Via: defendernetwork.com Two HBCUs in Tennessee are in danger of losing their accreditation unless they change their operations. Tennessee State University has a year to meet “measures of institutional effectiveness” and Fisk University must address its budgetary issues in order to maintain accreditation. Both are in Nashville.

Via: elev8.com Religion has always been a major aspect of African-American life. Religion instills morals, discipline and optimism in its practitioners. We often credit our faith in God with our ability to overcome major life issues.

Via: defendernetwork.com Toni Braxton revealed some shocking news on Tuesday (Nov. 16) at a Los Angeles luncheon that she has been dealing with the autoimmune disease, Lupus. It was at the 8th Annual Lupus Bag Ladies Luncheon where she announced her battle.

Dear God, Please bless my children. For this I pray: May they thrive in any economy. May they be safe and protected. May they be healthy and happy. May they be uplifted by love. May they be strengthened by opportunity. May their days be filled with fun and play. May all their needs be met—always. […]

  Via: defendernetwork.com Couples who pray together truly do stay together, and African-American couples are more likely to have “a shared spiritual identity,”

If you were not a part of last years event, here is your chance to join in this year. This years prayer event will once again have the body of Christ represented by various local church congregrations, circling the entire 610 loop to form one huge prayer chain as we pray for our city. The […]

Soul/Inspirational Musician KEM made his way to Columbus recently and while on stage made a point to stop the music and give his testimony.

It’s easy to look down on somebody. Especially when you’ve been reading the Bible for a few months, and know how to shoo away a few problems using the Word. It’s easy to look at someone’s bad situation and conclude, “well, that’s what they get.” Fantasia is the current punching bag of the internet. The […]