shocked,” Bennett said. “Even the signs going in today and even past lunch we were all feeling very good.”

Karew Records Announces New Partnership with “E” One Music

khvnam — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:13:09 +0000

Beginning with a new album to be recorded “live” on September 9, 2013 by four-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Clark Sheard, the label’s future recordings will be distributed by eOne Music, based out of Nashville, TN.

Karew’s roster includes multiple award-winning recording artists Karen Clark Sheard, Kierra Sheard, The Clark Sisters, and Jonathan Nelson. Sheard’s forthcoming album will be recorded in Chicago, IL and produced by the multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Donald Lawrence.

Label General Manager Darrell Thompsonstated, “On behalf of the Sheard Family, we are looking forward to working with the team at eOne to take the Karew brand to even higher levels of success as we have full access to a marketing and promotions staff that has a track record of delivering hits. The family has a relationship with the company’s television arm, so it was a natural fit to extend the relationship into the area of music.” Assistant General Manager Cynthia Ellis said “After learning that eOne had recently entered into relationships with Warryn Campbell and Donald Lawrence, the decision was easy for management to choose this venerable company.”

“We are excited to extend the eOne relationship with the Sheard family beyond television into music as well through this new partnership with Karew Records,” said Phil Thornton, Vice President of Marketing and New Business Development at eOne Music, Nashville. “Not only do the Sheards continue to have a great impact in furthering ministry and gospel music, but in their family, in faith and in business, they truly serve as a constant inspiration. It’s a blessing for eOne to embark on this partnership with Karew Records, and mark another thrilling venture working with one of gospel’s most beloved families, to continue supporting and discovering some of the nation’s best gospel music.”

Bishop and Clark Sheard, along with their daughter, Kierra, and son, J. Drew II, are the subjects of the hit docu-drama series, The Sheards, which premiered on BET in April and airs Sundays at 8 p.m., ET.

Karew Records will continue to distribute Jonathan Nelson’s latest project, Finish Strong, via Motown Gospel (formerly EMI Gospel). Finish Strong was released on April 23 and entered at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart. Additionally, the next music offerings by Kierra Sheard and the Clark Sisters will also be handled by Motown Gospel.

Dwyane Wade and Gospel Artist Lacrae Join Forces to Champion Fatherhood

khvnam — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:39:00 +0000

Our nation’s first multi-media “Fatherhood Challenge” starts this week

Grammy award winning hip hop artist Lecrae and World Champion basketball player Dwyane Wade join forces for the launch of the National Campaign “This Is Fatherhood”. The campaign will begin with the nation’s first ever “Fatherhood Challenge”, where contestants will submit a song, photo, video or an essay that answers the question, “What does fatherhood mean to me.” The call to accept submissions started May 6th on the “thisisfatherhood.com” website. Participants will compete for cash prizes and a trip to Washington D.C.

The “This Is Fatherhood” campaign has joined together a diverse set of cultural influences and fatherhood experts to support the competition. Our judging panel is comprised of elite professionals who have won Grammys, Pulitzer Prizes, and British Academy Awards. Our diverse group of collaborators are anchored by the U.S Department of Justice’s Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships,

and an array of pre-eminent nonprofit and media organizations. The Fatherhood Challenge is one of the first initiatives of its kind that takes a preemptive approach toward the fatherless crisis by creating awareness of the issue among youth and adults alike through utilizing the power of social media and emerging technology.

“This Is Fatherhood” is a cohort of cultural influences and organizations devoted to restoring America’s commitment to healthy fatherhood.

About Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade is a two-time NBA Champion (2006, 2012) and nine-time All-Star selection with the Miami HEAT. In 2004, he created the Wade’s World Foundation, which provides support to various educational, health and family service programs. In September 2012, he became a New York Times Best- Selling author, with the release of his first book, A FATHER FIRST: How My Life Became Bigger than Basketball. A Father First, will be released in paperback on May 14th.

About Lecrae

Reach Records recording artist Lecrae has released 5 studio albums starting in 2004 with his debut album Real Talk. Since then he has appeared on top of the Billboard charts, received several awards for his musical contributions and toured the world. In February 2013, Lecrae made history as the first rapper to win a Grammy Award in the “Best Gospel Album” category for his studio album GRAVITY, which released in September 2012 and debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and #1 on the Rap Charts with over 73K units sold.