When Tasha Cobbs took the stage on June 14, 2012 at Northview Christian Church, in Montgomery, Alabama, she did so neither as a nationally renowned vocalist, nor as a recording artist making her major-label debut. Instead, with microphone in hand, she ascended the platform prepared to do what she had done every week since her […]
The soul of a man can be described in many parts. It can describe his tenacity to stay true to his craft, it will illustrate his passion, and it will ultimately define his essence; the musical legacy of Calvin Richardson will prove why he is noted as “The Prince of Soul.” Emerging as the fifth […]
Thousands showed up Sunday, dressed to impress, for a shot at walking down the catwalk during the 19th Annual Women’s Empowerment Fashion Show at the PNC Arena on March 23. The auditions were managed by Tim Johnson Production’s. The company has partnered with Radio One again this year. Johnson, who is known for working with […]
Kimberly Knox, a 20-year non-profit industry executive, is the founder and CEO of the Youth Education for Savings (YES) Consortium. She has worked in the nonprofit industry nearly twenty years. YES Consortium, Inc., builds collaborative partnerships with youth-focused and like-minded organizations to educate, encourage and inspire youth in the communities to learn and practice habitual […]
There is perhaps one story that explains Erykah Badu’s cyclical outlook on her last album, New Amerykah Part Two: Return Of The Ankh, and it involves a visit to a Santeria priest in Cuba in 1999. Dressed for the occasion, Badu wore an all-white dress and, despite the humid weather, her signature towering head wrap. […]
Whitney Houston‘s name brings a smile to the face of anyone who has ever listened to her belt out a tune. Old or young, Whitney…
LeJuene Thompson is an award-winning, contemporary gospel singer, with a voice so compelling and a singing style so captivating that she has been dubbed “The Diva in Waiting” by Billboard magazine. But this diva has not waited for much. She has been a featured artist with top gospel groups, recorded two CDs, and partnered with […]
The word legacy is weighty. Denoting a lifetime full of accomplishments and trials, the word can encapsulate what a person’s true impact is to the world. Bishop Paul S. Morton looks toward a legacy that includes over 38 years of preaching, over 30 years of singing and recording music and a lifetime called by God. […]
For Smokie Norful, the musical heritage and the ministry traditions of the African-American church Black church were integral parts of his upbringing. The son of a pastor, he learned the ways of God and the role of ministry in the bosom of the AME church.That rich inheritance inspired his passion as a recording artist and […]
Uncle Charlie, Charlie Wilson, is just one of the many artists who will perform at 2013 Women’s Empowerment. Uncle Charlie’s performance comes on the heels of the release of his current album “Love, Charlie” Wilson says he is bringing love back to R&B, as love is a key theme for this record. This is Uncle […]
Multi-media Queen Wendy Williams launched some big business with her husband Kevin. The 48-year-old talk show host and featured Women’s Empowerment 2013 speaker recently announced the start of Wendy Williams Productions. The new company will focus on developing reality shows, game shows, talk shows, and more for cable and broadcast markets. Wendy and Kevin will […]
